Alpine Tarok

A project in St. Louis, MO by Elsteiner Games
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A Hidden Gem of Trick-Taking, Redesigned for Playability
Playing Cards
Backers: 184
Average Daily Pledges: $404
Average Pledge Per Backer: $46

Funding: $8,475 of $8,000
Dates: Jul 15th -> Aug 8th (24 days)
Project By: Elsteiner Games
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Latest News

Let the Voting Begin!

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I'm thrilled to see how many different Tarok games were nominated! To make room for all the suggestions included in the physical rule book, I've moved "Tapp Tarock" to the voting list, so now two slots are open! The top two games will be included in... (Read More)

Funded! Also, Let´s Upgrade the Limited Edition a Bit!

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
First of all, a huge THANK YOU to all of you for supporting this project!I’m really excited to see the project get funded and can’t wait to ship the decks to you! In other news, I’ve gotten a few questions and requests about including physical... (Read More)

Almost There! Plus a Few Shipping Answers!

July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We're already at 95% funded... so close! I really hope we make it across the finish line. In the meantime, a few of you had questions about shipping, so I thought I’d clear things up here. There are three shipping zones, each with a flat rate. Your... (Read More)

Photo Time

July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, As promised in an earlier update, here are a few more photos of the cards. I’d really love to see this project funded and get these into your hands. best,Greg   (Read More)

Start Simple, Then Make It Yours

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We’re already at 75%, thank you so much! All guides and rulebooks in this campaign are designed to be beginner-friendly, with no prior knowledge required. The decks even come pre-arranged to match a guided first round, so first-time players can... (Read More)

Vote Coming Soon: What Should Be the 5th Game?

July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
This project is about more than just a deck of cards: In parallel, I’m working on illustrated rules in clear, accessible English for five Tarok games, complete with strategy examples, score sheet templates, and quick-reference guides. Games should... (Read More)

The Campaign Is Live – and You’re Here!

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much for your support so far! I’ve got a few things planned for the coming week: more card pictures to give you a closer look, and a poll to help decide which Tarok games should be illustrated next. But first things first: Shipping is... (Read More)

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