Step into the moonlit graveyard where bones rattle, spirits stir, and the dance of the macabre becomes your guide to divination.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Skeleton Dance Arcana – Survey Progress & Important Dates 💀
about 1 month ago
– Mon, Mar 02, 2026 at 06:37:40 AM
Hello everyone,
We wanted to share a quick update on the Skeleton Dance Arcana fulfillment process.
So far, about 80% of backers have completed their surveys, which is great progress and helps us keep everything moving forward smoothly. Thank you to everyone who has already filled out their survey.
If you haven’t completed your survey yet, you can recover it here:
If you’re planning to add items to your order or update your shipping information, please make sure to do so before the survey lock date.
Important Dates
March 22, 2026 – Surveys lock and orders will be finalized March 26, 2026 – Cards will be charged for any add-on items or upgrades
Once surveys are locked, we will finalize quantities and continue moving forward with production and fulfillment.
The Aviator’s Arcana – Final Days ✈️
Our newest tarot deck, The Aviator’s Arcana, is currently in its final days on Kickstarter.
The campaign funded within 48 hours and was selected by Kickstarter as a “Project We Love.” The deck will be printed in a limited run of only 500 copies, and every deck will include a magnetic box and tarot guidebook.
If you’d like to take a look before the campaign closes, you can view it here:
Thank you again for helping bring Skeleton Dance Arcana to life and for continuing to support our projects.
More soon,
Mark Steamboat Legend
💀 Surveys Now Live + The Aviator's Arcana Launches Today ✈️✨
about 1 month ago
– Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 07:43:48 AM
Hello, friends of The Skeleton Dance Arcana!
Backer Surveys Are Now Live
BackerKit surveys have officially gone out.
Please complete your survey as soon as possible. This locks your shipping details into our fulfillment queue and ensures there are no delays when we begin shipping.
If you need help or can't locate your survey, reach out to [email protected] and we'll get you sorted. This is the link from BackerKit to help you to find your survey:
The Aviator's Arcana Is Now Live
Our newest tarot deck just launched on Kickstarter.
Inspired by Plane Crazy (1928) and the golden age of aviation, The Aviator's Arcana takes the vintage animation world from rivers to the skies.
This is a tight 14-day campaign with Early Bird rewards available now for the first 24-48 hours.
Thank you for supporting The Skeleton Dance Arcana. We'll continue sharing production updates as we move closer to shipping.
With appreciation, The Steamboat Legends Team
💀 Printing Complete + Surveys Next Week + Aviator's Arcana Launches Feb 17 ✈️✨
about 2 months ago
– Fri, Feb 13, 2026 at 07:31:16 AM
Hello, friends of The Skeleton Dance Arcana! 💫
We wanted to share a production update, along with a preview of what's launching next in the Arcana series.
💀 Skeleton Dance Production Update
Printing for The Skeleton Dance Arcana is now complete. 💀🃏✨
The decks have finished printing in China. As we anticipated in our original timeline, production has paused for the annual Chinese New Year holiday, a seasonal slowdown that affects manufacturing across the region each year. Once facilities reopen in early March, decks will move into finishing, boxing, and freight preparation.
Backer surveys will be ready next week, and we'll send an update as soon as they go live so you can confirm your shipping details.
Thank you again for your patience. We're excited to move into the next phase of production and get these decks on their way to you. 🌙💀🎶
✈️ The Aviator's Arcana Launches February 17th ⚙️✨
As Skeleton Dance advances toward fulfillment, we're preparing to launch our newest campaign:
✈️ Steamboat Legends Presents: The Aviator's Arcana Tarot ✈️
Inspired by Plane Crazy (1928) and the golden age of aviation, this 78-card tarot deck blends vintage animation with Art Deco design and early flight aesthetics.
If Skeleton Dance captured the moonlit rhythm of Halloween, Aviator's Arcana carries that same vintage spirit into the skies above.
⏳ Launches February 17th for Just 16 Days
The campaign goes live February 17th at 9AM EST and runs through March 4th.
🎁 Early Bird rewards will be available in the first 24 hours, 48 hours, and 3 days with our best launch pricing.
Thank you for supporting The Skeleton Dance Arcana. Your enthusiasm keeps this world spinning, dancing, and now flying. ✨
We'll continue sharing production updates as we move closer to shipping.
With appreciation, Mark & The Steamboat Legends Team
💀✨ Skeleton Dance Arcana — Sample Decks Complete ✨💀
2 months ago
– Tue, Jan 27, 2026 at 05:12:57 AM
We’re excited to share a major production milestone for Skeleton Dance Arcana. The printer has now completed the sample decks and boxes, and we’ve had the chance to review them closely.
As expected, there were a few minor items to note during the sample stage, which is exactly why samples are made. This step allows us to confirm that every specification is clearly understood and that everything is prepared correctly before mass production begins. Our production designer has reviewed the samples in detail and has already provided notes back to the printer so those final adjustments can be applied.
Overall, we are extremely impressed with how everything turned out.
The 3D lenticular effect inside the box is a lot of fun and adds a wonderful sense of movement. The Spot UV along the sides looks fantastic, and the black edge finish comes through beautifully. The bronze foil on the back of the cards has a rich, elegant shine that complements the artwork perfectly.
This is easily the most technical deck we’ve produced to date, with more specifications and finishing details than any previous project, and seeing it all come together has been incredibly exciting.
The printer has also begun producing the stretch goal items, which are now moving forward alongside the main components.
We are currently finalizing timing with the printer for when mass production will begin on the decks and boxes. With Chinese New Year approaching in mid-February, factories in China typically close for a short period. This holiday was already factored into our original production timeline, and everything remains aligned with our planned schedule.
On the fulfillment side, we are preparing the BackerKit survey, which we expect to have ready around the end of February. This will allow everyone to confirm shipping details and review their rewards before fulfillment begins.
Below you’ll find photos and a video of the sample decks and boxes, and we’re excited for you to finally see how everything is coming together.
With gratitude, Mark & Steamboat Legends 🕯️💀@Steamboatlegends Instagram
The box cover with bronze foil and spot UV.
Dancing Skeleton along the side of the box
The back of the box with bronze foil.
The magnetic box and the back of the cards.
The lenticular hologram effect at the bottom of the box. There is also a lenticular effect on one of the yellow panels under the lid with the skeletons dancing.
Halloween bonus cards
The back of the cards
Front of the cards
Halloween bonus cards so that you can customize your decks for Halloween season and also use the regular versions year round. 💕
💀✨ Production Moves Forward for Skeleton Dance Arcana ✨💀
3 months ago
– Sat, Jan 10, 2026 at 12:14:45 PM
Hello everyone,
As we step into the new year, we wanted to share a gentle update on where The Skeleton Dance Arcana now stands.
All production files for the decks, guidebooks, boxes, and stretch goal items have been fully finalized and submitted to the printer. The printer is now preparing sample decks and boxes, which will allow us to carefully review color, finishing, and overall quality before approving the full print run.
We’ve already received a few early photos showing the decks in progress, and everything is moving forward smoothly. Once the finished sample decks arrive with our production designer, we’ll be sure to share photos and updates so you can see the results alongside us.
Behind the scenes, we are also preparing the next step on the fulfillment side. BackerKit surveys will be sent out on February 18, giving everyone the opportunity to confirm shipping details and review their rewards. We’re taking extra care with this stage to ensure the survey setup is accurate and seamless before it goes live.
Jellop: A Quick Note for Kickstarter Backers
Our project was featured in Jellop’s First Backer Newsletter, a curated newsletter for Kickstarter backers that highlights new and upcoming projects, early bird rewards, and occasional exclusive offers.
If you enjoy discovering interesting campaigns early, you’re welcome to check it out here:
The Aviator's Arcana Is Now Live
Back it here: 
