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 Tarot Update - Surveys will Lock on March 23rd
5 months ago
– Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 04:09:51 PM
We’re happy to share that Skeleton Dance Arcana is now fully printed, boxed and complete.
At the moment, we’re arranging the sea freight shipment to the United States, and we expect to have those logistics finalized around April 10.
We also want to give everyone a quick BackerKit reminder. We plan to lock orders on Monday, March 23, or early Tuesday morning, March 24, and cards will be charged on March 26.
Please take a moment to check your survey and make sure everything is correct. If there were any extra items you meant to add, now is the time to do so before orders lock. These add-ons make a real difference for us and help us continue building future projects.
We’re also excited about what comes next. This year, we plan to expand into games and capsule box sets, and we also plan to launch a separate Kickstarter channel for our games later this year.
Our next project will be a Hundred-Acre / Winnie-the-Pooh game set, followed by a Steamboat Willie / Steamboat Legends game set that will include a Choose Your Own Adventure book.
Later on, we’d love to create a similar Skeleton Dance game and capsule set as well, including a playing card deck, a possible Choose Your Own Adventure book, and other fun items. We think these could become really special gift sets that let people keep one and gift the other.
On the tarot side, our next tarot deck will be an all-original deck, followed by a Betty Boop deck in early 2027.
Thank you again for being part of this project and for helping bring Skeleton Dance Arcana to life.
Best Regards,
Steamboat Legends
Skeleton Dance Arcana – Survey Progress & Important Dates 💀
6 months 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 ✈️✨
6 months 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 ✈️✨
6 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 ✨💀
7 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. 💕
The Aviator's Arcana Is Now Live
Back it here: 
