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Snakes and Ladders Deck

Mechanic Industries

Mechanic Industries Ltd

(Based on 1 review)
Snakes & Ladders Playing Cards

Living up to our tagline 'Fixing Games Since 2012', we've re-imagined the game of Snakes & Ladders but in a Quantum Mechanics kind of way! Twinned serpents create a snaking ladder using our trademark 13 repeating back marking system. Riffle through the deck to activate the animation and give your spectators a truly magical moment... then hit them with the other surprise tricks.

Easy to read markings

Multiple ways to read the backs, very clear and easy to determine value at a quick glimpse. Full detailed instructions included in the tutorial that accompanies this deck.

Custom Faces

All aces, not just the ace of spades have custom snake illustrations incorporated into the design. The typical red color of the hearts and diamonds has been replaced with a golden yellow to match the rest of the deck. The royals in the courts have visual snake elements.

Snakebite Gaff

A really surprising moment when a snake shoots out of the deck in an instant and steals the corner of the spectators card. Use the flip-book animation to set them up then strike them with this for shocking reactions!

Snake Reveal Jokers

A super creative and fun way to reveal a spectators card. Inventive design uses the snake to reveal a force card of the 8 of diamonds! Use any color change to activate the transformation and change the snake into the spectators 'freely' chosen card! This is a great little trick in itself but can be combined with the Snakebite Gaff and other features in the deck to create a full Snakes & Ladders routine.

Magic Tutorials

Boundary pushing magic with full video tutorial support. We teach you how to read the markings and give you multiple routines using the Snakebite and Joker reveal gaffs to get you started!

Reviews

Elliott Smith

Official Reviewer

Jan 09, 2023

Overview

Snakes & Ladders Playing Cards
Living up to our tagline 'Fixing Games Since 2012', Mechanic Industries has re-imagined the game of Snakes & Ladders but in a Quantum Mechanics kind of way! Twinned serpents create a snaking ladder using our trademark 13 repeating back marking system. Riffle through the deck to activate the animation and give your spectators a truly magical moment... then hit them with the other surprise tricks.

Easy to read markings
Multiple ways to read the backs, very clear and easy to determine value at a quick glimpse.

Custom Faces
All aces, not just the ace of spades have custom snake illustrations incorporated into the design. The typical red color of the hearts and diamonds has been replaced with a golden yellow to match the rest of the deck. The royals in the courts have visual snake elements.

Snakebite Gaff
A really surprising moment when a snake shoots out of the deck in an instant and steals the corner of the spectators card. Use the flip-book animation to set them up then strike them with this for shocking reactions!

Snake Reveal Jokers
A super creative and fun way to reveal a spectators card. Inventive design uses the snake to reveal a force card of the 8 of diamonds! Use any color change to activate the transformation and change the snake into the spectators 'freely' chosen card! This is a great little trick in itself but can be combined with the Snakebite Gaff and other features in the deck to create a full Snakes & Ladders routine.

Effect

With this amazingly custom crafted deck you will be able to accomplish a number of effects due to what this deck will do FOR you. Such features are - the deck is marked, when riffling the deck the back design turns into an animation, one of the eights is custom printed to be incorporated into a ‘force’ effect as well as a ’Snakebite gaff to be used with a torn card effect

Method

You have everything you need to do with this custom and gaffed deck as it does most of what you need to do. You will have to do some minimal arts and crafts and once it is made you are good to go. You will receive a specially printed card to make the gaff and just have to add a little something extra. What you now need to do is add the practice and presentation as you would with any card/deck tricks. In the trailer, he demonstrates what the deck will do with some really nice flourishes but don’t worry, that is not necessary not unless you can and want to.

Product Quality

The deck is beautifully made and the unique printing on both the front and backs of the cards are amazing. The card stock is just right, will last for quite a while. The color schemes and designs used to make the cards both front and back are really quite something. The court cards have been given gold serpent like eyes and each is holding a snake and ladders appear on some of the cards as well … nice.

Ad Copy Integrity

All that is advertised is what you will get and be able to do with this ingenious custom deck. Let it be known that this is not one of those ‘self-working’ decks, you will have to put in some time, effort and practice to accomplish what you are sold. It can be used as a regular deck as that is what it is of course with some embellishments. The online tutorial is over 44 minutes and very well produced. It includes the explanation of the markings, how to use them to identify the cards and a gambling routine is also taught. It also teaches tricks using the other gaffs such as the Joker Reveal and the Snakebite pop-out

Final Thoughts

This is a beautiful deck that will command some attention. If you put in the time, this is a very worthwhile buy.
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