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Below is the description of the "Origins Poker Deck" that was sold at the Origins Game Convention in June of 2008. There were only 6000 decks printed up, and when they are sold out, they will no longer be available. We will be selling these at all the conventions I attend until they are gone. If you would like to order one of these decks to be mailed to you, use this link. They are $5 each plus shipping.

At the "Origins Poker Game" drawing at Origins 2008, the winner of the $100 prize was Casandra Johnson of Toledo, Ohio.

Here is the list of cards in the 2008 Poker deck:
(Note: If one of these cards is yours, and I haven't included your web link, just email it to me, subject line "Poker Deck" and I'll add it.)
Ace of Spades: Gorilla Games www.gorillaboardgames.com
King of Spades: Gary Gygax
Queen of Spades: Chaosium www.chaosium.com
Jack of Spades: Noble Knight Games www.nobleknight.com
Ten of Spades: Madhouse PBM www.madcentral.com
Nine of Spades: Paul Jaquays, artist www.jaquays.com/store
Eight of Spades: Alcatraz Games alcatrazgames.com
Seven of Spades: Dragoncon www.dragoncon.org
Six of Spades: ConFusion www.stilyagi.org/cons
Five of Spades: World Boardgame Championships www.boardgamers.org
Four of Spades: Kubla Con www.kublacon.com
Three of Spades: Castle Perilous www.castleperilous.com
Two of Spades: Static Games www.staticgames.co.uk

Ace of Clubs: Nuke Con www.nuke-con.com
King of Clubs: Redmond Simonsen Simonsen pages
Queen of Clubs: Pegasus Publishing www.pegasuspublishing.com
Jack of Clubs: MACE www.justusproductions.com
Ten of Clubs: Dragonfire Laser www.dragonfire-games.com
Nine of Clubs: Polymancer Magazine www.flyingbuffalo.com/zocchi.htm
Seven of Clubs: Amarillo Design Bureau (Star Fleet Battles) www.StarFleetGames.com
Six of Clubs: Fiery Dragon www.fierydragon.com
Five of Clubs: Mystic Station Designs www.mysticstation.com
Four of Clubs: UCON www.ucon-gaming.org
Three of Clubs: Gamestorm www.gamestorm.org
Two of Clubs: ConnectiCon www.ConnectiCon.org

Ace of Diamonds: Kenzer & Co (Aces & Eights) www.kenzerco.com
King of Diamonds: James Dunnigan www.jimdunnigan.com
Queen of Diamonds: Gamewick Games www.gamewick.com
Jack of Diamonds: Strategicon www.strategicon.net
Ten of Diamonds: Compleat Strategist www.thecompleatstrategist.com
Nine of Diamonds: Margaret Weis Productions www.margaretweis.com
Eight of Diamonds: Avalon Game Conventions www.con-quest.com
Seven of Diamonds: War Torn Worlds www.wartornworlds.com
Six of Diamonds: Free RPG Day www.FreeRPGDay.com
Five of Diamonds: Gameplaywright www.gameplaywright.net
Four of Diamonds: On Board Games
Three of Diamonds: RSI www.reality.com
Two of Diamonds: GAMA/Origins www.originsgamefair.com

Ace of Hearts: Crazy Egor www.crazyegors.4t.com
King of Hearts: Dave Arneson www.blackmoorcastle.com
Queen of Hearts: Amara Wintersword www.flyingbuffalo.com/amara.htm
Jack of Hearts: Steve Crompton, Artist www.SteveCrompton.com
Ten of Hearts: Compleat Strategist www.thecompleatstrategist.com
Nine of Hearts: Azlana Darque www.flyingbuffalo.com/azlana.htm
Eight of Hearts: Elizabeth Danforth, Artist www.oakheart.com
Seven of Hearts: Mischa Redblur www.flyingbuffalo.com/amara.htm
Six of Hearts: Darksky Entertainment www.beyondprotocol.com
Five of Hearts: Darksky Entertainment
Four of Hearts: Darksky Entertainment
Three of Hearts: Darksky Entertainment
Two of Hearts: Darksky Entertainment

King of Coins: Titan Games (titangamesebay4u at aol.com)
Two Jokers: Flying Buffalo

It is too late to get into the 2008 Origins Poker Deck. However it appears to be a success and we will try it again in 2009. If you would like to participate in the 2009 edition, fill out the reservation form below and mail or fax it to me. You don't need to get the art to me until March of 2009, and I won't charge your credit card until the printer bills me for the cards.

Origins Poker Deck: I'm going to print up at least 5000 poker decks with the Origins logo on the backs, (2500 in red, 2500 in blue), and 52 different advertisements on the fronts. I'll be selling these decks at all the conventions I go to, until they run out. Plus, we'll be playing a "Poker game" at Origins this June.

How the game works: I'll put an ad in the Origins program book listing the booth numbers of all the card advertisers. I'll give each sponsor/advertiser a bunch of cards to give away. You can give one card to each customer who makes a purchase, or participates in a demo of your product, or whatever qualification you choose. The customer tries to get a "straight flush" (i.e. five cards in order, all the same suit). If he has a straight flush, he turns it in at the Flying Buffalo booth for an entry in the drawing.

For $285 you get your ad that you compose, in full color, on the front of one card (which can include your address, website, etc) which would appear on at least 5000 decks of cards; plus you would get 50 decks to sell or give away; plus you'd get a link to your website (if you have one) from the Flying Buffalo website (I'll set up a page describing the card deck, telling how to get a deck, listing what company is on each card i.e. Flying Buffalo is the Jack of Hearts, and including a link from that description to the company's website. This would be a permanent link to your webpage. see Go to www.flyingbuffalo.com/ogamer.htm for an example.)

Note that you can sell your 50 decks for $5.00 each and recover most of your cost. I plan to sell extra decks for $5. PLUS if you are exhibiting at Origins, I'd include the Origins promotional game for no extra charge except you have to donate a prize. If you have a preference for which card you want your ad on, first come first choice.

If you wish to buy an ad on more than one card, they will be $250 each.

I won't take any money until the cards are actually being printed -- I'll take a credit card number and charge you when I have to pay for the cards.

Remember this will be a regular playing card deck. It will probably end up being a collectors item. Plus some people will play poker or whatever with these.

Rick Loomis

Technical details: give us a tif file if possible or a jpg or bmp if necessary. 300 dpi, make it 2 1/2" by 3" in size - we'll shrink it down a bit to fit on the card. We would prefer that you make the text part of the artwork, but if you can't do that, we will add the text, just tell us what you want to say. The art will be printed in full color. (no bleeds). We'll need your art by March 15. Note that WE will provide the outer part of the artwork - the standard card deck symbols. You just provide the art for your product or logo.

Questions, suggestions, or comments, email rick at flying buffalo dot com

Reservation form: I agree to purchase ____ cards in the "Origins Poker Deck" at $275 for one or $250 each for more than one. I agree to provide the artwork for my ad by March 15, 2009. If I have provided a credit card number, I understand that my card won't be charged until the cards are printed. I also understand that if at least 30 ads aren't purchased, the project will be cancelled and all payments refunded. I also understand that at least 5000 decks will be printed, and decks will be given away or sold at Origins 2009, plus other conventions.
I DO___ DO NOT___ plan to exhibit at Origins, and wish to participate in the "poker game". My booth number is:________

Company Name:________________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person:______________________________________________________________

Phone Number:________________________________________________________________

EMAIL:_______________________________________________________________________

Number of cards:__________ Specific cards preferred:_______________________

Credit card number: _________________________________________________________

Expiration Date:_____________________________

Mail this form to:
Flying Buffalo Inc
PO BOX 1467
Scottsdale, AZ 85252
or fax to 480-994-1170
Or email the above information to rick at flying buffalo dot com.

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