The first test prints decks have arrived!

This weekend we received our first test prints! We ordered two decks.

Penguin SLAP! card game new cards
Complete with quick rules cards!

Penguin SLAP! card game new cards
Penguin Personas and fish cards!

The artwork is getting really close to final! We'll be taking these to board game cafes and to meetups to promote the game! 

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