The Camp Deck is tailored to outdoor types, such as those who love to go camping and exploring. The
Ranger Edition is the third print run of the Camp Cards, and is a limited-edition print run of 5,000
decks. Special mention should be made of the attractive tuck box, being a beautiful letter pressed
green tuck, with one side of the box having various camping images surrounding the words "Be Brave
Or Die", and the back of the box showcasing the back design. The seal is a simple black, perforated
seal that has a compass on it, which matches the style of the deck as an outdoors theme.
The back design of the cards is a very simplistic design of a tent on a green background with
the words "Venture Onward, Live Adventurously!" above and below the tent. Its simplicity allows it
to look visually appealing while still being great for games or other uses. The Ace of Spades
features a skeletal hand hiding some dice/cards as if cheating, which is quite an interesting idea.
While the picture itself doesn't look like an ace at all, the word Ace is below it, which makes it
easy to identify what it is.
The court cards are made up of a variety of different woodland
creatures, which fits right into the idea of a camping deck, and under each picture is the name of
the court card, which makes them very easy to play with. The artwork is all made up of entirely
black ink and no other colours, but the detail is great, and they look amazing. The pips of the
cards and indices also have a hand drawn style, and seem to be almost sketched onto the card, which
creates a good look. The hearts and diamonds are a burnt-orange colour, which ensures that they are
easily distinguished from the black suits - a practical upgrade from earlier versions of the Camp
deck. The Joker features a bird in air, with the word Joker below it.
An extra card
included in the deck has instructions of how to use playing cards to survive in the wild, with some
really neat ideas. It supplies an additional point of interest with the deck, and makes it great to
take camping with you. In a similar vein, a unique and interesting thing about the tuckbox is the
interior printing - which has a map of Yosemite Valley. If you ever get lost or stuck there, at
least you will have a map, and some great tips of how to survive! (I don’t advise trying to get lost
though!)
Overall the Ranger edition of the Camp Cards is another delightful and quality
deck from Art of Play, with a rugged feel that will be enjoyed by anyone with an appreciation for
the outdoors. - BoardGameGeek reviewer EndersGame