Please make welcome: The Banjo King! A new small box card game that packs two easy to learn and slightly addictive games perfect for two or four players.

Play Moonshine! — a card collecting game inspired by the classic game Scopa — or Blessed, a trick-taking game inspired by the classic game Briscola. The deck comes with rules for both as well as reference cards for helpful tips.

The Banjo King is inspired by the 40-card Italian card decks and their rich history of regional illustrations. It was the Italians who brought the mandolin to Appalachia to give bluegrass music its distinctive sound… So why not an Appalachian deck?

The Banjo King contains a 40-card deck with suits of Banjos, Baskets, Pickaxes, and Hatchets, featuring the illustration of Appalachian artist Charles Ferguson-Avery.

Gameplay Overview
The Banjo King is a gorgeous 40-card deck from Twogether Studios — the independent game studio of Jenn Ellis and Keith Baker — that packs two complete, addictive card games into one beautifully illustrated package. The suits of Banjos, Baskets, Pickaxes, and Hatchets are rendered in the hand of Appalachian artist Charles Ferguson-Avery, inspired by the tradition of regional Italian card decks and the fascinating cultural thread that connects them to Appalachian bluegrass music. Moonshine! is a card-collecting game in the tradition of Scopa, rewarding players who sweep the table clean; #Blessed is a trick-taking game in the tradition of Briscola, where trump suits and hand management determine the winner. Both games play in about 20 minutes, reference cards are included for new players, and the whole thing fits in your pocket. A wonderful gift, a great travel game, and a piece of folk art history all in one small box.