Playing cards have been with us since the 14th century, when they first entered popular culture. Over the centuries packs of cards, in all shapes and sizes, have been used for games, gambling, education, conjuring, advertising, fortune telling, political messages or the portrayal of national or ethnic identity. Their popularity is undoubtedy due to the imaginative artwork and graphic design which is sometimes overlooked, and the “then & now” of how things have changed.
Latest Articles
Rainbow
• October 05, 2020 at 02:48pmRainbow card game and colour mixing guide printed by Goodall & Sons for Robert Johnson, c.1920. Read more →
Happy Guides
• October 03, 2020 at 11:00amHappy Guides by James Brown & Son (Glasgow) Ltd. around 1910/1915. Read more →
Beaver!
• September 30, 2020 at 12:18pmThe Game of Beaver designed by G E Studdy and published by John Waddington Ltd in 1927. Read more →
Why do we Collect? My 20 Favourite Items Blog Post
• September 28, 2020 at 05:22pmI suppose people collect for different reasons, rarity, quality, ingenuity of design, sentimental value... by Tony Hall. Read more →
Playtex
• September 16, 2020 at 11:36amPlaytex - le jeu de la beauté et du destin, Grimaud, 1971. Read more →
Märchen-Quartett
• September 06, 2020 at 07:53pmFairy Tales quartet game by F.X. Schmid, Munich, 1960. Read more →
Editor’s Picks
Playing cards have enormous educational value, with a long history and many diverse types and graphical styles from around the world... View More →
Sections
Playing cards are the foundation of modern casino games. Try one today at TitanPoker.