Desafio Football Caricatures
“Desafio” playing cards with football player caricatures, c.2000
“Desafio” Spanish-suited playing cards with caricatures of football players on every card, c.2000. Each suit represents a team: River (swords), Boca (coins), San Lorenzo (clubs), Independiente (cups).
Above: “Desafio” playing cards with football player caricatures, produced by Plastigal Juegos S.R.L., c.2000. 48 cards + 2 jokers in box. The reverse has a repeating geometric motif in blue/white.
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