VEB Altenburger Spielkartenfabrik
It was called "Altenburger Spielkartenfabrik" from 1945 to 1990, "Altenburger Spielkartenfabrik GmbH" from 1991 to 1995, and "Spielkartenfabrik Altenburg GmbH" from 1996 to 2000. The design of the ‘coeur’ logo, which often appeared on a pip card or box, also changed over time.
Hannelore Heise: “Essay” & “Gracia”
Two charming designs by Hannelore Heise from Germany.
Historische Verkehrswege
“Historische Verkehrswege” quartet game published by Verlag für Lehrmittel Pössneck, 1988.
Intecta
Intecta playing cards designed by Paul Reissmüller, 1982.
Jagd Skat
German-suited hunting themed deck designed by Günter Schmitz and made by VEB Altenburg, 1980.
Möbel-Spiel
Publicity pack for the East German furniture industry, with designs by Werner-Hans Schlegel.
Münz-Spiel GmbH
Advertising playing cards for a data bureau depicting German politicians.
Musikinstrumente
Musikinstrumente quartet game published by Verlag für Lehrmittel, Pössneck, 1984.
Nordbräu Ingolstadt
Publicity pack for the German brewery Nordbräu with Bavarian pattern courts (adapted).
Olympia Sport Quartett
Olympia Sport Quartett designed by Siegfried Riediger, 1953.
Oppenheimer und Sulzbacher
Card games produced in Germany by Oppenheimer und Sulzbacher.
Orientierungslauf Skat
Humorous designs by Helmut Härtelt on the subject of orienteering.
Porträt
“Porträt” designed by Walter Krauss, 1969
Postgeschichte
A celebration of different postal systems in Germany from 1630 to 1850, with designs by Volker Hartmann.
Salon-Karte No.66
Salon-Karte No.66 designed by Walter Krauss, 1970
Schwarzer Peter Quartett
“Schwarzer Peter Quartett” game published by VEB Altenburger Spielkartenfabrik with cartoons by Wilhelm Busch.
Spielkarten für Sammler
Cards on cards in celebration of playing-card collector Franz Braun’s 75th birthday.
Volleyball European Championship ’83
Volleyball European Championship Rummy, 1983, designed by Klaus Hennig.
Wedding of Krechinsky • Свадьба Кречинского
A pack of cards depicting characters from the famous play "The Wedding of Krechinsky" by Sukhovo-Kobylina. Колода содержит изображения персонажей известной пьесы Сухово-Кобылина "Свадьба Кречинского"
Wie Wird das Wetter
Wie Wird das Wetter, a Black Peter game about the weather created by Gunter Eckhardt, published by Rudolf Forkel,1952.
Wilhelm Busch (1832-1908)
Wilhelm Busch was a German caricaturist and humourist. Many card games made in Germany use his characters.