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.
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Jigstar
• February 24, 2021 at 07:03pmJigstar film star card game by Murphy Games Ltd, 1936. Read more →
Black Peter
• February 20, 2021 at 04:10pmBlack Peter card game designed by Willy Mayrl for Piatnik. Read more →
Corrida de Toros
• February 18, 2021 at 10:49amBull fighting card game publshed by Naipes Comas, 1969. Read more →
Majas Alfabets Spel
• February 14, 2021 at 01:43pmMajas Alfabets Spel beautifully illustrated by Lena Andersson, 1980s. Read more →
El Gato con Botas
• February 13, 2021 at 08:09pmPuss in Boots card game manufactured by H. Fournier, 1981. Read more →
Gas Warm Homes
• February 10, 2021 at 02:08pmGas Warm Homes Happy Families game published by British Gas, c.1980. Read more →
Gambling and Vice in the Middle Ages Blog Post
• February 09, 2021 at 12:02pmGambling and Vice in the Hours of Charles V: card-playing in the local tavern Read more →
Quinto Centenario del Descubrimiento de América
• February 08, 2021 at 11:39amFifth Centenary of the Discovery of America by Heraclio Fournier, 1992. Read more →
Pato Donald
• February 07, 2021 at 08:08pmDonald Duck card game © Walt Disney Productions, by Naipes Fournier, 1984. Read more →
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Playing cards have enormous educational value, with a long history and many diverse types and graphical styles from around the world... View More →
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