Humour on playing cards
Humour on playing cards can come in many forms, and may take the shape of witty, satirical and amusing images, cartoons or text that are printed on the cards. Humour is often used to add an element of fun and light-heartedness to a game, or to make a product more appealing.
Scouting playing cards
Cartoon-style illustrations promoting a Belgian organisation for scouts and guides.
Soldaty Udachi
“Soldaty Udachi” (Soldiers of Fortune) Army and Police humour playing cards, Russia, 2001.
Spot the Difference
Spot the Difference playing cards published in "Razvlekatel’naia Gazetka" newspaper, 1998-1999.
Stationskwartetspel
Railway Stations quartet game illustrated by Wim Dolk and published by Servex BV, Utrecht, 1975.
Tarot de l’An 2000
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by Simon Wintle
“Tarot de l’An 2000” designed by Pino Zac, 1981, satirising 20th century life.
The Invention of Bridge
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by Simon Wintle
“The Invention of Bridge” - a humorous story by Larry Lefkowitz.
The Simpsons™
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by Matt Probert
The official ‘Simpsons’ playing cards produced by Winning Moves Games, 2003.
Victory
“Victory” by Pepys Games, a splendid game with caricatures of British and German leaders, published in 1940.