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MEMENTO

Published June 09, 2014 Updated November 24, 2023

Memento, a unique Playing Card Deck designed by Valerio Aversa and Antonios Fiala, inspired by the history of playing card design.

2014 Italy Valerio Aversa Kickstarter

Memento, a unique Playing Card Deck designed by Valerio Aversa and Antonios Fiala, inspired by the history of playing card design. For the latest updates, see: Kickstarter Project Page

Above: the number cards keep the clean, traditional look whilst maintaining the mirror reflection factor. The numbers are in all four corners to aid left-handed players.

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Adam has been involved in developing the site as well as reviewing new decks and conducting research. He is particularly interested in innovation, Kickstarter and East Asian cards. He is a member of the IPCS and webmaster of the EPCS.


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