Mexican Poker
Mexican Poker cards made by Juegos y Fichas, S.A. de C.V., Mexico, 1991
Juegos y Fichas, S.A. de C.V., Mexico
Mexican Poker
Mexican style Poker cards made by Juegos y Fichas, S.A. de C.V., Mexico, 1991. The suit symbols are Spades, Diamonds, Clubs and Hearts and the cards have large Jumbo indexes. The four Aces, Court Cards, the two Jokers and the reverse feature fantasy Aztec figures and designs. The Court figures are single-ended whilst the two Jokers and the numeral cards are double-ended. The Ace of Spades has the manufacturer's name printed at the base.
Juegos y Fichas also produced a Spanish-suited deck which is shown below.
Above: Mexican Poker cards made by Juegos y Fichas, S.A. de C.V., Mexico, 1991
Naipes Finos Spanish-suited pack by Juegos y Fichas S.A., 1991
Above: Spanish-suited playing cards made by Juegos y Fichas, S.A. de C.V., Mexico, 1991. The four Jacks, or ‘Sotas’, are feminine.
By Simon Wintle
Member since February 01, 1996
I am the founder of The World of Playing Cards (est. 1996), a website dedicated to the history, artistry and cultural significance of playing cards and tarot. Over the years I have researched various areas of the subject, acquired and traded collections and contributed as a committee member of the IPCS and graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal. Having lived in Chile, England, Wales, and now Spain, these experiences have shaped my work and passion for playing cards. Amongst my achievements is producing a limited-edition replica of a 17th-century English pack using woodblocks and stencils—a labour of love. Today, the World of Playing Cards is a global collaborative project, with my son Adam serving as the technical driving force behind its development. His innovative efforts have helped shape the site into the thriving hub it is today. You are warmly invited to become a contributor and share your enthusiasm.
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