The Perfect Valentine's Day Gift: Playing Cards Valentine's Day can be a conundrum when it comes to finding the perfect gift for your significant other. Chocolates and flowers are classic, but if you're looking for something uniquely appropriate that can create lasting memories, consider the charm of playing cards. Yes, you read that right – playing cards! Let's dive into why they make an unexpectedly perfect Valentine's Day gift.   A Gateway to Quality Time In our fast-paced digital world, finding meaningful ways to connect with our partner is more important than ever. Dr. Gary Chapman ..read more

In the dusty, bustling saloons of the Old West, amidst the clinking of whiskey glasses and the occasional scuffle, a game of wit and chance was being played that would become synonymous with the era: Poker. Below we delve into the integral role poker played in the cultural and social fabric of the Old West, shaping not just leisure time but also the very ethos of the frontier.   The Rise of Poker in the Old West Poker's journey into the heart of the American frontier began in the early 19th century. As settlers and prospectors moved westward, they brought with them a game that was easy to ..read more

The Casino Range from Mechanic Industries Marked decks with flip-book animation, perfect for gambling-themed card magic by BoardGameGeek reviewer EndersGame Mechanic Industries I absolutely love custom playing cards that have special features built-in. And few features are more jaw-dropping and amazing to see in a good deck than flip-book animation. Mechanic Industries has been producing some of the very best decks in this category, especially with their Casino Range, which is the focus of this article. They have been in the business of creating custom playing cards and servicin ..read more

by Brandi Marcene Card game lovers around the world are familiar with the rummy games. The popularity of card games is due to the entertainment and refreshment they bring to your mind. Card games can help improve your thinking, ability to pay attention, and better observational abilities. It is also a great way to connect with family and friends close to you and pass the time. Playing rummy online gives the players a chance to earn money legally. However, many card game lovers are not familiar with the history of rummy games. Therefore, in this post, we discuss the history behind the deve ..read more

About Shuffled Ink's Playing Cards Playing cards have been around since the late 1300's and were a luxury game that was mainly used by the wealthy. They were used as a way to gamble or as a way to keep busy during the day. As time went on, cheaper methods were created to make playing cards more accessible to all. With this, the playing card popularity grew! Now, we have professional playing cards that are used in poker tournaments and hosted events while also being a way for brands to spread awareness. With the popularity of playing cards and brands wanting a fun way to spread their brand, cu ..read more

by BoardGameGeek reviewer EndersGame The relationship between playing cards and card magic Playing cards and card magic have always enjoyed a close relationship. The original spread of playing cards was largely due to the popularity of card games. And the rise of card games was closely accompanied by the two ugly step-sisters of gambling and cheating. But there was also a Cinderella to be found close nearby: card magic. Magicians employed similar techniques as card cheats, but instead of using them to swindle others, put these methods in the service of entertainment. As a result, the history ..read more

by BoardGameGeek reviewer EndersGame Who is Kellar O'Neil? Arguably the single most prestigious award in the playing card community is 52 Plus Joker's Diamond Award. So what better way to introduce Kellar O'Neil than by noting that two of his decks have been nominated for the Diamond Award for Deck of the Year. In 2020 he created Charmers Playing Cards in collaboration with Lotrek, one of the very top playing card designers in the world, and that deck went on to be nominated for the Diamond Award. Then in the past year he created his Marvelous Hummingbird Feathers Playing Cards in collabora ..read more

by BoardGameGeek reviewer EndersGame It may come as a surprise to learn that collectors are not the biggest consumers of playing cards. In actual fact, the biggest market share of playing cards goes to magicians. That's because a deck of playing cards is an essential tool of the trade for most magicians. And sometimes they will go through a new deck each time they perform, which may be several times a day. Little wonder that magicians tend to buy their playing cards in bulk by the brick (a box of 12), and will usually order multiple bricks of their favourite worker deck, to ensure a ready and ..read more

by Brandi Marcene Card games are simply a great source of entertainment, and everyone familiar with these games loves to play them with friends and family. The rise in card games’ popularity is mainly because these are easy to learn and fun as well. It doesn't matter how old you are and where you're from; you can always enjoy a game of cards with your friends and family at home, a picnic spot, or even casinos. Besides, you don't necessarily need a great set up to play cards. However, if you're hosting a poker night, you definitely have to come with something that will make your guests com ..read more

by BoardGameGeek reviewer EndersGame Almost everyone is familiar with solitaire. Klondike is the most played game of them all, but other solitaire games like Spider, FreeCell, Golf, and Pyramid are also very well known. Besides these there are many other popular solitaire games that you'll find on solitaire apps and websites, and in books about solitaire card games. But what about solitaire games that are quite obscure? Of course there are plenty of solitaire games out there whose obscurity is a direct result of the fact that they just aren't any good. It's no surprise in those cases that no ..read more