Playing cards are not simply toys or tools for recreation. It is something that will take people out of boredom or maybe get to bond with others. But let us try to look deeper into the playing cards.
You can see how playing cards today are made from various materials, ranging from cardboards and other specialty papers. They could also be made with plastic coating or simply out of pure plastic. They are sized just so they could fit in one's palm. It has two sides with the face having unique marks but the back having an identical set throughout the entire deck. One deck of playing cards is composed of 52 playing cards, in four different suits: spades, hearts, diamonds, and clubs.
There are historical evidences that playing cards originated in ancient China during the Tang Dynasty in the 9th century. That is also where the first card games started. The faces of the cards were soon designed with characters from popular novels during the Ming dynasty.
It wasn't until the 14th century when playing cards finally made its way to Europe, particularly from 1377. The deck of cards that made its way to Europe from Egypt became known as Mameluke deck. It featured abstract designs and the names of military officers. It had four suits: polo sticks, coins, swords and cups.
The technology involving the manufacture of these playing cards also evolved. The printed woodcut decks were finally used in the 15th century. When engraving became popular in the 1430s, it was also used.
It was in France in 1480 when the familiar suits ' spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs ' were introduced. Images of European royalty were also incorporated into the design, with the King, Queen, and Jack. These styling's were carried on into the modern playing cards that we know and enjoy today.
However, there are some countries who have their own versions of the playing cards simply because they have their own unique card games. Instead of 52 cards, Italian playing cards only have 40 cards, designed for playing Italian regional games such as Scopa or Briscola. It is not also strange to find traditional playing cards still being used in many countries. The Spanish still make use of Latin suit symbols in the traditional Spanish deck.
With the help of modern technology, we can now have our very own customized or personalized playing cards. Random images and even personal photographs can now be used on the playing cards instead of the usual designs. That will only increase your enjoyment of the game.
You will be surprised to discover just how versatile these playing cards are. You can play so many card games with them that you will not know where to start. Having a customized design will only increase the enjoyment tenfold.
You can see how playing cards today are made from various materials, ranging from cardboards and other specialty papers. They could also be made with plastic coating or simply out of pure plastic. They are sized just so they could fit in one's palm. It has two sides with the face having unique marks but the back having an identical set throughout the entire deck. One deck of playing cards is composed of 52 playing cards, in four different suits: spades, hearts, diamonds, and clubs.
There are historical evidences that playing cards originated in ancient China during the Tang Dynasty in the 9th century. That is also where the first card games started. The faces of the cards were soon designed with characters from popular novels during the Ming dynasty.
It wasn't until the 14th century when playing cards finally made its way to Europe, particularly from 1377. The deck of cards that made its way to Europe from Egypt became known as Mameluke deck. It featured abstract designs and the names of military officers. It had four suits: polo sticks, coins, swords and cups.
The technology involving the manufacture of these playing cards also evolved. The printed woodcut decks were finally used in the 15th century. When engraving became popular in the 1430s, it was also used.
It was in France in 1480 when the familiar suits ' spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs ' were introduced. Images of European royalty were also incorporated into the design, with the King, Queen, and Jack. These styling's were carried on into the modern playing cards that we know and enjoy today.
However, there are some countries who have their own versions of the playing cards simply because they have their own unique card games. Instead of 52 cards, Italian playing cards only have 40 cards, designed for playing Italian regional games such as Scopa or Briscola. It is not also strange to find traditional playing cards still being used in many countries. The Spanish still make use of Latin suit symbols in the traditional Spanish deck.
With the help of modern technology, we can now have our very own customized or personalized playing cards. Random images and even personal photographs can now be used on the playing cards instead of the usual designs. That will only increase your enjoyment of the game.
You will be surprised to discover just how versatile these playing cards are. You can play so many card games with them that you will not know where to start. Having a customized design will only increase the enjoyment tenfold.
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