INVENTORY OF GAMES
THE "CORAL" COLLECTION
Playing Cards of the 20th Century (1880-2020)
© CeDIG.org (Switzerland)
LAST UPGRADE: 14.02.2026 | LAST ENTRY: INV 2902
This is the catalogue of the «Coral» division, dedicated to playing cards owned and preserved in the archives of the Documentation Center [CeDIG], as well as the first section, fully illustrated, of the games inventory [IGLOO]. It contains major playing cards of the 20th century (actually 1880-2020, occasionally extended), European style.
The collection has achieved its objective1), namely the acquisition of a sufficiently representative and proportionate heritage, adhering to historical reality in terms of production, circulation, places and times. All European countries are represented2), as well as other selected places that have taken up the tradition.
The main purpose of this systematic catalogue3) is the visualisation of preserved heritage for the benefit of all interested parties.
A significant selection of cards has been added to the primary purpose, in order to explore the vastness of the field and observe its types and styles, and, thanks to the comparative method4) of visualisation, to scrutinise similarities and differences. Furthermore, to enable identification, all decks contain at least one «key card»: for Italian and Spanish suits the King of Swords, for German and Swiss suits the Ober of Acorns, for French suits the King of Hearts. Thus it is possible, with a little patience, to trace the deck to which the cards belong (if in the catalogue). Finally, all cards are represented in the same scale, so that the correct proportions are immediately perceived.
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1)Additions, however, remain possible. 2)Only Albania and most of the republics that emerged after the dissolution of Yugoslavia are missing, due to absent or insignificant production. 3)Each deck is placed in only one position. 4)Within the same pattern, a group of cards is always illustrated with cards of the same rank and suit. ‖ See further notes at the bottom of the page.
The collection has achieved its objective1), namely the acquisition of a sufficiently representative and proportionate heritage, adhering to historical reality in terms of production, circulation, places and times. All European countries are represented2), as well as other selected places that have taken up the tradition.
The main purpose of this systematic catalogue3) is the visualisation of preserved heritage for the benefit of all interested parties.
A significant selection of cards has been added to the primary purpose, in order to explore the vastness of the field and observe its types and styles, and, thanks to the comparative method4) of visualisation, to scrutinise similarities and differences. Furthermore, to enable identification, all decks contain at least one «key card»: for Italian and Spanish suits the King of Swords, for German and Swiss suits the Ober of Acorns, for French suits the King of Hearts. Thus it is possible, with a little patience, to trace the deck to which the cards belong (if in the catalogue). Finally, all cards are represented in the same scale, so that the correct proportions are immediately perceived.
_______________
1)Additions, however, remain possible. 2)Only Albania and most of the republics that emerged after the dissolution of Yugoslavia are missing, due to absent or insignificant production. 3)Each deck is placed in only one position. 4)Within the same pattern, a group of cards is always illustrated with cards of the same rank and suit. ‖ See further notes at the bottom of the page.
WHAT'S NEW (selection):
INV 2902 ➽ SPA/Madrid (or "García") pattern
INV 2901 ➽ SPA/Cadiz pattern
INV 2900 ➽ SPA/Catalan patter
INV 2899 ➽ SPA/Castilian pattern
INV 2895 ➽ FRE/"Noblesse" pattern
ITALIAN SUIT SYSTEM
Conventional patterns
single-headed
double-headed
pattern name
Venetian pattern
Also known as Treviso pattern.
Forefather of the entire system.
Venetian pattern [21]
Also known as Treviso pattern.
Forefather of the entire system.
Venetian pattern [21]
«Primiera bolognese» pattern
It shares style and designs with the Bolognese tarot pattern.
Suits of cups and coins are more reminiscent of Italo-Spanish styles.
"Primiera Bolognese" pattern [5]
It shares style and designs with the Bolognese tarot pattern.
Suits of cups and coins are more reminiscent of Italo-Spanish styles.
"Primiera Bolognese" pattern [5]
«Trappola» patterns[ENDS ∼1946]
This type of deck spread mainly in Austria, Bohemia and Silesia.
Often with large Tarot-like cards.
"Trappola" patterns [9]
This type of deck spread mainly in Austria, Bohemia and Silesia.
Often with large Tarot-like cards.
"Trappola" patterns [9]
Conventional tarot patterns
court cards
trump suit
pattern name
Bolognese tarot pattern
It shares style and designs with the «Primiera Bolognese» pattern.
Bolognese tarot pattern [4]
It shares style and designs with the «Primiera Bolognese» pattern.
Bolognese tarot pattern [4]
Florentine tarot pattern[ENDS ∼1930]
Also known as «Minchiate», «Gèrmini» and many more.
Florentine tarot pattern [5]
Also known as «Minchiate», «Gèrmini» and many more.
Florentine tarot pattern [5]
All other decks (by country)
sample
sample
country (A-Z)
HYBRID SUIT SYSTEM
Mixed system: Italian (numbered cards) and Spanish (aces and court cards).
Conventional tarot patterns
court cards
trump suit
pattern name
«Classic» Tarot patterns (I)
Single-headed tarots.
See also the "Fortune telling" section.
Milanese, Marseillaise, Flemish and others tarot patterns [13]
Single-headed tarots.
See also the "Fortune telling" section.
Milanese, Marseillaise, Flemish and others tarot patterns [13]
«Classic» Tarot patterns (II)
Double-headed tarots.
See also the "Fortune telling" section.
Piedmontese and others tarot patterns [10]
Double-headed tarots.
See also the "Fortune telling" section.
Piedmontese and others tarot patterns [10]
SPANISH SUIT SYSTEM
Main conventional patterns
single-headed
double-headed
pattern name
Valencia (I) pattern[ENDS ∼1950]
A form of the Catalan pattern, also produced elsewhere.
Valencia (I) pattern [1]
A form of the Catalan pattern, also produced elsewhere.
Valencia (I) pattern [1]
Valencia (II) pattern[ENDS ∼1950]
A local variant of the Catalan pattern.
It is distinguished by the particular shape of the cups.
Valencia (II) pattern [1]
A local variant of the Catalan pattern.
It is distinguished by the particular shape of the cups.
Valencia (II) pattern [1]
Castilian pattern
Also known as (generic) Spanish pattern.
Castilian pattern [30] | Variants & alternative versions [16]
Also known as (generic) Spanish pattern.
Castilian pattern [30] | Variants & alternative versions [16]
Viterbo pattern[ENDS ∼1953]
Hybrid pattern between Piacenza and Romagna.
Member of the Middle-Italy family.
Viterbo pattern [2]
Hybrid pattern between Piacenza and Romagna.
Member of the Middle-Italy family.
Viterbo pattern [2]
Perugia pattern[ENDS ∼1940]
Also known as "Romagna II" pattern.
Member of the Middle-Italy family.
Perugia pattern [1]
Also known as "Romagna II" pattern.
Member of the Middle-Italy family.
Perugia pattern [1]
Naples pattern
Formerly also known as Bari pattern.
Leading member of Southern-Italy card family.
Naples pattern [18]
Formerly also known as Bari pattern.
Leading member of Southern-Italy card family.
Naples pattern [18]
Conventional tarot patterns
court cards
trump suit
pattern name
Other conventional patterns
single-headed
double-headed
pattern name
Portuguese patterns[ENDS ∼1920]
Also known, because of the aces, as «Dragon» pattern.
A later exogenous version elevated the female rank to "queen".
Portuguese patterns [5]
Also known, because of the aces, as «Dragon» pattern.
A later exogenous version elevated the female rank to "queen".
Portuguese patterns [5]
| Portuguese ranks | |
| French ranks |
«Llombart» pattern[ENDS ∼1900]
Formerly also described as «plumed hat» pattern.
"Llombart" pattern [1]
Formerly also described as «plumed hat» pattern.
"Llombart" pattern [1]
Pamplona pattern[ENDS ∼1885]
Lacking in the collection.
An interesting pattern with French elements.
Pamplona pattern [+1]
Lacking in the collection.
An interesting pattern with French elements.
Pamplona pattern [+1]
Abruzzo pattern[SINCE 2010]
Attempt (on a Neapolitan basis) to establish a new pattern for the region.
Abruzzo pattern [1]
Attempt (on a Neapolitan basis) to establish a new pattern for the region.
Abruzzo pattern [1]
Salento pattern[SINCE 2013]
Attempt (on a Neapolitan basis) to establish a new pattern for the region.
Salento pattern [1]
Attempt (on a Neapolitan basis) to establish a new pattern for the region.
Salento pattern [1]
All other decks (by country)
With suit variations, as long as the membership remains recognisable.
sample
sample
country (A-Z)
GERMAN SUIT SYSTEM
Main conventional patterns
single-headed
double-headed
pattern name
Nuremberg pattern[ENDS ∼1955]
Formerly also described as Ansbach pattern.
Nuremberg pattern [13]
Formerly also described as Ansbach pattern.
Nuremberg pattern [13]
| Wide size | |
| Narrow size | |
Saxon patterns
A large and complex family, with many variations.
Saxon patterns [37]
A large and complex family, with many variations.
Saxon patterns [37]
| Old (or Altenburg) style | |
| New style [with bear] | Early double-headed style |
| New Altenburg style | |
| New style [with lion] | Chemnitz style |
| Leipzig style |
Bavarian pattern
Member of the Bavarian super-family, with piper and drummer.
Two main styles and several variants.
Bavarian pattern [36]
Member of the Bavarian super-family, with piper and drummer.
Two main styles and several variants.
Bavarian pattern [36]
| Munich style |
| Stralsund style |
Franconian pattern
Member of the Bavarian super-family.
Franconian pattern [16]
Member of the Bavarian super-family.
Franconian pattern [16]
| Nuremberg Eagle pattern | |
| Würzburg Eagle pattern | Franconian pattern |
Regensburg pattern[ENDS ∼1875]
Member of the Bavarian super-family.
Modern version, with geometric leaf typical of Augsburg.
Regensburg pattern [1]
Member of the Bavarian super-family.
Modern version, with geometric leaf typical of Augsburg.
Regensburg pattern [1]
Bohemian pattern
Member of the Bavarian super-family.
Also known as Prague pattern.
Bohemian pattern [8]
Member of the Bavarian super-family.
Also known as Prague pattern.
Bohemian pattern [8]
Prussian patterns
Formerly, in DDR/GDR times, also known as Halle pattern.
Prussian patterns [33]
Formerly, in DDR/GDR times, also known as Halle pattern.
Prussian patterns [33]
| Prussian pattern | |
| Silesian-Polish pattern | |
Swabian patterns[ENDS ∼1930]
Formerly also known as Darmstadt pattern.
Three main declinations.
Swabian patterns [12+1]
Formerly also known as Darmstadt pattern.
Three main declinations.
Swabian patterns [12+1]
| Ulm style | |
| Darmstadt style | |
| Stralsund style | |
«Tell» patterns
The Swiss hero for the last Hungarian pattern.
Also described as «Four Seasons» pattern.
"Tell" patterns [23+1]
The Swiss hero for the last Hungarian pattern.
Also described as «Four Seasons» pattern.
"Tell" patterns [23+1]
| Type 3 | |
| Type 4 |
Lemberg pattern[ENDS ∼1970]
Also known as «Mohren-Deutsche» (Moors-German) pattern.
Lemberg pattern [3]
Also known as «Mohren-Deutsche» (Moors-German) pattern.
Lemberg pattern [3]
New Altenburg pattern[SINCE 1966]
Also known as DDR pattern (DDR=GDR or "East Germany").
New Altenburg pattern [11]
Also known as DDR pattern (DDR=GDR or "East Germany").
New Altenburg pattern [11]
| German ranks | |
| French ranks |
Other conventional patterns
single-headed
double-headed
pattern name
Luditz/Eger pattern[ENDS ∼1912]
Luditz and Eger (Zlutice and Cheb in czech), two towns in the Sudeten region of Bohemia.
Luditz/Eger pattern [2]
Luditz and Eger (Zlutice and Cheb in czech), two towns in the Sudeten region of Bohemia.
Luditz/Eger pattern [2]
Oedenburg pattern[ENDS ∼1890]
Oedenburg, or Sopron (in hungarian), a town on the border of the two states.
Oedenburg/Sopron pattern [1]
Oedenburg, or Sopron (in hungarian), a town on the border of the two states.
Oedenburg/Sopron pattern [1]
Tyrol pattern[ENDS ∼1900]
Member of the Bavarian super-family.
Here (currently) only a variant of the older type.
Tyrol pattern [1+2]
Member of the Bavarian super-family.
Here (currently) only a variant of the older type.
Tyrol pattern [1+2]
| Older type | |
| Later type |
All other decks (by country)
sample
sample
country (A-Z)
BOHEMIA-MORAVIA
The area of today's Czech Republic (after independence from Austria, 1918).
Bohemia-Moravia [7]
The area of today's Czech Republic (after independence from Austria, 1918).
Bohemia-Moravia [7]
SWISS SUIT SYSTEM
With suit variations, as long as the membership remains recognisable.
Conventional pattern
single-headed
double-headed
pattern name
All other decks (by country)
sample
sample
country (A-Z)
FRENCH SUIT SYSTEM - part one
Main conventional patterns
single-headed
double-headed
pattern name
French international pattern
Also known as Belgian or Genoa pattern.
France, Belgium & other countries [34] | Italy (Genoese pattern) [14]
Also known as Belgian or Genoa pattern.
France, Belgium & other countries [34] | Italy (Genoese pattern) [14]
Piedmont pattern
Cards of the French double-headed pattern, horizontally divided.
Piedmontese pattern & others [12]
Cards of the French double-headed pattern, horizontally divided.
Piedmontese pattern & others [12]
Swiss-Parisian pattern[ENDS ∼1900]
Swiss version of the French national pattern.
Swiss-Parisian pattern [1]
Swiss version of the French national pattern.
Swiss-Parisian pattern [1]
Vienna patterns
Lyon export pattern.
It gave rise to several Viennese patterns.
Viennese patterns [32]
Lyon export pattern.
It gave rise to several Viennese patterns.
Viennese patterns [32]
| Type A | |
| Type E | |
| Type D |
Lyon & Milan (old) patterns[ENDS ∼1925]
Directly derived versions, single and double headed.
Lyon & Milan (old) patterns [3]
Directly derived versions, single and double headed.
Lyon & Milan (old) patterns [3]
Belgian patterns[ENDS ∼1920]
Belgian «cartes marbrées» (large) & Brussels «cartes étroites» (narrow).
Belgian & Brussels patterns [6]
Belgian «cartes marbrées» (large) & Brussels «cartes étroites» (narrow).
Belgian & Brussels patterns [6]
| Belgian pattern | |
| Brussels pattern |
Rouen pattern[PRE-19TH CENTURY]
The origin of the modern English pattern.
Here restored decks and modern derivations.
Rouen pattern [4]
The origin of the modern English pattern.
Here restored decks and modern derivations.
Rouen pattern [4]
English pattern
UK 1 [29] | UK 2 [22] | Austria [12] | Belgium [12] | France [9] | Germany [14+1] | Italy [18] | Europe (others) [29] | USA 1 [36] | USA 2 [27] | USPC [37] | Others [9] | Indices [13] | New suits [17] | Colours [20] | Shapes [11] | Sizes [18]
UK 1 [29] | UK 2 [22] | Austria [12] | Belgium [12] | France [9] | Germany [14+1] | Italy [18] | Europe (others) [29] | USA 1 [36] | USA 2 [27] | USPC [37] | Others [9] | Indices [13] | New suits [17] | Colours [20] | Shapes [11] | Sizes [18]
«Trente-et-Quarante» pattern
A specific pattern for use in (some) European casinos.
"Trente-et-Quarante" pattern [7]
A specific pattern for use in (some) European casinos.
"Trente-et-Quarante" pattern [7]
Frankfurt patterns[ENDS ∼1935]
Several Frankfurt patterns & similar «cartes belges».
Still produced in the «Adler-Cego» (tarot) format.
Frankfurt patterns & "Cartes Belges" [16]
Several Frankfurt patterns & similar «cartes belges».
Still produced in the «Adler-Cego» (tarot) format.
Frankfurt patterns & "Cartes Belges" [16]
| [Type I] | |
| [Type II] | |
| [Type III] | |
| [Type IV] | |
| "Cartes Belges" |
Rhineland pattern
A Dondorf house pattern that has spread internationally.
Rhineland (or Dondorf) pattern [32]
A Dondorf house pattern that has spread internationally.
Rhineland (or Dondorf) pattern [32]
Milan pattern
With clear traces of its lineage in the Lyon pattern.
Cards with rank names & indices are mainly for Switzerland (Ticino).
Milanese pattern [23]
With clear traces of its lineage in the Lyon pattern.
Cards with rank names & indices are mainly for Switzerland (Ticino).
Milanese pattern [23]
Tuscan pattern[ENDS ∼1960]
Formerly also described as "small" Tuscan (or Florentine) pattern.
Tuscan pattern [3]
Formerly also described as "small" Tuscan (or Florentine) pattern.
Tuscan pattern [3]
Florentine pattern
Formerly also described as "large" Florentine (or Tuscan) pattern.
Today, with its smaller format, it is better known as (new) Tuscan pattern.
Florentine (& new Tuscan) pattern [15]
Formerly also described as "large" Florentine (or Tuscan) pattern.
Today, with its smaller format, it is better known as (new) Tuscan pattern.
Florentine (& new Tuscan) pattern [15]
Conventional tarot patterns
court cards
trump suit
pattern name
«Adler-Cego» tarot pattern
The court cards come from a Frankfurt pattern.
Here, furthermore, other tarots with animals.
"Adler-Cego" and others [5]
The court cards come from a Frankfurt pattern.
Here, furthermore, other tarots with animals.
"Adler-Cego" and others [5]
«Industrie und Gluck» tarot pattern
"Industrie und Glück" tarot pattern [24]
"Industrie und Glück" tarot pattern [24]
| Court cards | Trumps type III (or A) |
| Trumps type IV | |
| Trumps type V (or B) | |
| Trumps type VI (or C) |
«Bourgeois» tarot pattern
Also known as Tarot «nouveau» and «encyclopédique».
In Germany also «Cego».
"Bourgeois" tarot pattern [18]
Also known as Tarot «nouveau» and «encyclopédique».
In Germany also «Cego».
"Bourgeois" tarot pattern [18]
FRENCH SUIT SYSTEM - part two
Other conventional patterns
single-headed
double-headed
pattern name
«cartes italiennes» pattern[ENDS ∼1900]
Conventional name.
Also named after the images on the aces.
"Cartes Italiennes" pattern [3]
Conventional name.
Also named after the images on the aces.
"Cartes Italiennes" pattern [3]
«cartes suisses» pattern[ENDS ∼1920]
Conventional name.
Also named after the images on the aces.
"Cartes Suisses" pattern [4]
Conventional name.
Also named after the images on the aces.
"Cartes Suisses" pattern [4]
«cartes imperiales» patterns[ENDS ∼1930]
Mostly a Belgian/Dutch pattern, in two main versions.
"Cartes Imperiales" patterns [13]
Mostly a Belgian/Dutch pattern, in two main versions.
"Cartes Imperiales" patterns [13]
| First version | |
| Second version |
«Cartes Hollandaises» pattern[ENDS ∼1940]
Actually a French pattern.
"Cartes Hollandaises" pattern [4]
Actually a French pattern.
"Cartes Hollandaises" pattern [4]
«Cartes Parisiennes» pattern[ENDS ∼1920]
In the "Royal" version, the Q♥ has no feathered hat.
"Cartes Royales" & "Cartes Parisiennes" patterns [4]
In the "Royal" version, the Q♥ has no feathered hat.
"Cartes Royales" & "Cartes Parisiennes" patterns [4]
«Salon-karte» pattern
"Salonkarte" is often equivalent (as in this case) to 'deluxe cards'.
"Salon-Karte" pattern [5]
"Salonkarte" is often equivalent (as in this case) to 'deluxe cards'.
"Salon-Karte" pattern [5]
«Baronesse» pattern
Prototype of modern Rococo-style cards.
And also directly inspired designs.
"Baronesse" pattern [15]
Prototype of modern Rococo-style cards.
And also directly inspired designs.
"Baronesse" pattern [15]
«Mittelalter-karte» pattern
Has become almost a standard pattern in Portugal.
Here also directly derived designs.
"Mittelalter-Karte" pattern [6]
Has become almost a standard pattern in Portugal.
Here also directly derived designs.
"Mittelalter-Karte" pattern [6]
Tuscan double-headed pattern[ENDS ∼1900]
Early attempt to establish a standard double-headed pattern for the region.
Tuscan double-headed pattern [1]
Early attempt to establish a standard double-headed pattern for the region.
Tuscan double-headed pattern [1]
Nuoro pattern[ENDS ∼1965]
Sardinian pattern in the French system.
A pattern of German origins.
Nuoro pattern [1]
Sardinian pattern in the French system.
A pattern of German origins.
Nuoro pattern [1]
Semi-conventional patterns
Selection of decks – all of German origin – with affinities between them ("veiled" queens) and with many cards similar to the patterns shown above.
court cards
trump suit
pattern name
«Lowenschulter-Karte» pattern[ENDS ∼1920]
Löwenschulter=Lion's shoulder.
IPCS sheet #77.
"Löwenschulter-Karte" pattern [2]
Löwenschulter=Lion's shoulder.
IPCS sheet #77.
"Löwenschulter-Karte" pattern [2]
«Frankfurter-Karte» pattern[ENDS ∼1900?]
Generic name, in the absence of a more specific denomination.
"Frankfurter-Karte" pattern [1]
Generic name, in the absence of a more specific denomination.
"Frankfurter-Karte" pattern [1]
Hamburg pattern[ENDS ∼1925?]
Quite unstable pattern, often established only on kings.
IPCS sheets #58 & #71.
Hamburg & "Cartes Hambourgeoises" patterns [3]
Quite unstable pattern, often established only on kings.
IPCS sheets #58 & #71.
Hamburg & "Cartes Hambourgeoises" patterns [3]
FRENCH SUIT SYSTEM - part three
All other european decks (by country)
2nd sample (full advert.)
sample
country (A-Z)
BOHEMIA-MORAVIA
The area of today's Czech Republic (after independence from Austria, 1918).
Bohemia-Moravia [7]
The area of today's Czech Republic (after independence from Austria, 1918).
Bohemia-Moravia [7]
FRANCE
France 1 [33] | France 2 [15] | France 3 [26] | Draeger [5] | Philibert [5] | Reproductions [13]
France 1 [33] | France 2 [15] | France 3 [26] | Draeger [5] | Philibert [5] | Reproductions [13]
GERMANY
Germany 1 [30] | Germany 2 [29] | Germany 3 [9] | Dondorf [24+2] | DDR/GDR [13] | Reproductions [6]
Germany 1 [30] | Germany 2 [29] | Germany 3 [9] | Dondorf [24+2] | DDR/GDR [13] | Reproductions [6]
FRENCH SUIT SYSTEM - part four
All other non-european decks (by region)
America
sample
country
West Asia
sample
country
East Asia
sample
country
Africa
All other tarot decks (worldwide)
This section is not systematically pursued.
sample court cards
trump suit
country (A-Z)
MISCELLANY
Other topics
2nd sample (other category)
sample
topic
Combinations
Decks that cross the characteristics of two types.
Known as "Combi-" (Switz.), "Kongresskarte" (Ger.) and "Duplex" (Ita.).
Combined systems or patterns [22]
Decks that cross the characteristics of two types.
Known as "Combi-" (Switz.), "Kongresskarte" (Ger.) and "Duplex" (Ita.).
Combined systems or patterns [22]
Indices only
Born for the visually impaired.
Elimination (or marginalisation) of figures.
Indices only [14]
Born for the visually impaired.
Elimination (or marginalisation) of figures.
Indices only [14]
Operational games
Decks that highlight specific features of the rules.
Others (Bridge, etc.) left in their respective sections for comparison.
Mus [4] | Mau-Mau [2]
Decks that highlight specific features of the rules.
Others (Bridge, etc.) left in their respective sections for comparison.
Mus [4] | Mau-Mau [2]
Transformations
Addition of scenes to pip cards without changing their position.
Here only reproductions.
Transformation playing cards [10]
Addition of scenes to pip cards without changing their position.
Here only reproductions.
Transformation playing cards [10]
Quartets
Selection of beautifully illustrated decks.
Culture [32] | Swiss topics [14] | Photographic quartets [4]
Selection of beautifully illustrated decks.
Culture [32] | Swiss topics [14] | Photographic quartets [4]
Gambling games
Casino and other gambling games.
Roulette [7] | "Vingt-et-un" [3] | Tombola/Bingo, Lotto [5]
Casino and other gambling games.
Roulette [7] | "Vingt-et-un" [3] | Tombola/Bingo, Lotto [5]
«Bell and Hammer»
An auction game with dice using illustrated cards or boards.
Selection among dozens.
Bell and Hammer [9]
An auction game with dice using illustrated cards or boards.
Selection among dozens.
Bell and Hammer [9]
Children's games
Selection among hundreds: an introductory overview.
Black Peter/Old maid, Happy families, etc. [21]
Selection among hundreds: an introductory overview.
Black Peter/Old maid, Happy families, etc. [21]
TIMELINE:
14.02.2026 — Revised general index: addition of dates to extinct (or recent) patterns, new subdivision (semi-conventional patterns), improved menu bar.
29.01.2026 — Added some patterns, and selected decks, currently lacking in the collection (pics in b/w in this general index).
02.06.2025 — Added list of manufacturers, by country (GLOBE).
16.12.2024 — Added inventory index (INV) in menu bar.
01.06.2024 — After revision, the new version is online, entirely in English.
22.02.2023 — Reached 2500 catalogued decks.
18.07.2022 — The site is transferred to a new server.
01.07.2021 — After around two years of preparation, the catalogue (Italian language version) is online.
14.02.2026 — Revised general index: addition of dates to extinct (or recent) patterns, new subdivision (semi-conventional patterns), improved menu bar.
29.01.2026 — Added some patterns, and selected decks, currently lacking in the collection (pics in b/w in this general index).
02.06.2025 — Added list of manufacturers, by country (GLOBE).
16.12.2024 — Added inventory index (INV) in menu bar.
01.06.2024 — After revision, the new version is online, entirely in English.
22.02.2023 — Reached 2500 catalogued decks.
18.07.2022 — The site is transferred to a new server.
01.07.2021 — After around two years of preparation, the catalogue (Italian language version) is online.
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CARTOPHILIA HELVETICA Swiss association of collectors | ALTA CARTA | KARTENHAUS by Ernst Alder | WÄDENSWILER SPIELKARTEN by Heinz Rüebli Fässler | PAGAT by John McLeod | DXPO by Joop Muller | GKARDS by Bruno Pellier | LE DONNE, I CAVALIERI, I SEMI E GLI ONORI by Virgilio Ferrari