≡History and Tradition of the Card Game
September 13th Deck Card day in Brazil, to value a cultural and leisure symbol, present in popular games and cartomancy. The origin of the date is uncertain, but it is believed that it was created by the letter industry to strengthen its role in Brazilian daily life. The deck has a long and rich history, with records of use in China and spread throughout Europe until reaching Brazil, where it quickly became popular in games such as truco and hole. During the colonial period, card production in Brazil was clandestine due to the Portuguese monopoly of the Real Fábrica de Cartas, founded in 1769. The first official card factory was installed in Rio de Janeiro in 1811. With the end of the monopoly in 1824, Brazil began to produce and import letters from other countries, such as France and Germany, and developed a strong local industry, mainly in Rio de Janeiro and Recife. In the 1940s, casinos boosted the use of playing cards.
French deck makers in the 15th century pioneered dividing
French deck makers in the 15th century pioneered dividing a deck into red and black colors, as well as incorporating the four suits of Clubs, Hearts, Spades and Diamonds. Court cards based on historical figures such as Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great were also created. The Queen of Hearts, who is commonly confused with Elizabeth I, is actually Queen Judith of the Catholic Bible, created many years before Elizabeth's birth. British deck producers also adopted these images, but applied the so-called 'British Rule' which changed the classifications of the king and queen according to the monarch who ruled in England at the time.
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It was found that the Ace of Spades
It was found that the Ace of Spades is different from other cards due to a historical reason. In France and England, in the early 18th century, authorities began charging fees for each deck manufactured. Therefore, each Ace of Spades required a stamp to certify that the tax had been paid. In 1828, the British went even further and forced makers to use a unique Ace of Spades, which was usually printed with fancy graphics and the maker's name. This practice is still followed to this day.
Bryan Berg, American designer and architect
Bryan Berg, American designer and architect, has a world record for building with playing cards. He created a replica of the famous Venetian Macao Resort Hotel casino in Macau, China, using over 218,000 cards. The project was registered by the Guinness Book and was done in 44 days, without the use of glue or tape.
More than a thousand years ago
More than a thousand years ago, the game of poker originated in China in the 10th century. Although some historians attribute the emergence of the game to the Persian "Ace Nas" in the 16th century, it is more likely that poker originated in French "Poche", which arrived in the United States via Canada. From there, the game became famous in the American "Wild West".
To play poker, you need a full deck of 52 cards, minus the jokers
To play poker, you need a full deck of 52 cards, minus the jokers. There are four different suits: diamonds, hearts, clubs and spades, with 13 cards each. However, this was not always the case. The first games were played with a reduced deck, containing only 30 cards, preventing more than 4 players from participating at the table, as each one received 5 cards.
The Magic: The Gathering franchise, created in 1993
The Magic: The Gathering franchise, created in 1993, is one of the most successful card games in history. With digital versions for PCs and consoles, in addition to the physical version, the Wizards of the Coast game has conquered players from all corners of the world. To celebrate its 25 years of history, we've put together five fun facts about the franchise that you probably didn't know. From the launch of Magic: The Gathering Arena, the promise that 2019 will be the year of the game in esports, to the more than 20 million decks sold since its launch, check out below some of the curiosities of this franchise that is a reference in the genre.
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