![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In the 14th and 15th Centuries, the Swiss and the Germans adapted the Latin suits to include suits such as Shields, Acorns, Roses, Bells, Hearts, and Leaves. The Latin suits, the suits that would transform into what we recognize today, were first created to add a new level of depth and strategy to card games. However, it was only when cards and card games reached Europe that numbers and symbols were added. These early cards didn’t have the same symbols and numbers as we recognize today instead, they had forfeits that would be used during drinking games.Ĭards then spread throughout Asia and the Middle East, with different designs and games being invented along the way. It is widely accepted that the first playing cards were most likely invented in China in the 9th Century. However, whether you play poker online or enjoy a few games of solitaire, you are sure to be curious as to why the Ace of Spades is regarded as the “best” card or why there are Jokers if you don’t use them. Playing cards have a long and mysterious history even though we are now very familiar with cards, what they look like and the multitude of games we can play with them, where they originally come from is still unknown. The History of Poker Cards and their Symbols ![]()
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