Hungarian cards

Hard-wearing, washable and waterproof Hungarian card

The Hungarian card has become part of folk tradition in Hungary and is the most popular type in Europe after the French card. It is also known as the Tell card, because it was made by the card painter József Schneider in Pest in 1836, based on the hit play William Tell by the famous composer Friedrich Schiller. The period was also a time of tension between the Habsburg Empire and Hungary, which is why the famous Swiss freedom fighter William Tell was so popular. Thus, he quickly became a symbol of anti-Hapsburgism, which is why his figures were included on the cards of the deck made by József Schneider.

Hungarian cards can provide great entertainment at any gathering

The deck of Hungarian cards has 4 suits, red, green, acorns and pumpkins. There are 8-8 card cards of each suit in a deck: there are a number of cards numbered 7 to 10, and the so-called court cards, the bottom, top, king and ace. The top and bottom cards are indicated by the position of the suit emblem, the kings are on horseback and wear a crown, the aces have a suit in each corner and a season. The order of the cards of the Hungarian card, from weakest to strongest, is basically 7, 8, 9, 10, bottom, top, king, ace. The Ace is always the strongest, most valuable card. The Hungarian card is often found on camping trips, at the water's edge or at barbecues, where it can be exposed to various dangers from splashing water, soft drinks or food. The 100% plastic, washable Hungarian card not only protects against these hazards, but also does not break after prolonged use, does not fray at the edges and is easier to shuffle. Hungarian card games are still very popular today as they can provide great social fun. Popular games include slap the chachi, 21, macao, red slippers, robbery, snap, and swindle. A plastic-based deck of cards can keep you entertained for a long time.