This made them much easier to block print and stencil, and so playing card production shifted its centers of power to France. French playing cards took over Europe. And, gradually, the world.

Playing cards are obviously no longer Nintendo’s main attraction, but the gaming giant hasn't forgotten its humble playing card roots. Nintendo has continued to release card decks, albeit not as ...

Our love of playing cards dates farther back than you think—perhaps as far back as the T’ang Dynasty. Here’s a look at their colorful past. It is not known how these cards were played ...