Playing Cards Piatnik Standard Extra Bridge — New Classics, 52+2, PIATNIK

Piatnik Standard Extra Bridge — New Classics, 52+2 are bridge-size playing cards designed for card games and competitive play. The deck contains 52 standard cards plus 2 jokers in a classic face and back design. Cards are produced by Piatnik with bridge-format dimensions that make them narrower than poker-size decks, facilitating comfortable holding and dealing multiple cards in the hand. Printed suits and indices are clear to support quick recognition during play.

Advantages

The cards feature durable cardstock that balances flexibility and stiffness for reliable shuffling and minimal edge wear. Bridge-size dimensions reduce overlap when holding many cards and improve visibility of individual indices. High-contrast printing and a classic court-card design ensure easy suit identification and consistent appearance across the deck. The inclusion of two jokers adds flexibility for games that require wild cards or replacements.

Suitable for

• Contract bridge and duplicate bridge tournaments
• Rummy and other multi-card hand games
• Poker variants played with narrower cards
• Casual home play and social gaming
• Card practice and teaching situations

Key specifications

• Format: Bridge-size cards (narrower than poker size)
• Card count: 52 standard cards plus 2 jokers
• Design style: Classic face and back designs with standard court cards
• Material: Coated cardstock suitable for repeated shuffling
• Printing: High-contrast indices and suits for readability

How to use

Shuffle the deck normally using overhand or riffle techniques; bridge-size dimensions allow comfortable one-handed holds and easier dealing to multiple players. For tournament play, verify the full 54-card set is present before starting and remove jokers if the game variant does not require them. Store the deck in its box or a protective case to maintain card edges and surface coating. When playing, fan cards slightly to view indices and reduce card overlap for accurate selection and bidding.

Usage recommendations

To extend card life, avoid exposing cards to liquids and extreme temperatures. Rotate between multiple decks for frequent players and replace decks showing significant edge fraying or surface gloss loss to ensure consistent shuffle and readability.