Description
These periodic table playing cards in a tin put the science chart on the back of every card, then keep the whole deck in a neat metal case. Each back carries a grid of element tiles, from chromium and lithium to gold, neon and platinum. Every tile has its atomic number, symbol and name, set in coloured squares of red, mustard, green, teal, blue and grey on a soft cream ground. The pale grey lid wears the same print beneath the words Periodic Table and Playing cards, so the tin is as cheerful to look at as the cards themselves. Turn a card over and the faces are the classic ones, with aces, number cards and court cards in red and black suits and large corner letters that are easy to read.
Keep the tin in a coat pocket, a handbag or a suitcase and there is always a game ready for a train journey, a rainy afternoon on holiday or a long evening after dinner. With standard faces, the deck suits whatever you like to play, from rummy and whist to a round of patience on your own, while the element backs give everyone something to talk about between hands. At home it sits happily on a bookshelf, a desk or a games cupboard shelf, where the printed lid fits in neatly among books and board games.
The tin is metal and the cards are card. The tin measures 10.2cm long, 7.2cm wide and 2.1cm deep and weighs 0.13KG, so it adds next to nothing to a bag. The lid lifts off the base and fits back over it to keep the deck together between games. Wipe the tin with a soft dry cloth and keep the cards dry, sliding them back into the tin after each game. Finished with its printed lid, it makes a tidy present that needs little more than a ribbon.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Tin: metal; playing cards: card |
| Length |
10.2cm |
| Width |
7.2cm |
| Height |
2.1cm |
| Weight |
0.13KG |
Frequently Asked
What is printed on the backs of the cards?
Each back carries a grid of coloured element tiles from the periodic table, each showing its atomic number, symbol and name. They include gold, neon, oxygen and platinum on a soft cream ground.
Are the card faces standard playing cards?
Yes, the faces are classic playing cards with aces, number cards and court cards in hearts, diamonds, spades and clubs, so you can play all your usual card games.
How big is the tin?
The tin measures 10.2cm long, 7.2cm wide and 2.1cm deep and weighs 0.13KG. It is small enough to slip into a coat pocket, a handbag or a travel bag.
What is the tin made of and how does it open?
The tin is metal, and its lid carries the same periodic table print with the words Periodic Table and Playing cards. The lid lifts off the base and fits back over it to close.
How should I look after the cards and tin?
Wipe the tin with a soft dry cloth and keep the cards dry. Slide them back into the tin after each game so the deck stays together and tidy.
Does it make a good gift?
We think so. The printed metal tin looks finished as it is, so it makes a tidy present that needs little more than a ribbon or a sheet of tissue.