Description
These dinosaur playing cards carry the Prehistoric Land print on the back of every card, with a grey tyrannosaurus and a brown triceratops facing off among dark green palm leaves on a soft pale blue ground. Turn them over and you have a classic deck in red and black, with traditional kings, queens and jacks and a bold ace of spades, so familiar games play just as they should. They are a mini deck, too: each card is 5.7cm long and 3.7cm wide, noticeably smaller than an everyday pack, and the deck comes in a little box printed with the same dinosaurs and finished in sunny yellow at the ends.
Their size is what makes them so handy. The boxed deck slips easily into a bag, a glovebox or a coat pocket, so a round of snap, rummy or pairs is never far away on a train journey, in a café or on a rainy afternoon at the kitchen table. At home it sits neatly in a drawer or on a games shelf without taking up room, ready whenever someone suggests a hand. The dinosaur backs bring a cheerful bit of character to every deal, while the clear, traditional faces keep play easy to follow.
The cards are made from card, with neatly rounded corners and a printed finish on both sides. As with any deck, keeping them in their box between games holds them together and keeps the corners crisp, and a dry drawer suits them best, since card does not take kindly to damp. Wipe the box with a soft dry cloth if it picks up fingerprints. As a small present, the boxed deck wraps up neatly and tucks in alongside a bigger gift, and it is a lovely thing to keep in a travel bag for long journeys.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Card |
| Length |
5.7cm |
| Width |
3.7cm |
| Height |
0.1cm |
| Weight |
0.033KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How big are these dinosaur playing cards?
Each card is 5.7cm long and 3.7cm wide, so the deck is noticeably smaller than an everyday pack and easy to hold, pack and carry.
What design is on the back of the cards?
Every card back carries the Prehistoric Land print: a grey tyrannosaurus and a brown triceratops among dark green palm leaves on a pale blue background.
Are the card faces like a normal deck?
Yes, the faces follow a classic design with red and black suits and traditional kings, queens and jacks, so your usual card games work just as they always do.
Do the cards come in a box?
They do. The deck comes in a small printed box decorated with the same dinosaurs as the card backs, with yellow ends, which keeps the cards together between games.
What are the cards made from and how should I look after them?
The cards are made from card. We suggest keeping them in their box somewhere dry, as damp can curl card, and wiping the box with a soft dry cloth.
Are these good cards to take travelling?
Their small size makes them easy to slip into a bag, glovebox or coat pocket, so they are handy for a game on trains, in cafés or on holiday.