The 144 Deck

This pack of 144 playing cards is both compact and versatile. Check out all the Games playable with The 144 Deck - personal favorites geeklist.

It is made up of 18 ranks and special cards in eight suits. The bold/light partner-suit design (with the same symbol and base color) also creates a four-suit double deck or extra-long suits (e.g., for a tarot deck), or it can be used to visually highlight any rank (e.g., for valuable cards). This deck is perfect for playing a wide range of well-known games. It's the perfect travel companion, lightweight and easy to carry. It also lets you explore and enjoy games that aren't available otherwise. The card design is straightforward, with no extraneous labels to distract or confuse. It's clear that clarity is the top priority here, and including extra systems like some other multi-decks do is not the way to go. This deck combines a unique system of ranks, face cards, and special cards with traditional playing card symbols and figures.

For a comprehensive collection of improvisation techniques with examples and other details, read the Manual for The 144 Deck in the files section.

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