Tarot Original 1909
SKU 13519
$25.00
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The "Tarot Original 1909" is a faithful reproduction of the classic Rider-Waite-Smith (RWS) tarot deck, first published in December 1909, and not a standalone card game with unique rules. While general tarot decks can be used for playing traditional trick-taking card games, this specific product is intended for tarot readings and divination.
The Deck
The Tarot Original 1909 deck was designed by artist Pamela Colman Smith under the guidance of occultist A.E. Waite and is the most popular tarot deck in the world. This edition is noted for its high-quality reproduction of the original artwork and colors.
- Number of Cards: It is a standard 78-card tarot deck.
- Artwork: It features the iconic fully illustrated Minor Arcana pip cards, which were revolutionary at the time and allowed for more intuitive readings.
- Purpose: The deck is primarily used for millions of tarot readings worldwide, not typically for casual card games.
- Material: The cards are made of plastic-coated paper.
Use as a Game
While the Tarot Original 1909 is a divination deck, the general 78-card tarot structure was originally used for various European trick-taking card games (e.g., French Tarot, Tarock games).
- General Rules: These games usually involve bidding and trick-taking mechanics, where players must follow suit or play a trump card. The winner of each trick collects the cards, and points are tallied at the end of the round.
- The Fool Card: In these games, the special "Fool" card often acts as an "excuse" that can be played at any time to avoid following suit, and the player can reclaim it at the end of the trick.
- Scoring: The goal is often to meet a specific score threshold based on the point values of the cards captured in tricks.
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