Cartesian Cards

Playing cards with a second purpose

Cartesian Cards designs decks that work as ordinary playing cards while carrying another use. The London-based company describes this as an extra dimension to a familiar pack. Its product lines include cards about cocktails, wine and beer, plus One Deck Game Cards. A buyer can therefore choose a deck for regular card play, for learning a subject or as a gift. The different products should be compared by card size and content rather than treated as interchangeable novelty packs.

Drinks information on the cards

Wine Cards put facts and guidance about wine on regular-size playing cards. Beer Cards cover styles, tasting notes, food pairings and examples to explore. Cocktail Cards carry recipes suited to sharing at a gathering. These are reference and entertainment products, not a substitute for a full course or a professional tasting guide. The shop groups the decks separately so a purchaser can select the topic that matches the recipient’s interests.

One Deck and unusual formats

One Deck Game Cards combine standard playing-card markings with extra symbols for several games; the reverse can form a chequered board. A mini version is also listed. Cartesian Cards has created very small and very large cards and says it holds Guinness World Records connected to these formats. For travel or family play, the compact game deck may be more practical than an oversized collectible card. Product pages provide the contents and dimensions for each edition.

Buying and wholesale enquiries

The company says its decks began as Kickstarter projects and have shipped to customers in many countries. The online store publishes shipping and refund policies, a contact route and information for wholesale buyers. International delivery cost and lead time should be checked for the destination before placing an order. Cartesian Cards lists Cartesian Studio Ltd as its company and London as its founding location; social pages and its newsletter carry information about new designs.