These “Tree Spotter Cards” were published by Ed-U-Cards (no date).  The precise illustrations and warm colors give them a cozy look, I think.  And as the box copy enthuses, “It’s fun, too, playing the ’64 Point Game,’ learning many interesting facts about the different kinds of trees, and becoming an expert!” (Posted by Doug Skinner)

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“Card Magic” was a 1959 deck from Ed-u-Cards; it provided pictorial cards that allowed the young magician to perform various tricks.  This card was used in the “Spelling Trick.”  As a bonus, an “applause” card was also included, so the audience would know when that was expected. (Posted by Doug Skinner)

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I’m afraid I can tell you nothing about this charming Japanese deck, since all the copy on it is in Japanese.  Jack doesn’t look too welcome here, does he? (Posted by Doug Skinner)

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“Animal Bird Fish” (Ed-U-Cards, 1959) offered a lovely deck of dignified depictions of various creatures.  I limit myself to one; I pick the parrot. (Posted by Doug Skinner)

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Another “Hearts” has materialized — this one from Oriental Trading.  This time the fox is the jinx.  And if I were young, I would be a bit spooked by those eyes. (Posted by Doug Skinner) 

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“Mixies” — an Ed-u-Cards creation from 1956 — touted itself as the “card game of 1001 funny figures.”  Each card showed 1/3 of a person or animal, each from the circus; players could mix them up and admire the comical results; or collect sets of figures in a more conventional card game.  And, in either case, enjoy […]

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Yet another fish game has come our way; this one, “Go Fish,” was published by Oriental Trading — no date, but it looks like a recent addition to the canon.  The sea bass is joined in this version by the octopus, marlin, shark, dolphin, angel fish, sea horse, manta ray, and clown fish. (Posted by […]

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What better way to mark our 100th graphic lagniappe here than with “Piggy Bank” (Ed-U-Cards, 1965)?  The graphics for this game consisted of pennies and nickels — and, of course, the Silver Pig that you put them in. Children learned an important lesson here.  If you saved 100 pennies, you would have a dollar.  But an Ed-U-Card […]

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“Card Game of Flags of the United Nations” was published by Russell — no date, I’m afraid.  That’s a commendably descriptive title, I think.  The countries are divided into a number of categories: Veto Countries, Island Countries, African Countries, etc.  The “CC” indicates that Mexico is one of the “Costume Countries.” (Posted by Doug Skinner)

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The “Bowling Card Game” (Ed-U-Cards, 1962) let you enjoy the sport without getting any exercise.  And you could enjoy some colorful early ’60s graphics as well. (Posted by Doug Skinner)

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