Playscii Cards

A 54-card playing deck where tradition meets terminal aesthetics.

Composed using Playscii, blending the MSX and DOS40 character sets into a nostalgic fusion of early computer graphics and classic card design.

What You Get

• 52 standard playing cards (Ace through King in all four suits)
• 2 jokers
• Custom tuck box

The Aesthetic

The numbered cards feature clean, geometric ASCII suit symbols that read instantly whether you're holding a 5♦ or a 10♣. The face cards transform into detailed character portraits rendered in text-mode graphics—each Jack, Queen, and King is a distinct personality.

This deck works equally well for:

• Standard card games (poker, rummy, solitaire, and all the rest)
• Magic tricks and cardistry
• Display pieces for retro computing enthusiasts
• Gifts for fans of ASCII art, pixel aesthetics, or early digital culture

Created using Playscii, an open-source ASCII art editor and game engine.

Learn more about Playscii at https://jplebreton.com/playscii/