Experience superior visibility and enhanced readability with Piatnik Opti-Bridge Jumbo Index Cards, specially designed for players who value clarity and ease of play. Since Ferdinand Piatnik took over Anton Moser's card painting business in 1843, the Piatnik family has preserved and refined the art of playing card manufacturing for over 180 years. What began as a traditional craft shop in Vienna's 14th district has evolved into Europe's leading game publisher, with products now available in 72 countries worldwide.
The Opti-Bridge deck represents Piatnik's commitment to accessibility and functional design. Available in red or blue back designs with classic patterned artwork, this single bridge-sized deck contains 55 cards (52 standard cards plus 3 jokers) packaged in a tuck box. The bridge size cards measure 58 x 89 mm, perfect for bridge, rummy, canasta, and other classic card games where players must hold multiple cards comfortably in their hand.
The defining feature of the Opti-Bridge deck is its extra-large jumbo index—oversized rank and suit symbols positioned at all four corners of each card. This jumbo index dramatically improves card recognition from across the table and reduces eye strain during extended play. The large indices are particularly beneficial for players with impaired vision, aging eyes, or anyone playing in dimly lit environments such as bars, pubs, or home game rooms.
Jumbo index cards excel in games like Texas Hold'em where community cards are displayed face-up on the table—players can easily identify cards from a distance without squinting or asking for clarification. The four-corner index design (available in the 4-index variation) allows both left-handed and right-handed players to fan their cards comfortably while still seeing the full index. Bridge players benefit from improved readability while holding 13 cards, and the larger symbols ensure quick, accurate bidding and play decisions.
Crafted with precision on high-quality cardstock, Piatnik's Opti-Bridge decks feature smooth handling, clean shuffling, and the durability to withstand countless games. The cards are produced in Vienna, Austria, using materials from sustainable forestry sources—a commitment to environmental responsibility that Piatnik has maintained throughout its long history.
Made in Vienna, Austria, these cards carry forward the Piatnik heritage established when Ferdinand and his three sons—Ferdinand, Adolf, and Rudolf—incorporated as "Ferdinand Piatnik & Söhne" in 1882. Whether you're hosting bridge club nights, teaching new players, or simply want cards that are easier on the eyes, Piatnik's Opti-Bridge Jumbo Index deck delivers the clarity, quality, and accessible design that has made this Austrian manufacturer a trusted name for nearly two centuries.
