This is the central hub for our playing card guides at ClassicDecks. Use this page to explore collector’s guides by brand, compare major deck types, and find practical help for choosing the right deck.
Start Here: Core Playing Card Guides
- Plastic vs Paper Playing Cards
- Bridge Size vs Poker Size Playing Cards
- Jumbo Index vs Standard Index Playing Cards
Brand Collector’s Guides
- Aristocrat Collector’s Guide
- Arrco Collector’s Guide
- Bee Collector’s Guide
- Bicycle Collector’s Guide
- Congress Collector’s Guide
- Copag Collector’s Guide
- Gemaco Collector’s Guide
- Grimaud Collector’s Guide
- Hoyle Collector’s Guide
- KEM Collector’s Guide
- Maverick Collector’s Guide
- Modiano Collector’s Guide
- Piatnik Collector’s Guide
- Squeezers Collector’s Guide
- Tally-Ho Collector’s Guide
Comparison & Decision Guides
Best Decks & Buying Guides
Shop by Type While You Read
- Plastic Playing Cards
- Poker Night Playing Cards
- Bridge Playing Cards
- Canasta Playing Cards
- Hearts Playing Cards
- Spades Playing Cards
- Pinochle & Euchre Playing Cards
- Four Color Playing Cards
Not Sure Where to Start?
If you are deciding between materials, start with Plastic vs Paper Playing Cards. If you want the best-known premium plastic comparison, start with KEM vs Copag vs Modiano. If you want a historical starting point, pick the brand guide that matches the brand you care about most.