Native American tribes and their leaders fought bravely to defend their land and rights. The Indian Chiefs of the Old West Game & Playing Cards by U.S. Games Systems honors 13 legendary tribal leaders through a fully illustrated, fact-filled deck that serves as both an entertaining card game and an educational journey into American history.
Part of the Old West Series:
This fully illustrated playing card deck is part of U.S. Games Systems' acclaimed "Old West" series of card games. Like other titles in the series—including Lawmen of the Old West—this deck combines traditional playing card functionality with educational content, making it perfect for history enthusiasts, educators, and anyone fascinated by the American frontier.
13 Legendary Chiefs:
The deck features 13 different Native American tribal leaders, with each chief represented across one complete suit (four cards per leader). The legendary figures include:
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Sitting Bull – Hunkpapa Lakota leader
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Black Hawk – Sauk leader
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Tecumseh – Shawnee chief and warrior
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Red Cloud – Oglala Lakota leader
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Manuelito – Navajo chief
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Gall – Hunkpapa Lakota war leader
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Quanah Parker – Comanche chief
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Roman Nose – Cheyenne warrior
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Victorio – Apache chief
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Chief Joseph the Younger – Nez Perce leader
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Crazy Horse – Oglala Lakota war leader
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Cochise – Chiricahua Apache chief
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Geronimo – Apache leader and medicine man
Learn While You Play:
Each card lists a different fact about the tribal leader it depicts, with four unique facts per chief across the four suits. This makes the deck ideal for learning—whether used as flashcards, for educational games, or simply as fascinating reading material between hands of poker. The full-color illustrations bring each leader to life while the biographical information provides historical context about their courage, leadership, and struggles.
Key Features:
- Part of U.S. Games Systems' "Old West" series of card games
- 13 legendary Native American tribal leaders featured
- Full-color illustrations of each chief
- Four different facts per leader (one per suit)
- Educational content combined with standard playing card functionality
- Standard poker size: 2.5" x 3.5" (approx. 2.4" x 3.6")
- Suitable for all traditional card games
- Published by U.S. Games Systems
- Made in the USA
- Weight: approximately 3.2 oz
- Perfect for history buffs, educators, collectors, and card game enthusiasts
Whether you're a history enthusiast seeking to learn about Native American leaders, an educator looking for engaging teaching tools, a collector of Old West memorabilia, or simply someone who appreciates playing cards with meaningful content, the Indian Chiefs of the Old West deck delivers both entertainment and education in every hand.
