Experience Italian regional card artistry with Modiano Preference 400, a specialty deck designed for Preference, a classic Austrian strategy game. Since 1868, when Saul David Modiano founded his company in Trieste—then the most important port of the Austrian Empire—Modiano has been synonymous with quality, beauty, and innovation in playing cards. Today, Modiano stands as one of Italy's premier playing card manufacturers, trusted worldwide by serious players and card game enthusiasts.
The Preference 400 deck represents Modiano's commitment to game-specific excellence, offering players the perfect combination of durability, handling, and authentic performance for traditional Austrian card games. This specialty deck is designed specifically for Preference, a strategy game of Austrian origin based on a system of points and tricks.
Key Features:
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Single Deck – Complete deck for authentic Preference gameplay
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32-Card Deck – Austrian game format with cards numbered 7-8-9-10-B-D-K-Á (excluding 2-6)
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Vienna Pattern Type A – Authentic Austrian regional card style with traditional suit system
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Duplex 320g Cardboard – High-quality, reinforced cardboard stock for superior durability
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Card Size – Measures 63mm x 98mm, optimized for comfortable hand-holding
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Weight – Provides substantial feel and quality construction
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Austrian Game Format – Authentic Preference configuration designed for strategic play
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Environmentally Conscious – Fully recyclable packaging reflecting Modiano's commitment to sustainability
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Made in Italy – Manufactured in Trieste with over 150 years of Italian cardmaking expertise
About Preference:
Preference is a strategy game of Austrian origin designed for multiple players and based on a system of points and tricks. The game represents a significant part of Central European gaming culture and has been enjoyed for generations by enthusiasts throughout Austria and surrounding regions.
Unlike standard 52-card decks, Preference requires a specialized 32-card format (eliminating 2-6 in each suit), making the Modiano Preference 400 specifically designed to meet these exact requirements. This specialized configuration is essential for authentic gameplay and cannot be substituted with standard poker or bridge decks.
Vienna Pattern Heritage:
The Preference 400 features the Vienna Pattern Type A, representing authentic Austrian regional card design. This classic pattern connects to centuries of Central European gaming traditions and reflects the cultural significance of Preference throughout the Austrian region.
Premium Quality Construction:
The Duplex 320g cardboard provides exceptional durability and maintains excellent handling characteristics through extended play. The substantial cardboard stock ensures these cards will not warp, bend, or deteriorate through regular, enthusiastic play. This premium construction reflects Modiano's commitment to quality that has earned respect throughout Europe.
Modiano is recognized as a Historical Trademark of National Interest by Italy, an honor reserved for Italian companies with more than 50 years of history that have contributed to spreading and strengthening "Made in Italy" worldwide.
Whether you're a Preference enthusiast, collector of specialty game decks, European gaming culture enthusiast, or someone interested in Austria's gaming traditions, the Modiano Preference 400 delivers authentic Austrian gaming experience with the distinctive quality that has made Modiano one of the world's most respected playing card manufacturers.
