Experience Italian regional card artistry with Modiano Schnaps Preference, a specialty deck designed for Schnaps, a classic Austrian card 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 Schnaps Preference 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 Schnaps Preference, a game of Austrian origin that represents a fascinating intersection of cultural gaming traditions.
Key Features:
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Single Deck – Complete deck for authentic Schnaps Preference gameplay
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32-Card Deck – Austrian game format with cards ranging from 6 through Ace (no 2s through 5s)
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100% Plastic Construction – PVC 330-micron premium plastic for exceptional durability
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Standard Card Size – Measures 63 x 100 mm (2.48" x 3.94"), optimized for comfortable hand-holding
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Weight: 103g – Substantial feel and quality construction
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Austrian Game Format – Authentic Schnaps Preference configuration with specialized card selection
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100% Waterproof – Plastic construction resists moisture, fading, and wear from regular play
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Made in Italy – Manufactured in Trieste with over 150 years of Italian cardmaking expertise
About Schnaps Preference:
Schnaps Preference is a strategy game of Austrian origin designed for three players, based on a system of points and tricks. The game represents a unique part of Central European gaming culture and has been enjoyed for generations by enthusiasts throughout Austria and surrounding regions.
Unlike standard 52-card decks, Schnaps Preference requires a specialized 32-card format (eliminating 2s through 5s), making the Modiano deck 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.
Premium Quality Construction:
The 100% plastic construction provides exceptional durability and water resistance while maintaining excellent handling characteristics. The substantial 103g weight ensures cards feel premium in your hands and shuffle smoothly through extended play sessions. The PVC 330-micron plastic ensures these cards will not warp, crack, or deteriorate through regular play.
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 Schnaps Preference enthusiast, collector of specialty game decks, European gaming culture enthusiast, or someone interested in Austria's gaming traditions, the Modiano Schnaps Preference delivers authentic Austrian gaming experience with the distinctive quality that has made Modiano one of the world's most respected playing card manufacturers.
