Experience superior visibility and enhanced readability with Piatnik Opti-Poker 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-Poker deck (part number 1419) represents Piatnik's commitment to accessibility and functional design. Available in red or blue back designs with classic patterned artwork, this single poker-sized deck contains 55 cards (52 standard cards plus 3 jokers) packaged in a tuck box. The poker size cards measure 63 x 88 mm (approximately 2.5 x 3.5 inches), which is the wider standard size preferred for poker, blackjack, and most home card games.
The defining feature of the Opti-Poker deck is its extra-large jumbo index—oversized rank and suit symbols positioned at the 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 poker games 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 larger symbols ensure quick, accurate reading of your hand and the board, allowing you to focus on strategy rather than straining to see your cards. This makes them ideal for Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Seven Card Stud, and other poker variants.
Crafted with precision on high-quality cardstock, Piatnik's Opti-Poker decks feature smooth handling, clean shuffling, and the durability to withstand countless games. The cards are printed in Vienna, Austria, using inks and varnishes that are scrub-resistant, high-quality, and biodegradable. Piatnik's commitment to using FSC-certified materials from sustainable forestry sources reflects their environmental responsibility.
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 poker nights, playing solitaire, or enjoying any card game, Piatnik's Opti-Poker Jumbo Index deck delivers the clarity, quality, and accessible design that has made this Austrian manufacturer a trusted name for nearly two centuries.
