{"product_id":"vintage-hoyle-super-jumbo-bridge-shell-back-st-paul","title":"Vintage Hoyle Super Jumbo Bridge Shell Back Playing Cards – St. Paul Era – Rare Gray Jester Jokers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Rare St. Paul Hoyle with an Unusual Gray Jester Joker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese vintage \u003cstrong\u003eHoyle Super Jumbo Bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e Playing Cards combine one of Hoyle's most recognizable designs with one of the more unusual versions of its famous Jester Joker. Produced during the St. Paul era of Hoyle Products, before the brand was acquired by The United States Playing Card Company, the deck features the classic Shell Back in your choice of red or blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real collector highlight is inside. Instead of the familiar red-and-yellow Hoyle Jester, this Super Jumbo version uses a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003ered-and-gray\u003c\/strong\u003e color treatment. Two matching full-size optical-illusion Jokers are included, with the jester holding a scepter topped by a miniature version of his own face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the deck is equally distinctive. Designed for players who need maximum visibility, the Super Jumbo format uses approximately 1-inch ranks and suit symbols. Kings, Queens and Jacks are represented by oversized letters and a large center suit symbol rather than traditional illustrated court figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ace of Spades is marked \u003cstrong\u003e“HOYLE PRODUCTS – ST. PAUL MINN. U.S.A.”\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying this as pre-2001 Hoyle production from the brand's independent Minnesota era. The Jokers are marked \u003cstrong\u003e“HOYLE – PLASTIC COATED – Made in U.S.A.”\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Hoyle Super Jumbo Bridge Playing Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSt. Paul-era Hoyle Products production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated c. 1980s–1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-2001 production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge size: approximately 2.25 × 3.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper Jumbo \/ low-vision index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 1-inch rank and suit markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplified large-print faces without conventional illustrated courts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic two-way Hoyle Shell Back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable with red or blue back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo matching red-and-gray Hoyle Jester Jokers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic-coated paper playing cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in U.S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo tuck box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Rare Red \u0026amp; Gray Hoyle Jester\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoyle's optical-illusion Jester Joker is one of the most recognizable Jokers in American playing-card history. On the familiar version, the jester's costume contains bright yellow accents. The Super Jumbo version found in this deck substitutes gray for those yellow areas, creating a much less commonly encountered red, gray, black and pink colorway. Both matching Jokers are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for Maximum Visibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper Jumbo Hoyle cards were created for easier reading. The bridge-size cards use exceptionally large letters and suit symbols, with a single oversized suit symbol centered on most cards. Even the King, Queen and Jack eliminate conventional court artwork in favor of bold, highly visible markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage cello wrapped deck from the pre-2001 Hoyle Products era. \u003cstrong\u003eNo tuck box is included.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cards show normal age and handling consistent with vintage playing cards. Please review the photographs carefully for the exact condition of the deck being offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore More Vintage Hoyle Playing Cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hoyle\"\u003eHoyle Playing Cards collection\u003c\/a\u003e, explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hoyle-bridge\"\u003eHoyle Bridge Playing Cards\u003c\/a\u003e, see more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hoyle-shell-back-poker\"\u003eHoyle Shell Back decks\u003c\/a\u003e, or discover older production in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hoyle-vintage-stancraft\"\u003eHoyle Vintage \u0026amp; Stancraft collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen were these Hoyle Super Jumbo cards made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ace of Spades is marked Hoyle Products, St. Paul, Minnesota. That identifies the deck as pre-2001 Hoyle production. Without the original tuck box, an exact year cannot be established, but this example is consistent with the 1980s–1990s Super Jumbo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does Super Jumbo mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper Jumbo refers to the exceptionally large rank letters, numbers and suit symbols. These cards were designed for maximum visibility and use markings approximately one inch tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre the cards themselves oversized?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The cards are standard bridge size, approximately 2.25 × 3.5 inches. “Super Jumbo” refers to the size of the printed values and suit symbols, not the physical dimensions of the cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is unusual about the Jokers?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version of Hoyle's famous optical-illusion Jester uses gray accents where the more familiar Joker normally uses yellow. Two matching red-and-gray Jester Jokers are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat back design does the deck use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cards use Hoyle's classic two-way Shell Back design, available in either red or blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere were these cards made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ace of Spades identifies Hoyle Products in St. Paul, Minnesota, and the Jokers are marked Made in U.S.A. This is a pre-USPCC Hoyle Products deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the deck include its original box?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The original tuck box is not included. This listing is for the vintage loose deck shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"US Playing Card Co","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":48783455355070,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":48783455387838,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/8443\/1806\/files\/HoyleStPaulsuperjumbobridgeAceQueenJokers.heic?v=1787631053","url":"https:\/\/classicdecks.com\/products\/vintage-hoyle-super-jumbo-bridge-shell-back-st-paul","provider":"ClassicDecks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}