1. Read this article to find out how playing card holders bring
smiles to children, the elderly and even adults. Having a
history of more than 11 centuries from Central Asia all the
way to the Americas card games are without a doubt, one
of the most universal forms of entertainment. They can be
played outside, inside, on tables, or on the floor.
2. Unlike other kinds of activities, card games are not limited
by age, strength or sex. All you really need to play is a set
of cards, a few friends, and a desire to win. Unfortunately,
however, for the elderly, the disabled or even adults with
small hands or a limited grip, the game can be hindered by
your ability to hold up your cards. Playing card holders
have been developed to solve all these challenges.
3. Playing card holders can be especially useful for games
such as canasta or hand and foot where a large number of
cards are required to be held. They come in a wide variety
of shapes, colors and sizes, but are generally either made
of wood or plastic and are washable. Some card holders
can hold many decks, but they all allow one card to be
pulled while the others stay in place. In addition to making
the game easier to play, playing card holders are also
useful as they enhance the life of the playing cards
themselves.
4. The plastic round kind normally have a gripping
mechanism that ranges from a simple foam lining to those
that are spring-loaded. Other options include the wood
playing card holder and the 4-triangle shaped card holder
which both make holding a large number of cards much
easier.
5. The playing card holder for disabled individuals (such as
those with only one hand and/or limited function in their
upper extremities) is also widely available. These include
plastic models that also hold pencils and coins and
wooden ones that can hold more than one row of cards.
Some wooden card holders even allow cards to be flipped
down with a single touch. Versions for kids can be
handheld, tabletop, or both and can hold up to 20 cards.
These come in a variety of bright and festive colors. Some
are available in sets of two and others come in sets of four.
6. In addition to those card holders that serve to hold up
your cards during the game, there are also playing card
boxes and playing card cases that can be used to store
your cards, travel with them, or just keep them in one
place while not being used. Tabletop versions are usually
made from plastic and can hold up to nine decks of cards,
while portable travel versions are often made of leather
and look like large wallets.
7. While we all love a good game of cards, holding on to
those cards and keeping them all in place may not always
be easy. And even though card games require very little
expertise to play, playing card accessories can add to the
fun and make the game more enjoyable.