These are a practical, wipe-clean set of playing cards for regular games at the table. You get two complete decks, one with a red back and one with a blue back, so two people — or two tables — can play at once, or you can keep a spare deck handy. The cards are PVC, so they do not crease or wear like paper cards, and a quick wipe keeps them clean.

Each deck has 54 cards (a standard 52-card pack plus 2 jokers). The cards are a standard poker size, about 63 × 88 mm (2.48 × 3.46 in) and about 0.32 mm thick. They are a comfortable size for most hands, and they work well with a card holder if grip is a problem.

If holding a fan of cards is tiring, these decks pair well with our playing card holders, set of 4. The holders keep the cards upright and easy to see, which can make a long game more comfortable for someone with arthritis or a weaker grip.

A carer or caregiver can deal, keep score, or simply sit and play a familiar game together.

What you get

• 2 waterproof PVC playing card decks (1 red and 1 blue)
• 54 cards in each deck, including 2 jokers
• Each card about 63 × 88 mm (2.48 × 3.46 in), and about 0.32 mm thick
• Pack weight about 312 g

Ideas for playing

• A familiar game: play the games people already know, such as rummy, whist, or a simple matching game.
• Two colours: the red and blue backs make it easy to keep the decks separate.
• With a card holder: use them with our playing card holders if holding a fan of cards is uncomfortable.

Sizes are approximate.