card back

Hidden playing surface

The card back is the reverse side of a playing card, trading card, or similar item—the side that faces away when held normally and typically features a uniform design.

In card games, identical backs prevent players from identifying cards before they're revealed.

Collectors and players often prize distinctive or rare backs: The vintage card back featured an intricate scrollwork pattern.

Related

sleeve · poker · playing · flip · tarot · artwork · collector · collector item · holographic · spine · scratch off · shuffle · deal · trade · bicycle · casino · matte · glossy

Categories
Opposites
card orientation/side

card backcard face

Printed playing side

face · front · obverse · face-up · recto

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G