ACE of SPADES: Unraveling Its Mysterious and Deadly History - Game Documentary

Why is the Spade on the Ace of Spades so elaborate? Why do some consider it the "Card of Death?" Discover the intriguing history of the Ace of Spades! We will uncover the secrets, symbolism, and cultural significance behind this iconic playing card. Let's take a journey through time and card games as we delve into the fascinating story of the Ace of Spades.
00:00 Intro
00:45 Ancient Aces
01:03 Ace High Rule
01:22 Ace Onomastics
02:00 Standardizing the Ace
02:19 Taxes
03:23 Other Countries Lead Ace
03:45 British Invasions
04:32 Death Penalty
04:45 Krampus
05:08 Guy Fawkes
05:45 American Revolution
06:26 The Card of Death
07:15 Civil War
07:30 Tail to Top
History of Playing Cards, Game Documentary, Hidden History.

[@ciscoserrano]

I love this episode! Can’t wait to check out your music. ❤

[@Play-In-Games]

Thanks!

[@cbleslie]

The ace of spades was picked for the stamp because it makes for a better Motorhead song.

[@Play-In-Games]

😂 absolutely 🤘 !

[@UnprofessionalProfessor]

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[@UnprofessionalProfessor]

Amazing how they can make something as loathesome as taxation so aesthetically pleasing.

[@Play-In-Games]

Quite right

[@Bsnsobscuregames]

If you’re ever in Branson, MO check out their board game cafe. It has to be one of the best in the country and they have a decent amount of traditional card games including a Bahama Taxi board (which you’ll have to ask for). I think you and your audience would love the place.

[@Play-In-Games]

Sounds fun, I’ll have to get the Bahama Taxi rules down first!

[@Bsnsobscuregames]

@@Play-In-Games you can go in there and have a meet and greet and expose the world to Italian card decks.

[@jordannguyen3643]

in Russia, the Ace of Diamonds was chosen for the tax stamp

[@heroic-manrhoden2650]

I'm looking for an ace of spades with a purple sky and castle window, I can't remember. But I love watching this episode!

[@Play-In-Games]

Sounds like a good one to have, thanks for watching!

[@RyanJohnsonD]

Can you do one on how Bicycle became the number 1 card maker in America?

[@Play-In-Games]

As soon as then make me a paid brand ambassador, you better believe I will!😂

[@sainaro2335]

I have 4 French pattern decks from different manufactures (Cartamundi, Ducale, an advertising firm and Dal Negro) who all have a 1 as index on the ace instead of A. Dal Negro and Ducale have the exact same stamp on the clubs as shown in 2:14 with their logo underneath. They also both have the names of the corresponding historical figures printed on the court cards, which I found quite interesting. Cartamundi has their logo on the ace of spades. I sadly couldn't find anything on the advertisement deck.

[@Play-In-Games]

Very nice, sounds like a great journey through history!

[@sainaro2335]

​@@Play-In-Games I bought the Dal Negro and Cartamundi decks from a supermarket in 2021, so not that long ago! The other ones came from thrift shops though, thus I don't know in which year they were produced.

[@agedejong7693]

the spades on helmets during D-day where lot a good luck charm, they where for rapidly identifing what unit a soldier was from, some men had harts, clovers or diamonds.
only the 506th had spades, wikipedia gets this one wrong.

[@Play-In-Games]

Excellent information, thanks! At least "Band of Brothers" got it right.

[@linders2000]

In the Netherlands we have a famous card game of Toepen. Can you make a tutorial about it one time?

[@Play-In-Games]

Possibly, I don’t have a card game from there yet, so it sounds like a fun challenge. Does it play with a 52 card deck?

[@jorgerodriguez7889]

Hey Chris, do you know something about the german card game of Skat? I hope you do, trying to learn this game has given me a very confusing and hard time.

[@Play-In-Games]

As it happens, I’m planning to meet up with some Germans next month and have them show me how. I want to make sure I get it right, it’s an important classic.

[@StrawmnMcPerson]

Notice when they make claims but don't provide sources to back it up.

[@Frogmilk]

The night Cliff Burton from Metallica died he drew cards with Kirk. Whoever got the high card got the top bunk. Kirk drew a 10, Cliff drew an Ace of Spades.

[@Play-In-Games]

Spooky!

[@runningonfullnostanks4523]

Hmm..last night in my dream, I was given two playing cards by a occult practitioner (Tarot reader). The ace of ♠️ and the 11 of spades ♠️.
I wonder what that could mean?

[@Play-In-Games]

🤷‍♂️

[@PiperLadow]

Tramp stamps right cobarts

[@RyanCarney-u5m]

I got the ace on my ass. My favourite tattoo

[@Play-In-Games]

👆this comment 😮!

[@EnderBrun]

Jokes on you I have the ASS card

[@Julian-on7jq]

Def motorhead

[@PiperLadow]

Bic lighters