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The card game originated in China. The first paper playing cards were invented in 7th century China. Giacomo Casanova is a huge fan. Contemporary playing cards were invented in France. The US military uses playing cards in Iraq. Mental games, fun or entertainment. The reason there are 52 cards in a deck is that just like, the four colors represent the four seasons, while the 52 maps represent the 52 weeks of a year.