Set of playing cards

German soldiers frequently played cards as a common form of recreation and a way to pass the time during both World War I and World War II. Card games were considered an important morale booster and a "cardboard weapon" against boredom. The card games played varied by region and era, but several were particularly popular. This complex, three-player, trick-taking game is considered the national card game of Germany and was widely popular among soldiers. It is typically played with a 32-card deck (Aces, Kings, Queens, Jacks, and 7-10 of each suit). Doppelkopf and Schafkopf: These were other popular, tactical trick-taking games, with Doppelkopf more popular in the north and west, and Schafkopf in Bavaria.

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A nice and used card game, found amongst other decks in a feldpost parcel box