{"product_id":"bicycle-bridge-playing-cards-rider-back-red-blue","title":"Bicycle® Bridge Playing Cards – Rider Back, Single Red or Blue Deck","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBicycle® Bridge Playing Cards use a narrow card format that is easier to hold when a game requires a larger hand.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each purchase includes one standard-index Rider Back deck in the selected red or blue color, printed on Bicycle Classic Card Stock with the brand’s Air-Cushion® Finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne individual deck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose either Red or Blue before adding the product to your cart. The purchase does not include both colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow bridge-size format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cards measure approximately 2.25 inches wide by 3.5 inches high—about one-quarter inch narrower than poker-size cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard index:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional-sized corner numbers, letters and suit symbols rather than enlarged jumbo or large-print indices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRider Back design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features Bicycle’s recognizable card-back artwork in the selected red or blue color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBicycle Classic Card Stock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional playing-card construction for bridge, canasta, rummy, hearts, whist and other card games.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir-Cushion® Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The embossed finish is designed to support smooth shuffling, dealing, fanning and card handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in USA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bicycle identifies its bridge-size cards as manufactured in the United States.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(216, 216, 216); padding: 16px; margin: 22px 0px; background: rgb(247, 247, 247); text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne sealed Bicycle Bridge Playing Card deck in the color selected above. Red and Blue decks are sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBicycle Bridge Playing Card Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eBicycle®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eBridge-size standard playing cards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eOne individual deck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eAvailable colors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eRed or Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eCard format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eBridge size \/ narrow size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eApproximate dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003e2.25 inches wide by 3.5 inches high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eIndex style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eStandard international index\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eCard-back design\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eBicycle Rider Back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eCard stock\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eBicycle Classic Card Stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eAir-Cushion® Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eThe United States Playing Card Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eManufacturing claim\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eMade in USA, subject to current product-level verification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhat Is a Bridge-Size Playing Card?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBridge-size cards are narrower than standard poker-size cards while retaining the same approximate height. The reduced width can make a larger hand of cards easier to hold, organize and fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eBridge size—this product\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePoker size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003e2.25 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003e2.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003e3.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003e3.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eNarrower hand and easier handling of several cards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eWider traditional format used for poker, magic and general play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eBridge, canasta, rummy, hearts, whist and other games involving larger hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePoker, blackjack, solitaire, magic, cardistry and general games\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFor a wider poker-size deck with the same familiar Rider Back artwork, compare the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/products\/bicycle-807-rider-back-playing-cards-classic-tuck-design-red-blue\"\u003eBicycle 807 Rider Back playing cards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy Use Narrow Cards for Bridge and Canasta?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGames such as bridge and canasta can require players to hold and organize many cards at once. The narrower bridge-size format reduces the total width of the hand without reducing the card height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBridge-size cards may be a useful choice when you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegularly hold a large hand of cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefer a narrower deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave smaller hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay bridge, canasta, rummy, whist or hearts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant traditional Rider Back artwork in a compact format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed decks for a bridge club or recurring card night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe narrower size is a format preference. It does not change the rules of the game or prevent the deck from being used for many other standard card games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eStandard Index vs. Jumbo or Large Print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis deck uses standard indices. The corner numbers, letters and suit symbols are the traditional size rather than an enlarged format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eIndex style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eBest suited for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eImportant distinction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard index—this product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eTraditional card appearance and compact fanning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eUses ordinary-sized corner markings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJumbo or large print\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePlayers who prefer larger, more visible corner markings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; padding: 10px;\"\u003eLarger indices do not necessarily mean larger physical cards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFor enlarged indices in a wider poker-size format, compare the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/products\/bicycle-playing-cards-rider-back-red-or-blue-deck-jumbo-index\"\u003eBicycle Rider Back Jumbo Index deck\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRed or Blue: Which Deck Should You Choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe red and blue variants use the same bridge-size format, standard index, Rider Back artwork, card stock and finish. The principal difference is the card-back and tuck-box color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed:\u003c\/strong\u003e One bridge-size deck with the red Rider Back design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue:\u003c\/strong\u003e One bridge-size deck with the blue Rider Back design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeed both colors?\u003c\/strong\u003e Add one color to the cart, return to this page and add the second color separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUsing two back colors can make it easier to rotate decks between deals or keep separate decks organized during a club session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBest Uses for Bicycle Bridge Playing Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContract bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuplicate bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRummy and gin rummy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHearts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand and Foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolitaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily card nights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge clubs and community groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel and compact game kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow to Care for the Deck\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle the cards with clean, dry hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep food, beverages and moisture away from the cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturn the deck to its tuck box after play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore it in a dry location away from excessive heat and humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not wash or immerse the cards in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the deck when individual cards become marked, torn, badly bent or difficult to shuffle consistently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDoes one purchase include both a red and blue deck?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNo. Each purchase includes one individual deck in the color selected above. Red and Blue are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhat size are Bicycle Bridge playing cards?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBridge-size cards measure approximately 2.25 inches wide by 3.5 inches high. They are approximately one-quarter inch narrower than standard poker-size cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy are bridge cards narrower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe narrower format makes it easier to hold and organize a larger hand of cards. It can be particularly useful for bridge, canasta and similar games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAre these standard-index or large-print cards?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThese are standard-index cards with traditional-sized corner markings. They are not the separate Bridge Large Print product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCan these cards be used for games other than bridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYes. They can be used for canasta, rummy, hearts, whist, solitaire and many other traditional card games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAre these poker-size cards?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNo. They are narrower bridge-size cards. Choose a poker-size Rider Back product when the wider 2.5-inch format is preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAre the red and blue decks otherwise the same?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYes. The primary variant difference is color. Both use the same bridge-size format, standard index, Rider Back design and Air-Cushion finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDo these cards use Bicycle’s Air-Cushion finish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYes. Bicycle identifies its bridge-size Rider Back products as using the brand’s Air-Cushion® Finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAre these 100% plastic cards?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNo. These are traditional Bicycle card-stock playing cards, not washable 100% plastic cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAre Bicycle Bridge cards made in the USA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBicycle identifies its bridge-size playing cards as made in the United States. buyamerican.mom should retain current packaging and supplier documentation for both color variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow many decks do I need for bridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOne standard deck is used for an ordinary bridge game. Clubs and duplicate events may keep several decks available to rotate colors, prepare boards or replace worn cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCan I order these cards in bulk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFor bridge-club, tournament, community-center or event quantities, contact buyamerican.mom before ordering to confirm current inventory, case quantities, pricing and shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eExplore More American-Made Playing Cards and Games\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/collections\/toys-games\"\u003eAmerican-made toys, playing cards and family games\u003c\/a\u003e for additional Bicycle decks, board games, puzzles and game-night products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFor recommendations by age and game type, read the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/blogs\/made-in-the-usa\/best-american-made-toys-games-by-age\"\u003eBest American-Made Toys \u0026amp; Games by Age guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClassicDecks","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":54014570791204,"sku":"sku-45279431688382","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":54014570823972,"sku":"JKR1004995","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2494\/1860\/files\/10015489-bicycle-bridge_size_red_or_blue-00__65296.webp?v=1779410902","url":"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/products\/bicycle-bridge-playing-cards-rider-back-red-blue","provider":"BuyAmerican","version":"1.0","type":"link"}