Bicycle Lo-Vision Playing Cards
$15.00
Low vision playing cards with 5 cm numbers and a four-colour suit design, allowing people with as little as 5% vision to play card games independently. Cards are standard size, double thick, and plastic coated for durability.
These Bicycle Lo-Vision Playing Cards are a practical option for playing cards for seniors who have reduced vision. Large 5 cm numbers and a four-colour suit system make the cards readable for players with as little as 5% vision, without changing the standard card size or gameplay.
How the cards work
The four-colour suit design replaces the traditional two-colour format: hearts remain red, spades are black, clubs are blue, and diamonds are green. This colour differentiation helps players distinguish suits at a glance. The cards are the same dimensions as standard playing cards, so they work with any easy card games your residents already know. Double-thick, plastic-coated construction means the cards hold up well to regular use.
One customer shared that her mother, who had lost enthusiasm for cards, found her enjoyment again after switching to these low vision cards — and was soon encouraging others around her to play.
- 5 cm numbers for high visibility
- Four-colour suit system aids suit recognition
- Standard card dimensions — no relearning required
- Double-thick, plastic-coated cards for durability
- Suitable for players with as little as 5% vision
- Familiar card games: Use the cards for well-known games such as Snap, Go Fish, Rummy, or Patience — the standard size means no rule changes are needed.
- One-on-one sessions: Sit with a resident for a quiet game of two-player Snap or simple matching games, using the colour-coded suits to prompt recognition and conversation.
- Small group play: Run a short round of Rummy or Sevens with a small group, allowing residents to hold and read their own hand independently.
- Suit sorting activity: Spread cards face-up and ask participants to sort them by colour-coded suit — a simple, low-pressure activity that supports hand-eye coordination.
- Reminiscence prompt: Use the cards as a starting point for conversation about card games residents played earlier in life, favourite games, or family card nights.
- Card size: Standard playing card dimensions
- Number size: 5 cm numerals for low vision readability
- Suit colours: Hearts red, spades black, clubs blue, diamonds green
- Construction: Double-thick, plastic-coated cards
- Minimum vision requirement: Suitable for players with as little as 5% vision
- Format: Physical card deck