Though a standard card deck includes suits of numbered cards, winning combinations usually come in the form of patterns and sequences. While most seasoned card players learn to identify the patterns, what if a game like Gin Rummy could get reimagined with the same fast-paced gameplay of creating melds and runs but with a card deck design attuned to our visual sense?
Rule of Three, designed in collaboration with Art of Playâs director of puzzles and games Adam Rubin and agency Landscape, is both modern and a visual-forward take on the quick and intricate strategy of Gin-type games. The cards use elements such as shapes, colors, and stripes to make a hand instantly readable at-a-glance, helpful in a fast game where quickly making and adjusting sets is critical. The visual design makes the game approachable to younger players and seasoned card sharks alike. The deck comes housed in a sleek, black box with each of the gameâs shapes and colors represented.
