# Bread-and-Butter Gambling The Toast Playing Cards Serve Up a Delectable Deck By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-03-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-playing-cards References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2011/03/24/toast-playing-cards/33295) & [japantrendshop](http://www.japantrendshop.com/toast-playing-cards-p-1071.html?a_aid=7a684d8f) Playing with a [deck of cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-5) may form one of the simplest social pastimes, but given the novelty of modern technological diversions, something like these Toast Playing Cards could entice people back to old-timey entertainment. Within the realm of food preparation, bread is a blank canvas that can be dressed with anything from peanut butter and jam to tomatoes and tuna. We're all more than accustomed with the Jack, Queen, King and Joker characters within most hands, so to provide a little edible intrigue into a repertoire of [strategy games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chop-drop-chili) is a feast for those who've dropped the deck for more antisocial diversions. Toast Playing Cards can be purchased from the [Japan Trend Shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okinawan-brown-sugar-pineapple), and serve up a buffet of golden brown and burned bread, spread with an extensive selection of condiments that will perhaps provide more possibilities for new card games. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Food-themed Entertainment:** Creating card games with food-related themes can bring novelty and intrigue to traditional entertainment. - **Nostalgic Gaming:** Developing products that capture the nostalgia of old-timey entertainment can attract consumers seeking a break from modern technological diversions. - **Creative Card Design:** Exploring innovative card designs, such as using bread and condiments, offers opportunities to reimagine traditional playing cards. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can leverage food-themed card games to promote their products and create new marketing channels. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** The gaming and entertainment industry can capitalize on nostalgia by developing and marketing products that tap into old-timey entertainment. - **Design and Manufacturing:** The design and manufacturing industries can explore opportunities to create unique and innovative card designs, such as incorporating food elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Memory-Based Adult Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arschmallows.md) - [Insulting Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winsults-roasting-card-game.md) - [Breakfast-Inspired Novelty Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epure-xs-toast-bag.md) - [Red Bean-Flavored Toast Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-nosete-yaku-an-butter-sheets.md) - [Structure Building Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-cards-building-kit.md) - [Playful Food-Themed Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-vs-burrito.md) - [Croissant-Style Bakery Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-toast.md) - [Candy Challenge Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beanboozled-taste-the-truth.md) - [Pie-Flavored Toast Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-piestyle-sheets.md)