# Timber Plank Playing Packs A Wooden Deck of Cards Will Last You a Lifetime By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-12-21 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-deck-of-cards References: [thefancy](http://www.thefancy.com/things/254974920524567073/Wooden-Deck-of-Cards) Whether its a rainy day outside and you are looking for something to do, or the power has been cutoff and you can't play your usual video games and mess around on the computer, you know that a wooden deck of cards always comes in handy. Why a wooden deck you ask? Well, playing with regular flimsy cards just doesn't cut it. The cards tend to bend out of shape, corners go missing and some even get ripped in half if the game gets a little bit heated. With wooden cards, you don't have to worry about any of those problems. You get a beautiful set of cards with the images engraved onto them that will last you a lifetime. A wooden deck of cards also makes a [great gift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-board-game) as it comes in a [leather pouch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Materials:** Opportunity for industries to explore the use of sustainable materials, such as wood, in their products. - **Premiumization of Games:** Opportunity for game companies to create high-end versions of classic games using materials such as wood and leather. - **Retro Gaming:** Opportunity to tap into the nostalgia of classic gaming by reviving traditional games and making them more durable with materials like wood. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can explore the use of wooden materials to offer high-end, durable gaming products. - **Gifts and Souvenirs:** The gift industry can capitalize on the popularity and durability of wooden, engraved playing card packs as classic keepsake items. - **Home and Decor:** The use of wooden materials, such as engraved playing cards and leather pouches, can be incorporated into high-end home decor products and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indie Game Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balatro-playing-card-deck.md) - [Customizable Trading Card Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trading-card-holders.md) - [Compact Game Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-up-chess-and-checkers-set.md) - [Pencil Shaving-Inspired Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-yoga-deck.md) - [Engaging 3D Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game.md) - [Mid-Century Modern Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-playing-cards.md) - [Date Night Card Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/date-night-deck.md) - [Reimagined Playing Card Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-wild-twists.md) - [Mindful Nature Activity Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-meditations-deck.md)