{"product_id":"sports-variety-mix-menko-card-set","title":"\"Sports Variety Mix\" Menko Card Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a set of vintage \u003cem\u003emenko\u003c\/em\u003e cards in a round, printed, collectible style that were popular in the 1950s to 1970s. Read more below to learn more about this game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA lively celebration of sports and competition! This set of 21 vintage Japanese round menko cards features a colorful assortment of boxing, wrestling, volleyball, track and field, and other athletic scenes, mixing action-packed illustrations with playful cartoon characters. The collection includes some repeated designs, with cards ranging from approximately 2\" to 3.5\" in diameter, and shows signs of age, use, and wear, including surface scuffs, fading, creases, and worn edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMenko are traditional Japanese game cards that have entertained children for generations, becoming especially popular during the mid-20th century. Made from sturdy cardboard in a variety of shapes and sizes, these colorful cards feature everything from samurai and sports figures to superheroes, monsters, and beloved television and anime characters. Players traditionally took turns throwing their menko onto the ground, attempting to flip an opponent's card using the force of impact or a burst of air. Today, vintage menko are nostalgic collectibles that offer a fascinating glimpse into Japanese childhood, popular culture, and the bold, colorful artwork of the Showa era. Each card carries a little piece of history, often with signs of wear from years of enthusiastic play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSee last photo for playing instructions. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/uUnBJX7X1GY?si=7zuwSx1kQkWD2RL0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e to watch a video of people playing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"21 Cards - 3.5\"-2\"","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67624093417785,"sku":"1026menko22","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4560\/2105\/files\/IMG_0794_87f45ad6-4d11-4962-a08c-7ef05115cd21.jpg?v=1791470644","url":"https:\/\/kyotokimono.com\/products\/sports-variety-mix-menko-card-set","provider":"Kyoto Kimono","version":"1.0","type":"link"}