See-Through Playing Cards

"Great for cheating. Terrible for literally everything else."

History

The see-through playing card was invented in 2020 by Clarence Dimsdale, a man who loved card games but hated surprises. A self-proclaimed “transparency enthusiast” and part-time inventor of things nobody asked for, Clarence grew tired of being out-bluffed by his grandmother during weekly poker night.

His solution? Remove all mystery from the game entirely. Using clear plastic sheets and a permanent marker, Clarence crafted the first prototype—immediately losing every round because everyone could see his hand. “Exactly as planned,” he said, confidently, while folding with four aces.

Though critics called it “the worst idea in card game history,” Clarence stood by his creation, claiming it encourages “radical honesty, deep trust, and very short games.” The cards briefly surged in popularity among professional truth-tellers, overly competitive toddlers, and magicians looking for a real challenge.

Reviews

★★★★★

Cathy R. – Professional Poker Face

⭐️⭐️

“These cards are see-through. Like, actually see-through. Everyone can see my hand. I haven’t won a game since buying them. 10/10 for honesty. 2/10 for strategy.”

Denise M. – Rule Stickler

⭐️⭐️

“I tried to introduce these to my bridge club. Helen had a meltdown. Agnes threw a muffin. We are now banned from Panera Bread. Proceed with caution.”

Marty P. – Easily Distracted

⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Every time I try to play, I forget whose hand I’m supposed to be looking at.. mine or theirs. Also, I lost three cards when I set them on a glass table. Took 45 minutes to find them.”

Tina F. – Kindergarten Teacher

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“I thought these were flashcards for teaching shapes. Turns out they’re playing cards. My students now gamble for goldfish crackers and honestly, I’m not mad about it.”