A set of playing cards (10), comprising a plurality of playing cards divided into first, second and third suits. Each suit is divided into a predetermined number of the cards (16, 18). The cards of said first, second and third suits having a non-rectangular shape. Historical indicia (12) of an ancient culture is disposed on at least one side (14) of each of the cards of the first, second and third suits. The historical indicia having first, second and third distinct categories associated with the first, second and third suits, respectively.