Review Best Playing Card Holders

Many people, children and adults, find it so difficult to hold cards in one hand and play with the other. Whether the difficulty arise from undeveloped dexterity or neuro-muscular damage the benefits of playing cards need not be lost. Using a Playing Card Holder is a simple way to keep children and adults in the game. Ben Cook has reviewed many of them and tabulated his Top 6.

Ben Cook’s Top 6 Playing Card Holders

Not everyone feels comfortable holding playing cards in their hands. We have had a look at 6 different card holders.

Brand	Name	Image	Construction	No. of Cards Held	Self Supporting	Special Advantages
Gamewright	Little Hands Card Holder		Plastic	4-5	No	Keeps both hands busy
Exqline	Wooden Playing Card Holder		Pine Wood	up to 55	Yes	Curved, 3 rows, non slip
Yuanhe	Plastic playing Card Rack		Plastic	up to 15	Yes	Stand on table or hand held
SP Ableware	10-Inch Clear Playing Card Holder		Clear Plastic	up to 20	Yes	Entire card visible, Pencil Holder
Plusvivo	Wooden Playing Card Holder		Solid Pine Wood	up to 50	Yes	Felt bottomed to protect table
Brybelly	Triangle Hands-Free Playing Card Holder		Plastic	10-12	Yes	4 bright colors

How to Choose the Best Playing Cards Holder

• Consider where you are playing cards
• Who will you be playing cards with
• Is color important to you
• Do you prefer plastic or wood
• How many cards do you want to display
• Do you want to display in one or more rows
• What are the physical limitations of the card players

Top 6 Playing Cards Holders

1.        Gamewright Little Hands Card Holder

Young children have difficulty holding and sorting cards. This simple holder builds independence and confidence for the young participant. Gives children the opportunity to focus on the game.  Colourful style appeals to kids

2.       Exqline 3 Row  Curvd Playing Card Holder

The gently curved design creates a very natural ‘ín-your-hand’ feel when playing cards. The ability to ‘guard’your cards is helpful when playing with inquisitive opponents. Holds 3 rows of cards. Makes playing cards manageable for any age. Set of 2

3.        Yuanhe Plastic Playing card Holder

Easy to clean, set of 4 holders in different colors. The slot is easy to access and is lined to reduce card slippage. This holder has a stable base or can be hand held making it more versatile than most other holders

4.        SP Ableware 10 inch Playing Card Holder

Being able to see the full length of the card is an advantage for some card games. Lip of the slot reduces damage to the edge of the cards. The pencil holder at the front is great when you are the scorer.

5.       Plusvivo Solid Pine Wood Playing Card Holder

Stable, high visibility of cards and gently curved edges on the slots plus a 30 day return policy. Very stable base with felt surface protector. Hard to go past this set of 2 Playing card holders

6.        Brybelly Triangle Shaped Hands-Free Playing Card Holder

Colorful self-standing or hold in your hand card holders appeal to children. May accidentally release all of the cards instead of one in the hands of weaker players.

Playing Card Holder Summary

The Best Playing Card Holder is the one that the user feels comfortable with. Reducing the frustration that players feel when they can’t hold the cards will bring peace to your family play time. Equally, reducing shoulder, arm, elbow and hand pain will return energy and laughter to the card table Using a Playing Card Holder encourages activity, involvement concentration, skill and fun.

Original Review 2017

Review updates  October 6th, 2020, July 5th, 2023