What is a face card?

A face card is a playing card featuring a face of a person rather than a number or suit symbol. In a standard deck of playing cards, there are typically three face cards per suit: the King, Queen, and Jack. Face cards are often more ornately designed than number cards and traditionally feature historical or mythical figures.

In a traditional deck of cards, the King is typically the highest-ranking face card, followed by the Queen and then the Jack. The value of face cards can vary depending on the game being played, with some games assigning specific values to each face card.

Face cards are often used in card games such as poker, blackjack, and bridge, where they can have special abilities or values that can impact gameplay. They are also commonly used in card tricks and magic tricks due to their distinctive appearance and recognizable characters.