Aluette – The Cow Game – Traditional Vendée Card Deck

A rare and historic French card game with Spanish roots!

🔹 Contents: Complete deck of 48 cards with Spanish suits (copas, espadas, bastos, oros)
🔹 Edition: Vintage Grimaud / France Cartes – includes original 4-page instruction leaflet (French)
🔹 Gameplay: Played by 4 players (2 vs 2), using codified facial expressions and signs to communicate
🔹 Nickname: Commonly called “La Vache” (The Cow), due to one of its most iconic cards
🔹 Box: Cardboard case with traditional cow design (see photos)
🔹 Condition: LIKE NEW – cards are pristine; instructions included; box shows light wear consistent with age

✨ A picturesque and fascinating game from the Vendée region, often played in local competitions. Originally brought by Spanish sailors in the 14th–15th centuries, it remains a cultural treasure of Western France.

⚠️ Very hard to find today – only 1 unit in stock!

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