The designs are repeated either four or five times, to make a total of 20 or 25 cards. Âs nas is played with a set of five subjects, all courts, each of which is repeated either four or five times, for a total number of 20 or 25 cards Therefore, there are no pip cards, nor suits, as well Many experts say this game was played in the 16th or 17th century in persia, hence it is a predecessor of poker Others claim there is no description of this game till 1890, and since as is not a persian word but french for ace, it may only be the persian interpretation of poker, using the prviously existing cards. It was gradually replaced by the european version.
Houtum schindler in culin's chess and playing cards (1896). Âs nas type playing cards from persia.
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