Deck of Cards API
The Deck of Cards API offers developers a straightforward way to simulate standard playing card decks for game and educational applications.
Developed by Deck of Cards API
Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.
Draws a specified number of cards from the deck.
https://deckofcardsapi.com/deck/{deck_id}/draw/curl -X GET 'https://deckofcardsapi.com/deck/{deck_id}/draw/'{
"count": "integer (optional) - Number of cards to draw, default is 1",
"deck_id": "string (required) - The unique deck identifier"
}{
"cards": [
{
"code": "AS",
"suit": "SPADES",
"image": "https://deckofcardsapi.com/static/img/AS.png",
"value": "ACE"
}
],
"success": true,
"remaining": 51
}- Building card games for web and mobile platformsOptimized Capability
- Creating educational applications that involve card manipulationOptimized Capability
- Developing simulations for gaming or casino-related projectsOptimized Capability
- Rapid prototyping of games and card-related applicationsOptimized Capability
- ✓ No authentication required for immediate use
- ✓ Simple RESTful JSON API for easy integration
- ✓ Supports multiple decks and state management
- ✓ Free to use with generous rate limits
- ✗ Limited advanced card game functionalities (e.g., scoring)
- ✗ No official SDKs beyond example code snippets
- ✗ Rate limiting may restrict heavy production use
- ✗ No built-in user management or multiplayer support
API Specifications
v1Less than 5 minutes
60 requests per minute
Unlimited free usage with up to 60 requests per minute rate limit and no signup required.
Use Case: Best For
Developers prototyping or building card game related applications needing quick deck manipulation without complex backend setup.
Not Recommended For
High-traffic production environments requiring advanced game logic or player state persistence.
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