22 major
56 minor
![[back design - regular]](http://www.learntarot.com/uwback.gif)
![[back design - tiny]](http://www.learntarot.com/uwbackt.gif)
13/16" x 1 3/8"
Plastic Case
1 5/8" x 2"
![[Sun]](http://www.learntarot.com/uwmaj19.gif)
![[2 of Wands]](http://www.learntarot.com/uww2.gif)
The Universal Waite deck is a near-duplicate of the Rider-Waite except that it has "softer color tones and subtle tints, instead of flat areas of color." Mary Hanson-Roberts, the artist of the Hanson-Roberts Tarot, executed a new coloring of Pamela Coleman Smith's original line drawings at the request of U. S. Games Systems. Her coloring reveals more details in the figures, costumes, and symbols. A side-by-side comparison of a few cards reveals the subtle differences. A companion book is also available - the classic The Pictorial Key to the Tarot written by Arthur Edward Waite.
| Universal Waite Version | Number of Cards | Size | Copyright | Publisher | Card Back Design |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | 78 22 major 56 minor |
2 3/4" x 4 3/4" | 1991 | U. S. Games | |
| " " | 2 1/4" x 3 1/2" | 2004 | U. S. Games | |
|
| Tiny | " " | 13/16" x 1 3/8" | 1998 | U. S. Games | |
| Tiny on a Keychain | " " | Cards 13/16" x 1 3/8" Plastic Case 1 5/8" x 2" |
1998 | U. S. Games | |
Language of Card Titles: English
Style of Suit Cards (2-10): story pictures
Also Included: instruction booklet, inspiration card
Major Arcana:
Fool, Magician, High Priestess, Empress, Emperor, Hierophant,
Lovers, Chariot, Strength, Hermit, Wheel of Fortune, Justice,
Hanged Man, Death, Temperance, Devil, Tower, Star, Moon,
Sun, Judgement, World
Suit Names: Wands, Cups, Swords, Pentacles
Court Cards: King, Queen, Knight, Page
See Also:
SAMPLE CARD IMAGES:
![[Queen of Swords]](http://www.learntarot.com/uwsqn.gif)
![[Ace of Cups]](http://www.learntarot.com/uwca.gif)
![[6 of Pentacles]](http://www.learntarot.com/uwp6.gif)
