Why is a joker in a pack of cards?

Answer 1

The extra "Joker" card is believed to have been invented by American Euchre players who, when modifying the rules sometime during the 1860s, decided that an extra trump card was required. Originally he was called "The Best Bower" or "Imperial Bower," and then later "The Jolly Joker".

These Jokers, or extra cards, were first introduced into American packs around 1863, but took a little longer to reach English packs, in around 1880. One British manufacturer (Chas Goodall) was manufacturing packs with Jokers for the American market in the 1870s.

Answer 2

The jokers are thought to have been added to playing card decks as highest trump cards for the game of Euchre. The card originates around 1860.

Answer 3

You can use jokers in many card games as a wild card. Plus, it's easier to take out a joker than put one in

Answer 4

Jokers are included because they are used in some card games. For other games you take them out. They can also be used as replacement cards if a card gets destroyed.