The card deck “Lithuanian Superheroes”

This deck holds all of Lithuania. Not the one you see in tourist brochures, but the real one: where politicians claim to care, business leaders turn “innovation” into public contracts, and influencers buy followers to sell you life’s meaning. The cards aren’t random – each figure holds symbolic weight. You might laugh, get annoyed, or be surprised – but you won’t stay indifferent. Let’s play.

ACES – Those above the game – They no longer sit in the front row, but their shadow still falls on every decision. Once commanding podiums or financial flows, today they watch from a distance – silent, but powerful. They don’t speak loudly anymore. They don’t need to. Everyone already knows who they are.

KINGS – Old-school authority – They step up when it’s time to shake hands or give a serious speech. Their words sound formal, their decisions well-calculated. They promise change – sometimes sincerely, sometimes by the numbers. Still, they’re the ones in the spotlight when it matters.

QUEENS – Influence with makeup and a microphone – You can’t miss them – they’re always on screen, in the comments, or in the middle of a national debate. Their actions can be confusing or surprising, but one thing’s clear: they shape the mood, the headlines, and the conversation. They don’t rule quietly – they rule loudly.

JACKS – System tools or wildcards? – They still play by the rules – except when they don’t. Some yell loudly, others vanish abroad, and a few sign anything put in front of them. Some are dangerously flashy, others dangerously invisible. Chaotic but somehow always in the game.

TENS – Names without the power – Famous faces, often with a party badge or official title, but the real decisions happen without them. They’re still called leaders, though someone else holds the reins. They don’t necessarily lead – but they always tell others how things should be done.

NINES – The ones who “oversee” everything – They sit in serious chairs and talk about serious topics. Official, visible, often quoted – but rarely understood. They sign documents no one reads and make decisions later explained as “a complex situation.” When needed – they answer. When not – they delegate.

EIGHTS – Faces you can’t escape – Always on screen, always quoted, always talked about. Criticized, mocked – yet somehow irreplaceable. They comment on everything, from politics to the weather, and without them, the airwaves would feel strangely empty. They don’t always change anything, but nothing moves without them.

SEVENS – A parade of questionable decisions – They speak in ways that make you wonder whether to laugh or cry. Their decisions raise only one question: “Seriously?” Their quotes become headlines, their memes outlive their policies. They trip over their own words often, yet somehow remain in the picture.

SIXES – The faces and voices of the media – They read the news, host the shows, and keep a straight face even when the world’s on fire. Officially neutral, but every word carries a flavor. They shape what’s seen and what’s silenced. We all recognize their smiles – but the question remains: whose voice is it, really?

FIVES – Cultural elites without a compass – They love big phrases, being quoted, and receiving grants. Their positions are loud, their impact – not so much. Arrogant, yet sensitive to criticism – especially when misunderstood. They often seem important… mostly because they look important.

FOURS – Facebook’s front-line performers – They always have something to say – usually about everything. Long rants, hundreds of likes, and replies only to those who agree. They entertain, irritate, confuse – but are never ignored. Lots of followers, little accountability. But every post is a small performance.

THREES – Screen-ready “experts” on demand – They appear when someone needs a “smart opinion.” Speak with confidence on anything – from national security to nutrition. Usually chosen for convenience, not expertise. System-made figures creating the illusion of knowledge.

TWOS – Famous for very specific reasons – Their fame is no accident. Some made headlines with bold appearances, others stood out due to unique personal situations. Some just know how to stay in the spotlight. They don’t influence decisions, but somehow stay on screen longer than most serious players.

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JOKERS – The ones rewriting the rules
They don’t fit any mold – and that’s exactly why they work. Sometimes they laugh with the crowd, sometimes they drop serious moves. They can be both the scene and the centerpiece. Hard to read, impossible to ignore. While others play the game, they rewrite it.