The cards were typically used by the lower class to play gambling games, and were intended to be easy and cheap to make because, as gambling was illegal in China, there was a need for cards that could be disposed off easily.
The cards were typically used by the lower class. This was to play gambling games. The cards were intended to be easy and cheap to make because, as gambling was illegal in China, there was a need for cards. These cards could be disposed off easily.