| Popular European children's game | |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Schwarzer_Peter-Museum_im_Ritterhaus_(3).jpg) Black Peter cards from a 1920 J. W. Spear & Sons pack | |
| Origin | Germany |
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| Alternative name | Schwarzer Peter |
| Type | Shedding |
| Players | 3 or more |
| Age range | 6+ |
| Cards | 31 or 37 |
| Deck | Special or standard packs |
| Play | Clockwise |
| Playing time | 5-10 minutes |
| Chance | Easy |
| Related games | |
| Old Maid, Vieux Garçon | |
Black Peter is the English name of the European game of Schwarzer Peter which originated in Germany where, along with Quartett, it is one of the most common children's card games. Old Maid is similar in concept to Black Peter and may derive from it.