Lotus Card Shuffler

Three steps. Five seconds. Done.

1. Load: Open the Lotus and place one or two decks of standard poker-sized cards in the center tray.
2. Touch: Press the left sensor for one deck or the right sensor for two decks. The Lotus activates and begins separating cards one-by-one into two piles using its inverse riffle mechanism.
3. Stack: Pick up the two piles, stack them together, and repeat 3-7 times for a mathematically thorough shuffle. The whole process takes under 30 seconds for a full randomization.

The inverse riffle technique is the opposite of what cheap shufflers do. Instead of forcing cards together at harsh angles (which bends and damages them), the Lotus separates the deck card-by-card into two piles, then you recombine. It's the same principle as a hand riffle — just automated, consistent, and gentle.

Families: Game night with kids means someone's always struggling to shuffle. The Lotus handles it so everyone can focus on playing. Works with UNO, Phase 10, and any standard-sized card game.

Poker players: No more uneven shuffles, no more waiting for the slow shuffler at the table. Load, touch, play. Your cards stay in better condition, too.

Seniors and anyone with limited mobility: This was our original reason for building the Lotus. If shuffling is hard on your hands — arthritis, limited grip strength, any physical limitation — the touch-activated design means zero force required. Just a light touch.

Gift buyers: Compact, beautifully designed, and genuinely useful. The Lotus is the kind of gift people didn't know they wanted until they use it once.

Anyone who hosts: If you have people over to play cards even occasionally, the Lotus removes the one annoying part of the experience. Shuffling goes from chore to conversation piece.

• Mechanism: Inverse riffle
• Activation: Touch sensor (left = 1 deck, right = 2 decks)
• Capacity: Up to 2 standard decks (104 cards)
• Card size: Standard poker-sized (2.5" x 3.5")
• Power: 9V battery (included), lasts 500+ shuffles
• Materials: Premium plastic with headset-grade coating
• Noise level: Between an electric toothbrush and a small spice grinder
• Storage: Folds flat, cards stay inside when closed
• Warranty: 1-year against manufacturing defects
• Returns: 30-day satisfaction guarantee, full refund

Works great with: Bicycle, Copag, KEM, UNO, and any standard 2.5" x 3.5" cards with textured surfaces. Works with 100% plastic cards.

Works sometimes: Bridge-sized cards (Bicycle bridge often works, others vary by texture).

Not recommended: Sleeved cards (most too wide), completely smooth/glossy cards, non-standard sized board game cards.

• Free shipping within the United States
• 30-day satisfaction guarantee — full refund
• 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects
• Questions? info@play-lotus.com

Does the Lotus Shuffler damage cards?
No. The inverse riffle mechanism separates cards one-by-one rather than forcing them together. The rollers grip gently without leaving marks. Your cards come out the same way they went in.

How many times should I shuffle?
For a mathematically thorough shuffle, run the Lotus 3-7 times. Most people do 3 for casual games. Poker players may prefer 5-7 for full randomization. The whole process takes under 30 seconds.

Does it work with UNO cards?
Yes. UNO cards are standard poker-sized (2.5" x 3.5") and work great with the Lotus. Same for Phase 10, Skip-Bo, and most card games.

How loud is it?
The Lotus is quiet — between an electric toothbrush and a small spice grinder. Quiet enough for late-night games without waking anyone up.