La Loteria

Played beneath the shade of a backyard palapa or around the table during family gatherings, La Lotería captures a timeless ritual in Mexican culture — a game of chance layered with color, symbolism, and tradition. This version of bingo, brought to life through hand-illustrated cards and poetic riddles, transcends mere pastime to become an intergenerational thread connecting people through language, laughter, and shared memory.

Originating in 15th-century Italy and later arriving in Mexico by way of Spain, La Lotería evolved over centuries, eventually taking root as a cherished folk tradition. Its most iconic version — designed by French-Mexican artist Don Clemente Jacques in the late 19th century — features 54 images, each one a visual metaphor: El Corazón (The Heart), La Sirena (The Mermaid), El Sol (The Sun), and more.

Today, La Lotería remains both a nostalgic echo and a living tradition — a celebration of heritage, community, and the poetry of everyday life. Whether played during fiestas, holidays, or quiet evenings at home, each card called brings with it a small story, making La Lotería not just a game, but a cultural archive passed lovingly from generation to generation.

• Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Lightweight
• Acrylite front protector
• Hanging hardware included
• Blank product components sourced from Japan and the US

How to attach hooks on 24″ × 36″ horizontal frames:
Place each of the mounting hooks 1 inch (2.5 cm) from frame corners when hanging horizontally.

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