For generations, loteria/Mexican bingo has brought families together – the shuffle of cards, the sing-song call of “¡La Sirena!”, the rush to shout “¡LOTERÍA!” first. It’s more than a game. It’s nuestra cultura, our stories, our language, our connection.
But we saw something heartbreaking happening…
Kids stopped playing on their own.
Not because they didn’t love their heritage. But because their friends couldn’t understand the cards. Because Spanish-only meant leaving people out. Because centuries-old artwork – as beautiful and historic as it is – doesn’t speak to their world.
La Dama, El Catrín, El Barril… these images are treasures of Mexican art history, but they don’t touch the hearts of kids growing up with smartphones, anime, and streaming culture.
We Refuse to Let Lotería Fade Away.
So we created Lotería SLAM: Next Gen™- not to replace the classic:
But to build a bridge.
- Bilingual cards — English AND Spanish, so everyone can play together.
- 54-card deck — 100% compatible with traditional Don Clemente gameplay.
- 4×4 grid tablas — Classic format, just like abuela’s game.
- Modern themes meet timeless fun — Gamer, Superhero, Pop Star, Zombie, Avocado Toast… in vibrant anime style that today’s generation actually connects with.
Our tablets are English-only because the images speak for themselves – when the caller announces both languages, players just need to see their match. Clean. Clear. Universal.
Innovation, Not Imitation
We’ve all seen the copycat decks that just try to mimic Don Clemente’s art style. That’s not respect.
That’s imitation. You can’t improve on perfection.
Those original images are masterpieces of Mexican cultural heritage. So we didn’t try to remake them.
Wreathy Games® took a different path: Completely new anime artwork. Modern themes kids relate to. Bilingual cards so everyone can play together. We’re not pretending to be Don Clemente® – we’re creating the NEXT chapter.
This Is How We Keep Lotería Alive. Get them playing Next Gen with their friends. Let them feel the excitement. Teach them to yell “¡LOTERÍA!” Let them fall in love with the game.
Then one day? Hand them a classic deck. 54 cards. Classic rules. Magic.
Because both versions work together. Mix decks, swap tablas, play however you want.
“We’re not erasing tradition. We’re making sure the next generation discovers it.”
Lotería SLAM: Next Gen™
Donde la tradición encuentra la nueva generación
Where tradition meets the next generation