In the 16th century, a variant form of tarot called Minchiate was invented in Florence. A Minchiate deck includes 20 additional trump cards: the signs of the zodiac, the four elements, and the four virtues (Prudence, Faith, Hope, and Charity) missing from the standard tarot. Minchiate was also called Gemini or Germini, and became very popular from the 17th through the 19th centuries, in places as far away as Sicily, Genoa, and even France.

Minchiate is a late-medieval card game, probably originating in 15th century Florence, Italy; it is no longer widely played. Minchiate can also refer to the special deck of playing cards used in the game. The deck is closely related to the tarot cards, but contains an expanded suit of trumps.