He called the game “baccara”, which translates to “zero”, as all tens and face cards were valued at zero (the French spelling “baccarat” would be adopted later). The origins of the card game are debatable, but most believe it was created in the 1400s by a man named Felix Falguierein or Felix Falguiere.
Baccarat History - Learn About One of the Oldest Card Gamesīaccarat’s history is said to go all the way back to medieval Italy.