Card Shuffler

The audio begins with the faint whirring of a mechanized tool, a sound that is instantly recognizable as that of the automatic card shuffler. The rhythmic hum of the engine is punctuated by the soft, repetitive clicks of plastic cards being fed into the machine. The shuffle is smooth and continuous; a clear indication of a well-oiled mechanism at work. There is an underlying rhythm to the sound, almost like a heartbeat, the steady pulse of cards being systematically shuffled and re-arranged. The plastic cards slick against each other, creating a gentle rustling sound akin to leaves in the wind. Every so often, there is a pause, a momentary lapse in the constant shuffle, before the process begins anew. This is the sound of playing cards being expertly mixed, ready for the next round of games.