The first time you travel to Red Dead Redemption 2’s Flatneck Station landmark, you’ll encounter a unique sort of fellow. Phineas T. Ramsbottom is a collector of sorts, and what he collects are the small cards found in cigarette packs. Speaking to Ramsbottom kicks off the “Smoking and Other Hobbies” side mission which involves finding Cigarette Cards on his behalf.
Ramsbottom will pay you for each card set you complete, and the Amazing Inventions set is worth $100. This guide will show you where to find all 12 Amazing Inventions cards in Red Dead Redemption 2 so you can claim that $100 payout.
Where to Find the Amazing Inventions Cigarette Card Set in RDR2
The locations of the 12 Amazing Inventions Cigarette Cards are outlined below.
Camera Card
Travel to Saint Denis and, using your map as a reference, proceed to the “N” in “Denis.” A little ways north you should spot a photo shop. There’s another building with a balcony near the shop and on that balcony you’ll find the card.
Player Piano Card
Saint Denis is also where you’ll find the Player Piano card. Head over to the local saloon and investigate the piano to find the card.
Dynamite Card
The Dynamite card is found at the Shady Belle landmark which is at the southeastern-most point of the in-game map. At Shady Belle you’ll find a cabin and on that cabin’s porch you’ll find the card.
Steam Locomotive Card
Head west from Shady Belle until you reach the Bolger Glade landmark. Near Bolger Glade is a church building with the Steam Locomotive card inside. To reach the card, head up to the church’s second floor and look for a platform with a bird’s nest. Jump over to the platform and inspect the nest to find the card.
Manned Glider Card
There are two roads heading west out of Saint Denis. Take the northernmost road and head left at the fork across the bridge to reach a landmark called Caliga Hall. Just to the west of Caliga Hall is a barn and inside the barn you’ll find the Manned Glider card.
Fountain Pen Card
On your map, travel to the “O” in “Lemoyne” and then head slightly northeast. You should find a small school building and, on one of the desks inside, the Fountain Pen card.
Telegraph Card
To find the Telegraph card, begin at the Van Horn Trading Post in New Hanover. Head west and follow the train tracks north and you’ll eventually reach an unmarked train platform. The card is on a bench on that platform.
Buck’s Revolver Card
Appropriately enough, you’ll find the Buck’s Revolver card in the Annesburg gunsmith’s shop. For reference, Annesburg is in the northeastern-most part of the map.
Cylinder Phonograph Card
The Cylinder Phonograph card is incredibly easy to find. Head to Valentine, enter the saloon, and examine the window ledge facing out onto Main Street.
Electrical Execution Apparatus Card
If you head north from the first “E” in “West Elizabeth” and across Little Creek River you’ll find a homestead. Inside the homestead, underneath a set of bunk beds, you’ll find the Electrical Apparatus card.
Typewriter Card
You won’t be able to collect the Typewriter card until you can freely enter the town of Blackwater. Near the “E” in “Blackwater” is a warehouse and on a barrel near the warehouse’s entrance is the card.
For more Red Dead Redemption 2 guide content, be sure to read our guide on finding the dinosaur bone collectibles. We’ve also got a guide on mastering the game’s dueling system.