UNO®, the beloved card game, has come to Nintendo Switch.
From 1/24 at 10:00 a.m. PT to 1/29 at 11:59 p.m. PT, active Nintendo Switch Online members* can download and try the main UNO game at no additional cost.
via Nintendo’s official website
How do you play Uno?
Uno is a popular card game that can be played with 2-10 players. The objective of the game is to be the first player to get rid of all of your cards by matching them to the card in the middle of the playing area, called the “discard pile.” The game is played with a deck of 108 cards, with four suits (red, green, blue, and yellow) and four types of cards within each suit (0-9, “Skip,” “Reverse,” and “Draw Two”). Special action cards like “Wild” and “Wild Draw Four” can be played at any time and allow the player to change the color of the discard pile. The game is won by the first player to get rid of all their cards, and loses points are given to the player with remaining cards.
Where did Uno come from?
Uno was invented by Merle Robbins, a barber from Ohio, United States in 1971. Robbins came up with the idea for Uno when he wanted to create a new game for his family to play during their summer vacations. He printed the cards out on his own and began to sell them out of his barber shop. The game quickly gained popularity in the local area and eventually caught the attention of a toy and game manufacturer, International Games, who helped to mass-produce and distribute the game. The game was first marketed and sold as “Uno” in 1992.
Is Uno based on Crazy Eights?
Yes, Uno is heavily influenced by the traditional card game Crazy Eights. In fact, Uno was originally called “Uno Crazy Eights” when Merle Robbins first invented it. The basic premise of the game, in which players try to get rid of their cards by matching them to a central discard pile, is similar to Crazy Eights. Additionally, many of the action cards in Uno, such as “Skip” and “Reverse,” are also found in Crazy Eights. However, Uno has additional rules, such as the requirement to call out “Uno” when a player has only one card remaining, and the addition of colored suits, that set it apart from Crazy Eights.
If you decide to purchase the game during this offer, you’ll keep all save data, so you won’t have to worry about losing your progress. As an added bonus, for a limited time you can purchase this title for 60% off! The sale ends 2/6 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
