NEW Mattel - UNO 1970s Limited Edition Card Game

• Mark the 50th anniversary of the UNO game with a series celebrating the decades that it's been bringing people together across the card table!

• This '70s deck of cards, with their muted colour scheme and groovy beige background, represents the decade when UNO was first created and disco ruled the world.

• Features authentic 70s design aesthetic that captures the vibrant and groovy spirit of the 1970s.

• When players get down to one card they must yell "UNO!" whether they lived through the disco era or not.

• Always the perfect choice for game night, each deck of the matching card game can handle 2 to 4 players at a time!

• This edition will complement any UNO lover's game closet, ages 7 years and older.

Manufacturer: Mattel

Edition: 1970s Decades Edition

Special Features: Groovy Beige Background, Muted 70s Design

Item Number: GXV43

UPC: 887961962864

Release Date: 2021

Number of Players: 2–4 players

Playing Time: Approximately 30 minutes

Dimensions: 9.5 cm x 6 cm x 1.5 cm

Item Weight: 165 grams

The 1970s was a vibrant decade characterised by distinctive fashion, music, and cultural shifts that this special UNO edition brilliantly captures:

Disco Era: The 1970s saw the rise of disco music, with iconic artists like Donna Summer and the Bee Gees dominating the charts. Dance floors across the world came alive with the sounds of disco, and this UNO deck's groovy design perfectly reflects that energetic atmosphere.

Fashion Revolution: Bell-bottom jeans, platform shoes, and psychedelic patterns dominated 70s fashion. The muted colour scheme and beige background of this deck capture the earthy tones and natural materials that defined the decade's aesthetic.

Cultural Transformation: The era of social movements, environmental awareness, and the aftermath of the civil rights movement all contributed to a unique cultural landscape that's celebrated in this nostalgic UNO edition.

This deck serves as both a functional game and a collectible piece of 1970s design nostalgia, perfect for those who lived through the decade or appreciate its distinctive groovy aesthetic.

The UNO Decades Series is a special collection celebrating UNO's 50th anniversary with five distinct decks, each themed after a different decade from the 1970s through the 2010s:

1970s Edition: This first edition features groovy beige backgrounds and muted colours reminiscent of the disco era when UNO was first created in 1971.

1980s Edition: Features bright neon colours, metallic finishes, and designs inspired by early computer graphics and video games of the 1980s.

1990s Edition: Captures the colourful and bold aesthetic of the 1990s with designs that evoke memories of the grunge era and early internet age.

2000s Edition: Features designs inspired by the Y2K tech boom, early social media, and the digital revolution of the new millennium.

2010s Edition: The final deck in the series, representing the era of smartphones, social media, and digital influencers with bright colours and emoji-style graphics.

Each deck in the series maintains the classic UNO gameplay whilst offering a nostalgic visual journey through five decades of popular culture. Collectors can acquire all five decks to own a complete visual history of UNO's evolution alongside cultural trends.

UNO was invented in 1971 by Merle Robbins, a barber from Reading, Ohio. Robbins created the game to resolve a dispute about the rules of Crazy Eights and initially sold copies of UNO from his barbershop.

The game caught the attention of Robert Tezak over Thanksgiving weekend in 1971, who became hooked on it. The following year, Tezak made a deal with Robbins to take over UNO, and International Games was formed to produce and market the card game.

Following decades of massive success, International Games was acquired by Mattel in 1992, and UNO has remained a global phenomenon ever since. According to Mattel, approximately 17 decks are sold every minute worldwide.

Today, UNO is available in more than 80 countries and has expanded to include numerous themed editions, including this special 1970s edition that celebrates the decade when UNO was first created and disco culture flourished.

Setup: Each player is dealt 7 cards, and the remaining cards form a draw pile. The top card is turned over to start the discard pile.

Gameplay: Players take turns placing a card from their hand onto the discard pile. The card must match either the colour or the number/symbol of the card on top of the discard pile. If a player cannot play a card, they must draw a card from the draw pile.

Special Cards:

• Skip Card: When played, the next person in line loses their turn.

• Reverse Card: Reverses the direction of play.

• Draw Two Card: Forces the next player to draw two cards and lose their turn.

• Wild Card: Allows the player to choose any colour for the next player to match.

• Wild Draw Four Card: Allows the player to choose any colour and forces the next player to draw four cards and lose their turn.

Winning: When a player has only one card left, they must yell "UNO!" If they don't and are caught, they must draw two cards. The first player to get rid of all their cards wins the round.

Delivery: Enjoy FREE standard shipping to anywhere in Australia via Australia Post with every order! The option to upgrade to Express Post shipping for an additional flat fee Australia wide is available to select during checkout.

Estimated Delivery Time: 3–5 business days for standard shipping; 1–2 business days for express shipping.

Returns: We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Item must be in original packaging and condition. Items with broken seals may not be eligible for return unless damaged or defective.

Exchanges: We're happy to exchange any items that don't meet your expectations. Please contact our customer service team to arrange an exchange.

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