NEW Mattel - UNO 1970s Limited Edition Card Game

• UNO™ 70s Edition

• Limited Edition part of the Decades Series celebrating 50 years of UNO

• Features a muted color scheme with a groovy beige background and authentic 70s design aesthetic

• Classic UNO gameplay where players match colors and numbers to discard cards

• First deck in the series of 5 representing the decade when UNO was first created in 1971

• For 2 to 10 players ages 7 years and older

Manufacturer: Mattel

Edition: 70s Edition

Special Features: Limited Edition Decades Series

Item Number: GXV43

UPC: 887961962864

Release Date: 2021

Item Weight: 165 grams

Dimensions: 9.5 cm x 4.5 cm x 2 cm

Number of Players: 2-10 players

Playing Time: Approximately 30 minutes

The 1970s was a vibrant decade characterized by distinctive fashion, music, and cultural shifts. It was the era of bell-bottoms, platform shoes, disco music, and the iconic game of UNO that was first introduced in 1971.

This decade saw significant social changes, including the women's rights movement, environmental awareness, and the aftermath of the civil rights movement. The aesthetic of the 70s was defined by earthy tones, bright patterns, and a blend of natural and synthetic materials that is perfectly captured in this special edition UNO deck.

Pop culture exploded with disco music from artists like Donna Summer and the Bee Gees, while television shows like "The Brady Bunch" and "Happy Days" became household favorites. It was also the golden age of rock with bands like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd reaching the height of their popularity.

The 70s was truly a transformative decade that laid the groundwork for many aspects of modern culture, including the beloved card game UNO that continues to bring families and friends together fifty years after its creation.

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.

Over Thanksgiving weekend in 1971, the game caught the attention of Robert Tezak — owner of a funeral parlor in Joliet — who became hooked. The following year, Tezak made a deal with Robbins to take over UNO, and International Games was formed.

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.

To celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2021, Mattel released the Decades Series, with this 70s Edition being the first in the series of five decks representing each decade from UNO's 50-year history.

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 color 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 color for the next player to match.

• Wild Draw Four Card: Allows the player to choose any color 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.

This 70s Edition includes customizable cards that allow players to create their own rules, bringing a groovy twist to the classic gameplay!

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.

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