NEW Mattel UNO Card Game - Braille Edition

• Braille included on every card for blind and low-vision players

• Cards include raised Braille dots in 2 corners for easy reading

• Action cards deliver fun, game-changing moments!

• Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant with an interactive tutorial

• Players can call for a "Card Check" to determine how many cards are in each player's hands

• Includes Quick-Play Reference Cards with traditional text and Braille

• Don't forget to shout "UNO" when you only have one card remaining!

Manufacturer: Mattel

Edition: Braille Edition

Special Features: Braille dots on every card

Item Number: GMM14

UPC: 887961858105

Release Date: 2019

Number of Players: 2–4 players

Playing Time: Approximately 30 minutes

Dimensions: 15 cm x 15 cm x 3 cm

Item Weight: 180 grams

The National Federation of the Blind is the oldest and largest nationwide organisation of blind Americans. The NFB knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

Founded in 1940, the National Federation of the Blind has been advocating for the civil rights and equality of blind Americans for over 80 years. The organisation works to help blind people achieve self-confidence and self-respect and to remove barriers in the path to opportunity.

Their partnership with Mattel to create UNO Braille is part of their ongoing mission to ensure that blind people have the tools they need to live the lives they want. This collaboration demonstrates how mainstream products can be designed with accessibility in mind from the start.

"National Federation of the Blind," the National Federation of the Blind logo, and "Live the life you want" are trademarks of the National Federation of the Blind.

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 Braille edition that makes the classic card game accessible to blind and low-vision players.

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 Rules for Braille Edition:

• All players should call out the cards they play (e.g. "Red 7" or "Blue Skip").

• Blind players may touch the discard pile to verify the card in play.

• Players can call for a "Card Check" to determine how many cards are in each player's hands.

• Use Alexa or Google Assistant by saying "Alexa, launch UNO Braille" or "Hey Google, talk to UNO Braille" for interactive tutorials and rule clarifications.

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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