Mattel Games UNO Retro Editon

Fun game.All original !!!!!

So many variations of UNO. I had a hard time finding the basic original game. These remind me of the cards I grew up using in the 80's if you're looking for a standard set on UNO cards, this is the set for you.

Nice family card game. Easy instructions and cards are colorful. Card size is larger than regular cards, easier to play with.

Better than new version with symbols

Bring back the words! Love the old style of cards with the words written on them.

Some people thought they were hard to tell the colors in some lighting

Another reviewer said that they're smaller than the originals, but they're not. I've attached two photos, one of each side (sorry for the quality, but I took them with a Fire tablet, not a real camera). This product's "retro" design is on the left, and an original 80s card is shown on the right. They're not *exactly* the same, as you can see. Although they are the same size, the design has been altered a bit. I'm happy to report that the "worded" cards -- Reverse, Draw Two, etc. -- remain essentially the same, again altered only slightly as these are.The most common objection to the "modern" design that I keep hearing is that these wordless cards feature odd symbols that are supposed to *represent* what you're to do (draw two, reverse, skip, etc.), but they're hardly intuitive. It takes just a second to process that, but it's that slight hesitation that ruins the fun. I happen to hate the new design as well, but this deck is the antidote. They're just a bit pricey, is all. Nevertheless, I do recommend them.Mine arrived in new condition, and a day ahead of promise, so no issues there either!On the off-chance that I won't be able to find these things again (and knowing that the cases never last), I wrapped some clear shipping tape around the top half of the case so it won't tear when cards are removed/replaced. Office tape ("Scotch" type) isn't strong enough. Another reviewer mentioned this issue, so I thought it best to do this as a precaution. After all, the case for my 80s deck is long gone, the whole thing plus instruction sheet held together with a rubber band.Speaking of which -- The instruction sheet is reproduced essentially verbatim from the original. However, the original was two-color (red and black) on both sides, and included ordering information for specialty products, like the Uno t-shirt (just $5.50!) and hat, etc. The one included here is simple black-and-white, and harder to read, partly because the font is much, much smaller. Everything is squeezed onto one side, because the reverse has instructions in four other languages.

I like the new Uno cards, but the retro cards are what remembered playing as a kid and I wanted to experience it with my grandchildren

Only reason I'm giving it 4/5 stars is the packet itself was torn (like someone had tried to open the packet first?) and I had to glue it back together in place so as to hold the cards as intended. Excellent item otherwise. High quality feel and a fun gift or game for people. Good buy, recommended!

This supposed new packet of Uno cards looks second-hand. Absolutely disgusting packet and cannot be given as gift.