MattelUNO Card Game
Our verdict · A flat-packing classic that turns any Christmas gathering into a game night.
Buy it if
The recipient loves game nights or you want a filler that gets used immediately.
Skip it if
They already have UNO or prefer solo, screen-based play.
Where to get it
UNO Card Game
From ~£6
Indicative price at the time of review.
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Few gifts deliver as much fun-per-pound as UNO. It slips flat into a stocking, works for four generations at once, and the rules take about a minute to explain. The standard pack is around £8 at Argos, with UNO Flip closer to £5, and beyond the original there are plenty of variants — UNO All Wild and UNO Show 'em No Mercy among them — so you can match the recipient's taste while staying comfortably under £10 at Argos, Amazon and supermarkets. It is the kind of present that gets used on the day it is opened, which is exactly what a good stocking filler should do.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Cheap, compact and quick to learn
- Suits a very wide age range and group sizes
- Multiple variants to match different tastes
Cons
- Many households already own a set
- Cards can wear or bend with heavy use
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Squishmallows 7.5" Plush | 94/100 | From ~£8 (indicative) | overall |
| 2.UNO Card GameThis pick | 92/100 | From ~£6 (indicative) | family fun |
| 3.QiYi Warrior S 3x3 Speed Cube | 90/100 | From ~£4 (indicative) | brain teaser |
| 4.Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm | 88/100 | From ~£4.50 (indicative) | self-care treat |
| 5.Twinings Premium Pocket Tea Tin | 84/100 | From ~£3.50 (indicative) | tea lovers |
Key facts
- Best for
- family fun
- Typical cost
- From ~£6 (indicative)
- Players
- 2 to 10
- Age
- 7+
- Play time
- About 30 minutes
- Variants
- Original, Flip, All Wild, Show 'em No Mercy
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 4 September 2026
- Updated
- 4 September 2026
- Last verified
- 4 September 2026
- Sources
- 6 sources
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