My First Uno, perfect for your "Rugrats."
Written: Feb 28 '01
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Pros: A simplified version of a classic game, easy to play, oversized cards.
Cons: None
The Bottom Line: This is a terrific version of an old classic with kid-friendly modifications at a great price.
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When I was a kid, Uno was one of my favorite card games. After many holiday dinners, the family would talk and play cards with the children who delighted in dealing a Draw Two card to a parent or sibling.
My own daughter is six and has been introduced to the original Uno by the grandparents, but we didn’t have the game at home. When my daughter received 5.00 from her great-great Aunt that was burning a hole in her pocket, I suggested the favorite game.
Wow, an Uno game just for my “rugrats” starring.... THE RUGRATS!
Rather than picking up the classic version of the game, we found My First Uno With Nickelodeon Rugrats on the shelf along with a My First Uno With Sesame Street and even *NSYNC Uno. I kid you not about that last one.
Since the last version I mentioned was a bit out of Amanda’s price range, we picked out the Rugrats version and have played it dozens of times in the past week. The object of the game is no different than the original, but the kid-friendly version is simpler and just plain fun. A few aspects of the classic game are gone, but the combination of favorite characters and oversized cards are numero uno around here.
My, what big cards you have there baby...
My First Uno With Nickelodeon Rugrats features brightly colored cards that feature various Rugrats characters. The cards themselves are oversized and seem a bit sturdier than regular playing cards and include only 36 cards. Even a young child can play without having to recognize their numbers due to the different characters that appear on the cards.
· 1- Tommy
· 2- Chuckie
· 3- Spike the Dog
· 4- Phil
· 5- Lil
· 6- Angelica
· 7- Susie
For the adult who can’t tell the difference between Phil and Lil, the numbers are a welcome sight. The Draw Two card features Reptar and a picture of two cards rather than the words “draw two” which is another way the game caters to preschoolers.
The Wild Card has a black border with all of the babies, Spike and Angelica along with the word “wild” in two places. There is no Draw Four Wild Card and both the Skip and Reverse cards are absent.
How the game is played
Unlike the original version, each of the 2-4 players is dealt only five cards rather than seven. After the cards are dealt, the next card in the deck is placed face up in the discard pile. So long as it is a number card, play can begin. If it is a Wild Card or a Draw Two, the next card is turned over until a number card is chosen.
While the official rules suggest drawing cards to decide who goes first, we typically let the youngest player go first. The player must play a card that either is the same COLOR or NUMBER/CHARACTER as the card at the top of the discard pile. If the player does not have a playable card or a Wild Card, they must draw one card which they can play if it is indeed playable. If not, their turn is over.
Playing a Draw Two means the next player must draw two more cards without being able to play any cards. A Wild Card allows the player to change the color to any they please. When a player has played all but their final card, they must shout “Uno!” as they play the second to last card. If “Uno!” isn’t called and another player catches it, the first player must draw two more cards.
The first player to play all of their cards is the winner!
Why Mommy loves the game as much as the kids...
This scaled down version of the original Uno is a fun way to reinforce number and color recognition skills. No reading is required and the rules are quite simple. Perhaps best of all is the fact that while the cards are oversized, the game still takes up very little space. No small pieces to lose, no batteries, no irritating sounds and no cumbersome boards and boxes to clutter the house.
The deck is portable enough to fit in a fanny pack, purse or even a pocket. At 5.00, it is not difficult to replace if lost or to keep at Grandma’s house to keep the kids away from the breakables when the kids sleep over.
Unlike many toys and games, the kids won’t learn any curse words if Mommy should step on My First Uno without shoes on. The game itself is relatively short, you can easily play a good half dozen games in under fifteen minutes. If you’ve ever been stuck in a never-ending board game, you’ll appreciate this.
Children as young as three (even two if your child is ready) can play with ease, and parents can easily “help” the child win more easily and less obviously than with other games. Let’s face it, unless you palm Plumpy when playing Candyland, a five year old can tell when you are letting them win. With My First Uno you can easily NOT play the Draw Two card and can “forget” to say “Uno!” which lets your child triumphantly call you on it.
Numero Uno!
Though we haven’t had the game very long, My First Uno With Nickelodeon Rugrats has quickly become a favorite around here. The preschool-friendly modifications add enough appeal to keep the kids happy and offers some educational value as well.
Parents might be as happy as their kids with this version of an old favorite, I know I was. I whole-heartedly recommend My First Uno With Nickelodeon Rugrats for some good, clean fun.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 5.00
Type of Toy: Game
Age Range of Child: 3 to 5 Years
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