Uno (video game)


Uno is the video game adaptation of the card game of the same name. It has been released for a number of platforms. The Xbox 360 version by Carbonated Games and Microsoft Game Studios was released on May 9, 2006, as a digital download via Xbox Live Arcade. A version for iPhone OS devices was released in 2008 by Gameloft. Gameloft released the PlayStation 3 version on October 1, 2009, and also released a version for iPod, WiiWare, DSiWare, and PlayStation Portable. An updated version developed and published by Ubisoft was released for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in August 2016, with a Steam version to follow later in the year. On November 7, 2017, Uno was released for the Nintendo Switch.
The Xbox 360 version was also included as a download code in the Xbox Live Vision bundle. A sequel to this version, Uno Rush was announced at E3 2008.

Xbox 360 version

The Xbox 360 version of the game offers three different game modes including Standard Uno, Partner Uno, and House Rules Uno. In Partner Uno, players sitting across from each other join forces to form a team, so that a win by either player is a win for the team. In House Rules Uno, the rules can be tweaked and customized to the player's preference.
The Xbox 360 version of Uno offers multiplayer for up to four players through Xbox Live. Players can join or drop-out of in-progress games at any time, with computer players automatically taking over for any missing humans. The game supports the Xbox Live Vision camera, allowing opponents to view an image of the player while playing the game.

Theme decks

The Xbox 360 version of Uno supports downloadable content through the Xbox Live Marketplace. This content takes the form of custom theme decks, which feature new visual appearances, sound effects, and game rules. Decks available for download from the Xbox Live Marketplace include:
The iPod version by Gameloft features a 15-round progressive career mode that introduces and unlocks special rule changes as the player progresses through the game.
The WiiWare version, as well as the DSiWare version, supported online play via the discontinued Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, as well as Wii Speak support in the WiiWare version.

Ubisoft version

The Ubisoft version of the game, which is available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows and Nintendo Switch, has two different modes; Standard Play, which is a standard four-player game of Uno; and a 2v2 Mode where one can partner up with another player. Both of these modes support online play. This version also has six different house rules that can be combined, and has Uplay support.

Theme decks

This version, like the Xbox 360 version, supports downloadable content. These include:
With the exception of Uno Flip, the Nintendo Switch version has these features available from the start.

Reception

Reviews for the game were mostly positive. As of June 22, 2008, the Xbox 360 version of Uno holds an 82% average review score on review aggregator website GameRankings and 81% on Metacritic.
On March 27, 2007, Microsoft declared Uno to be the first Xbox Live Arcade game to exceed one million downloads.