Amazon.com Customer Reviews
Fun, But Not As Good As It Could Be--3.5 Stars - Review written on December 28, 2007
Rating: 4 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful, 1 did not.
I bought this for my son, age six, as a Christmas gift. We have played it a couple of times, and it is fun. However, I don't like the fact that the whole game can turn on one spin. For example, when you spin, there is a chance that you could end up having to trade all of your cards with somebody else. That's just not right. Especially when one of you has whittled down to only one or two cards and the other may have ten cards in his hand. I like the idea of this game, but some of the spins are just too goofy, and take away from the fun of the game instead of add to it.
I love the original UNO game, and I think this one is okay. My son likes it more than I do, so that's why I am giving this four stars instead of three.
Also, the box that it comes in is useless for game storage. That should have been designed better. Should probably take off a star for that, too.
Wonderful game, FUN and good, clean family fun. - Review written on April 13, 2007
Rating: 5 out of 5
10 customers found this review helpful, 1 did not.
This game has really been a lot of fun and a wonderful way to have a "family night". We've done a lot of laughing and also some groaning. Even if you get a lousy hand, one spin could change everything and it realy is unpredictable. Keeping scores will help with math skills and so you can tell yourself that you're learning but all in all, it's just good clean fun.
My only warning - A previous reviewer stated that the packaging was poor. I agree. At first, I was thrilled that it took me less three minutes to get the game out and assemble it (other parents may appreciate that, especially after spending more than 20 minutes to open some items!); however, you really cannot store the game in the original box since there is a great big hole (so that the potential buyer in the store can TRY ME and spin). I still give it five stars, however, because it is otherwise a lot of good, clean fun and it really seems to be even more fun with a lot of players. It's worth the price. I applaud Mattel as I have been a little disappointed in their other products as of late.