Mattel Games
UNO Super Mario Card Game
Standard UNO rules with a Super Mario Bros deck and a special Mario-themed rule card. The licensed pick for a Nintendo fan who wants the game everyone already knows to look like something they're into.
See current price on AmazonAbout UNO Super Mario
UNO is the matching card game Merle Robbins invented in 1971, and Mattel has published it since acquiring the company behind it in 1992. UNO Super Mario Card Game is one of the licensed editions Mattel Games has built on that same deck, produced under license from Nintendo with the full Super Mario Bros. cast, Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, and more, printed across all 112 cards. It has been listed on Amazon since at least 2018, based on the earliest verified customer reviews, and Mattel's own product copy still calls it a "keeper" for Super Mario collectors and fans.
Gameplay follows the same rules as the standard UNO deck: match the card on top of the discard pile by color or number, use Skip, Reverse, Draw Two, Wild, and Wild Draw Four cards the same way you would in the original game, and call "UNO" when you're down to one card. The one addition is the Mario Super Star card, unique to this edition. Mattel's own description says drawing it makes a player "practically invincible," and reviewers who've played it describe that as being able to send a Draw Two or Draw Four played against you back onto the opponent instead, along with the choice of the next color, rather than picking up the cards yourself.
It's built for 2 to 10 players and Mattel lists it for ages 7 and up, the same range as the standard UNO deck. It's the pick for a Nintendo fan in the house who already knows how to play UNO and wants a deck that looks like something they're into, rather than a different game entirely. For how it stacks up against the rest of the lineup, waterproof, travel tin, Junior, and the Minecraft-themed edition, see our guide to the best UNO editions, where this is the pick for Nintendo fans.
The Honest Take
What We Like and What We Don't
What we like
- Reviewers consistently say it plays exactly like standard UNO, so anyone who already knows the game can pick it up in seconds, just with Mario characters instead of plain colors
- The Mario Super Star card adds a real strategic twist without changing the core rules, one longtime reviewer called it the best version of UNO for exactly that reason
- Card art and color quality get called out repeatedly as vivid and well printed, by both US and international reviewers
- Works as a nostalgia pickup for adults who grew up with Nintendo, not just a kids' game, several reviewers bought it specifically for that reason
- Frequently bought and given as a gift for Mario fans, with reviewers describing nephews, grandsons, and sons loving it
What holds it back
- The box is a common complaint, more than one reviewer said it's difficult to fit all 112 cards back in after the first shuffle, and two mentioned their box tore slightly in the process
- Cards are standard UNO paper stock, not reinforced, so a few reviewers noted they can wear at the edges with heavy repeat play
- Unlike some other licensed UNO editions, this one doesn't ship in a storage tin, one reviewer specifically wished it did
Is This For You?
Who Should (and Shouldn't) Buy This
Get it if…
someone in your house already knows how to play UNO and is a Mario or Nintendo fan, whether that's a kid who plays the games or an adult who grew up with them. It's also a solid pick for a themed birthday or holiday gift, since reviewers consistently describe it working well in that role.
Skip it if…
you're buying a first UNO deck for someone with no particular attachment to Mario or Nintendo, since the UNO Original deck plays identically without the licensed theme. It's also not the pick if you need cards that survive rough handling without any wear, since the cardstock is the same as standard UNO rather than a reinforced or laminated build.
The verdict
UNO Super Mario Card Game doesn't reinvent UNO, and reviewers seem to like it more for that reason, not less. It's the same matching game families already know, with a Mario cast and one extra card that adds a real twist without slowing the game down. The box is the one recurring gripe, snug enough that it can be a fight to repack after the first game. If that's a dealbreaker, our guide to the best UNO editions also covers a version built specifically for travel storage. For a Nintendo fan who already plays UNO, this is the edition to get them.
What Real Buyers Say
“This Super Mario UNO card game is the best version of UNO of them all! First, it has many Super Mario UNO world characters. Second, it has a "nope" type card... Basically the "Super Mario Star" card blocks any card your opponents plays against you (like a +4 card played against you) and then makes that player pick up +4 instead of you, AND you pick the color! Third, it is great for gamers who grew up with a NES or Super NES and feel nostalgic!”
United States · November 25, 2018
“This is a great game, it's like regular UNO, but with a few special cards related to Mario, with special powers. The cards themselves are very sturdy just like regular UNO, but with fun Mario characters. I would rate it 5 stars happily, but it is a bit difficult to get the cards back in the box. We actually received one set as a gift, and liked it so much we bought another set as a gift for a friend. Both boxes ripped slightly in the process, at the first try, in fact. But otherwise, extremely happy with the game.”
United States · April 3, 2023
“Beautiful, rich colors in the card designs. My sons loved them. I liked the ease of shuffling and dealing.”
United States · June 18, 2026
“As a huge Super Mario fan and someone who loves family game nights, I couldn't pass up this themed version of UNO. The cards are excellent quality, with vivid illustrations of Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, and more. What sets this apart from standard UNO is the Mario Super Star card, when you play it, you become invincible, if someone tries to make you draw with a +2 or +4, the effect bounces back onto them instead. It's a strategic twist that makes the games unpredictable and a lot of fun. The only downside is that the paper cards can wear at the edges after hundreds of games. If you love Super Mario, this is the definitive version of UNO. (Translated from an Italian-language review.)”
Italy · March 13, 2026
“Nice, but the paper cards tear quickly. (Translated from an Arabic-language review.)”
United Arab Emirates · February 2, 2024
“Grandson loves this game. We play often!”
United States · June 27, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What's different between UNO Super Mario and the standard UNO deck?
The rules are the same: match by color or number, use Skip, Reverse, Draw Two, Wild, and Wild Draw Four the same way, and call "UNO" with one card left. The deck swaps the plain UNO colors and numbers for Super Mario Bros. character art across its 112 cards, and adds one new card, the Mario Super Star, that isn't in the standard 108-card deck.
How does the Mario Super Star card work?
According to Mattel's own product description, drawing the Super Star card makes a player "practically invincible." Reviewers who've played it describe that as being able to redirect a Draw Two or Draw Four played against you back onto the opponent instead, along with choosing the next color, rather than picking up the cards yourself.
Why does the Amazon listing show "Style: Original" if this is the Super Mario edition?
That's a listing quirk on Amazon's side, not a sign you're looking at the wrong product. The "Style: Original" selector is a leftover from how Amazon grouped this listing's variants, but the product images, the included rule card, and every review on the page confirm the deck that actually ships is the full Super Mario Bros. themed deck, not the plain original UNO deck.
What age range and player count does UNO Super Mario support?
Mattel lists it for ages 7 and up, the same as standard UNO, and it plays with 2 to 10 people, which makes it easy to bring into a full family game night rather than just a head-to-head match.
Does UNO Super Mario come with a storage tin?
No, it ships in a standard cardboard box, not a tin. A few reviewers noted the box is snug and can be tricky to repack neatly after the first shuffle, so if a tin matters more than the Mario theme, our best UNO editions guide covers a version built specifically for travel storage.
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