Uno GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Board, Card & Party

Uno

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy Color
Released1999
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperHotGen Ltd.
PublisherMattel Electronics
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesUno
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Game Boy Color in 1999, Uno is a board, card or party game developed by HotGen Ltd. and published by Mattel Electronics.

It came out in the GBC's second year on the market. Other notable GBC releases from 1999 include Pokémon Pinball, Conker's Pocket Tales and Bugs Bunny & Lola Bunny: Operation Carrot Patch. Among the 12 GBC board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

It is part of the Uno series. The series also appears on other systems with Uno Free Fall (GBA). HotGen Ltd. also made Star Wars Episode I: Obi-Wan's Adventures, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and Road Champs: BXS Stunt Biking for the GBC.

Uno supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play

What playing Uno is like

Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.

Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.

Uno gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Uno cheats & codes

2 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Place Any Card on StackFA8-91A-C41
No Need To Call UnoC3B-A48-C41 00B-A08-F72

See all Uno cheats

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Playing GBC games today

GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.

Uno FAQ

When did Uno come out on the GBC?

Uno was released for the Game Boy Color in 1999.

Who made Uno?

It was developed by HotGen Ltd. and published by Mattel Electronics.

Is Uno multiplayer?

Yes. Uno supports up to 2 players.

How long does Uno take to play?

As a board, card or party game, Uno typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Uno on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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