Mattel spruces up UNO with 'nonpartisan' deck
'No red or blue deck means no taking sides,' Mattel said on its website
A classic card game is going neutral for the holidays.
Mattel, the maker of UNO, released a “nonpartisan” version of the game.
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The new deck no longer includes red or blue cards. Instead, they will be orange or purple.
A limited-edition deck of UNO cards will not have politically-charged blue or red cards. (Mattel)
“Without Red or Blue cards the focus can stay on the game," Mattel said on its website.
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"Forty percent of people admit that opposite political views and voting patterns are problematic within their families," the company stated in a promotional video. "No red or blue deck means no taking sides."
The game also includes a new "veto" card to skip political talk to keep “fun” a focal point.