One Piece and Uno Unite for Epic Gear 5 Card Game Release

Luffy Gear 5 and Uno Game

Anime enthusiasts and card game aficionados rejoice! Toei Animation's beloved One Piece series is teaming up with Mattel's iconic Uno for a brand-new card game edition. This exciting collaboration will feature characters from the latest "Egghead" arc, including the highly anticipated Gear 5 Luffy, and will be available for worldwide purchase.

One Piece Uno: A Worldwide Release

Ensky Shop has officially announced the new One Piece Uno edition, which showcases the four new Yonko with Gear 5 Luffy prominently displayed on the cover. The Straw Hat Pirates are depicted in their distinctive Egghead outfits, and the game promises new cards and special features designed to commemorate the anime's most recent arc. Pre-orders are currently open, with the physical release slated for November 2024. International delivery will be facilitated through Buyee.

Exclusive New Features

This special One Piece Uno deck introduces unique gameplay elements that set it apart from previous editions. The official description teases a "special UNO that is a little different and even more enjoyable," thanks to numerous newly drawn illustrations and four original special rule cards.

• Gear 5 Cards: Playing a Gear 5 card allows players to declare a color of their choice, with its effects applying from their next turn.

• This is My Peak!" Declaration: If a player declares "This is my peak!" while playing a Gear 5 card, they can discard any card they wish, regardless of the card on top of the discard pile, provided they have more than one card remaining. However, if another player subsequently plays their own Gear 5 card, the effects are transferred to them.

Uno's Anime Legacy

Uno has a rich history of collaborating with popular anime franchises. Prior One Piece Uno games have featured exclusive cards and declarations, such as "I'm gonna be King of the Pirates!" replacing the traditional "Uno!" call. The company has also released an official One Piece board game. Earlier this year, Uno launched a Naruto deck, adding to its extensive anime catalog which includes Dragon Ball Z, My Hero Academia, and Studio Ghibli's My Neighbor Totoro. Mattel's original Uno game has sold over 150 million copies globally.

The Egghead Arc and Beyond

Fans can stream One Piece's "Egghead" arc on Crunchyroll, with the manga series recently reaching its climax. Viewers in the United Kingdom can access the entire series up to the Egghead arc for free following a recent announcement from the BBC. Crunchyroll describes One Piece as the adventure of Monkey D. Luffy, who is determined to become the king of all pirates and find the legendary One Piece treasure.

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• One Piece & Uno Get Worldwide Release for New Gear 5 Edition Card Game, Comic Book Resources.