Nintendo Reveals Kirby UNO Card Game Collab
Nintendo has revealed a new collaboration between Kirby and the popular card game UNO.
Created in partnership with Japanese merchandise manufacturer Ensky, the “Kirby of the Stars UNO” deck seamlessly blends the classic matching card game with the colorful world of the iconic pink puffball.
Originally created by HAL Laboratory, the side-scrolling platformer series is famous for its cheerful aesthetic and highly accessible gameplay.
Players typically guide the titular hero across the planet Popstar, inhaling enemies to copy their unique powers and save the universe from various cosmic threats.
The franchise has expanded its physical merchandise presence significantly following the massive success of recent releases like Kirby and the Forgotten Land on the Nintendo Switch.
This brand-new physical deck features vibrant custom artwork printed across every single card in the box.
Fans will immediately recognize familiar faces from the video game series, including Waddle Dee, Meta Knight, and the heroic Kirby himself.
UNO has remained a staple in households worldwide for decades, tasking players with matching colors and numbers while deploying strategic action cards.
While the standard objective of shedding all cards from your hand remains the same, this crossover introduces a unique twist to the traditional rules.
The deck includes four exclusive “Inhale” cards specifically designed to reflect the protagonist’s signature gameplay mechanic.
Playing one of these original cards triggers a special game rule, adding a fresh layer of strategy to the familiar family-friendly experience.
Collaborative tabletop games like this provide a fantastic opportunity for fans of all ages to engage with their favorite video game characters away from a television screen.
This “UNO Kirby of the Stars” deck is priced at 1,760 yen (approx. $11 USD / £9 GBP), and pre-orders are now open via the official Ensky web shop and general hobby goods retailers such as HobbyLink Japan.
Shipping for pre-orders is currently scheduled for July 2026.
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