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title: "Waddingtons Number 1 WHOT! The Original matching Card Game, match the shapes or numbers to get rid of your cards, educational travel game, great gift for players aged 5 plus"
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# Original British classic Perfect travel companion Fast-paced gameplay Waddingtons Number 1 WHOT! The Original matching Card Game, match the shapes or numbers to get rid of your cards, educational travel game, great gift for players aged 5 plus

**Brand:** waddingtons number 1
**Price:** € 12.42
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🃏 Don’t just play—dominate the original WHOT! card game and level up your family fun.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Waddingtons Number 1 WHOT! The Original matching Card Game, match the shapes or numbers to get rid of your cards, educational travel game, great gift for players aged 5 plus by waddingtons number 1
- **How much does it cost?** € 12.42 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- waddingtons number 1 enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted waddingtons number 1 brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Travel-Ready Design:** Compact, no assembly or batteries needed—take the excitement anywhere, anytime.
- • **Strategic & Engaging:** Use special cards to skip turns, reverse play, and outsmart your opponents with quick thinking.
- • **Inclusive & Accessible:** Perfectly suited for SEN children and players of all skill levels, making every game inclusive.
- • **Iconic British Favourite:** Experience the timeless charm of the original WHOT! card game, loved across generations.
- • **Educational Fun for All Ages:** Boost cognitive and social skills in kids 5+ while having a blast with family and friends.

## Overview

Waddingtons Number 1 WHOT! is the original British matching card game that combines fast-paced, strategic gameplay with educational benefits. Designed for players aged 5 and up, it encourages quick thinking and social interaction without the need for batteries or assembly. Compact and portable, it’s the perfect travel companion and a beloved family classic with a 4.6-star rating from over 1,300 reviews.

## Description

Match shapes or numbers to get rid of cards in this fast-paced, educational travel game. Great for players 5+, with strategic gameplay and special cards to change play.

Review: Good for SEN children - Great card game really good for my SEN child as regular card games can be too difficult for them to grasp
Review: Fast-paced family entertainment that’s perfect for travel - This is a very enjoyable card game that the kids absolutely love. It’s a brilliant family game that gets everyone involved, with plenty of laughter along the way. The pacing is great and you really do need quick reactions, which makes it exciting and surprisingly good for the brain too. It’s very easy to use, simple to pick up, and portable enough to take anywhere. Perfect for travelling, holidays, or keeping children entertained on the go, and genuinely engaging to play for adults as well.

## Features

- The Original British Favourite – WHOT!
- Best family game for on-the-go and at home
- Match the shapes or numbers to be the first to get rid of all your cards
- Use your strategic skills and use your special cards to change the direction of play, skip a player or miss a turn
- This fast-moving card game is the best travel companion for families

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001U0NYXY |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 7,737 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 230 in Dedicated Deck Card Games |
| Colour | White Or Cream |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,365) |
| Date First Available | 1 Feb. 2009 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Develop cognitive and social skills in children in a fun and interactive way |
| Item model number | 13598 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
| Material Type(s) | Big kid, Teen |
| Number of Game Players | 2 Players |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 40 x 5 x 26.7 cm; 95.25 g |
| Release date | 12 Sept. 2021 |
| Remote Control Included? | No |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Big kid, Teen
- **Brand:** Waddingtons Number 1
- **Material:** Big kid, Teen
- **Number of players:** 2 Players
- **Theme:** Educational

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: how does this differ from UNO?**
A: First invented in 1935, WHOT is a predecessor of UNO - with the aim being to get rid of all your cards as quickly as possible. The person who gets rid of all their cards first wins, while others score penalty points for the cards they have left in their hand.

UNO:
Object of the Game
The first player to play all of the cards in their hand in each round scores points for the cards their opponents are left holding. The first player to score 500 points wins the game.

Whot!:
Get rid of all your cards by matching the shapes or numbers. The first person to empty their hand, wins the game!

Whot! rules also include a few variations on the classic game play, such as Double Stars, New Whot! and Knockout Whot!

I hope this helps?

WM

**Q: do I assume the travel tuck box version is a smaller set than the main game?**
A: these are normal playing card size

**Q: With the different versions do you still play the same as the original**
A: Hi Jade,

Generally speaking yes the aim of the game is still the same in the various editions.
''Match the shapes or numbers to be the first to get rid of all your cards''

Each edition will have characters and sometimes shapes relevant to the theme of the pack.

I hope this helps?

Kind Regards

WM

**Q: I received this game with no instructions how to play. Help?**
A: Go on line "how to play whot" and you have videos and istructions available to download

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for SEN children
*by Y***. on 30 December 2025*

Great card game really good for my SEN child as regular card games can be too difficult for them to grasp

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast-paced family entertainment that’s perfect for travel
*by R***R on 1 January 2026*

This is a very enjoyable card game that the kids absolutely love. It’s a brilliant family game that gets everyone involved, with plenty of laughter along the way. The pacing is great and you really do need quick reactions, which makes it exciting and surprisingly good for the brain too. It’s very easy to use, simple to pick up, and portable enough to take anywhere. Perfect for travelling, holidays, or keeping children entertained on the go, and genuinely engaging to play for adults as well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoyable
*by C***S on 2 January 2026*

Good game very large numbers,

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