AE Studios, the content services arm of Allied Esports Entertainment Inc. recently produced the first-ever UNO Championship Series Invitational Tournament. This competition, which took place on November 11th, was held at the HyperX Esports Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Tyler “Ninja” Blevins was the event’s host. Select finalists went head to head for the crown of UNO World Champion and a $50,000 grand prize.
“With digital-first, live, interactive content experience across gaming and entertainment, AE Studios would never skip the opportunity to produce a prestigious event like the UNO World Championships,” said Jud Hannigan, CEO of Allied Esports. “UNO is truly a generational game, and we’re thrilled to work with Mattel to draw together family members and friends of all ages for a one-of-a-kind experience on TikTok.”
Eight players competed in the event. Aldwin Rodriguez, who is a student at Sacramento State University, took home the grand prize and the title of UNO World Champion.
(All information was provided by KLAS-TV and Yahoo! Finance)