About WHOT
WHOT is a classic British card game invented in 1935 by William Henry Storey, a game designer and printer from Southend-on-Sea, England. Originally published by W.H. Storey & Co. Ltd. of Croydon, WHOT was one of the first commercial shedding games, predating UNO by decades. The game uses a non-standard deck featuring five distinctive suits: circles, crosses, triangles, stars, and squares. WHOT was acquired by Waddingtons, the renowned British card game manufacturer, and became hugely popular in Britain during the 1950s and 1960s. Waddingtons continued printing WHOT until the 1990s. The game is now distributed by Winning Moves UK as part of their Top Cards series, with licensed character editions including Super Mario and other popular franchises. The game holds a special place in Nigerian culture, where it has become known as "Nigeria's national card game." Nigerian WHOT uses slightly different rules and terminology—the suits are called ball, angle, cross, carpet, and star, with special action cards like "Pick 2" and "Pick 3." This cultural adaptation has kept WHOT thriving for generations. UK shoppers can find WHOT games at supermarkets including Asda, with licensed editions featuring beloved characters like Super Mario. Grocefully helps you compare WHOT prices across UK retailers, whether you're looking for classic gameplay or character-themed versions for family fun nights.
