UNO Card Game: The Ultimate Guide to Rules, Tips, and Fun
The UNO card game is a beloved family classic of matching colors and numbers. The goal is simple: be the first to play all your cards. Use action cards like Skips, Reverses, and Draw Twos to challenge opponents. Don’t forget to yell “UNO!” when you have one card left!
How to Play the UNO Card Game:
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Setup: Each player is dealt 7 cards. Place the remaining deck face-down as the DRAW pile. Flip the top card to start the DISCARD pile.
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Gameplay: On your turn, match the top discard card by color, number, or symbol. If you can’t, you must draw a card from the DRAW pile.
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Action Cards:
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Skip: The next player loses their turn.
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Reverse: Reverses the direction of play.
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Draw Two: The next player draws 2 cards and loses their turn.
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Wild: Choose the color to continue play.
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Wild Draw Four: Choose the color and force the next player to draw 4 cards and lose their turn. (Can only be played if you have no other valid cards).
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Winning: The first player to get rid of all their cards wins the round. Remember to shout “UNO!” when you play your second-to-last card.
FAQs:
Q: What happens if you forget to say “UNO!”?
A: If another player catches you before the next player takes their turn, you must draw two penalty cards.
Q: Can you play a Wild Draw Four card anytime?
A: No. Official rules state you can only play this card if you do not have a card in your hand that matches the color of the discard pile.
