Uno Attack Rules

The well-known and popular card game Uno has been providing fun and games for the whole family for many years. In 1969, the game was developed based on another traditional game idea by a hairdresser in Milford, and since then it has enjoyed increasing popularity.

Uno rules & instructions

Basic game features

Number of players: 2 to 8 people

Cards: 108 UNO cards

Other: note and pen for noting the points

The card game Uno consists of a total of 108 special cards, which are divided into four color categories (red, yellow, green & blue). In each color category, there are playing cards with the numbers from 0 to 9 and three action cards. The game also includes eight other black action cards.

All cards are duplicated, except for the card with the number zero.

Goal of the game

Uno is a world-famous card game, the aim of which is to discard your cards as quickly as possible. The game is played with a special card sheet.

The player who is the first to discard all cards in his hand receives points for all cards that are still held in the hand by the other players (see distribution of points). The first member to score 500 points wins the game.

Game Preparation

The cards are shuffled carefully and each player is dealt 7 cards, which he holds in his hand so that the other players cannot see his hand. The remaining cards form a deck of cards and are placed face down in the middle of the table. Furthermore, the top card from this pile is turned up and placed next to it to form the discard pile. Now it is drawn which player may start the round.

Game History

The player whose turn it is places a matching card from his hand on the discard pile. The following applies: Only a card of the same color or number can be placed on another playing card. If there is no matching card, a penalty card is drawn from the face-down pile and can be played again immediately if it is suitable. Then it is the next player’s turn.

Special rules apply to black action cards because they can be played immediately on any card. If a player discards his penultimate card, he must signal this clearly by throwing the word “UNO” into the round. If this is forgotten and noticed by another player, 2 cards must be drawn as punishment. The one who can play his last card wins the round and the points of the other players are credited to his account.

Action Cards

DRAW TWO CARD (playing card with the number +2 in the corners)

If this action card is discarded, the next player must draw 2 cards from the stack and take them into his hand. In addition, he cannot discard a card in this round. The draw two cards can only be placed on the appropriate color or on another action card of this type. If it is turned up at the start of the game, these rules also apply.

RETURN CARD (playing card with two opposite arrows in the middle)

Here the direction of play changes. Previously, if the game was played clockwise, the round will continue. This card can also only be placed on another return card or a card of the same color. If this card is turned up at the beginning, the dealer begins and the player on the right is the next.

DISPLAY CARD (playing card with a crossed-out circle in the corners)

The next player is skipped when this card is played. It can only be played in the same color or another card of this type and if the card is turned up at the beginning, the player on the left of the dealer is skipped.

BLACK ACTION CARD

These cards can be placed on any playing card. Neither the color nor a number is crucial.

COLOR CHOICE CARD

Whoever places this card may decide which card color should be discarded next. At the beginning of the game, the next player can also choose the color.

PULL FOUR COLOR CHOICE CARD

This is the best action card because here the player is not only allowed to decide which color should be played, but the following opponent must also draw 4 penalty cards from the stack and take them into his hand. This player may not discard another card in the round. However, this card may only be discarded if its owner has no other suitable color that fits on the discard pile.

Of course, the player can also bluff and discard this card without permission. However, if he is caught doing so, certain rules apply, which are explained in more detail below.