Uno

Complete Rules & How to Play

Players: 2-10 players Age: 7+ Duration: 15-30 min Category: Card Games

Uno is the classic card game of matching colors and numbers. Simple to learn, fast to play, and endlessly fun for the whole family.

1. Objective

Be the first player to play all your cards. Score points from the cards remaining in your opponents' hands. First to 500 points wins.

2. Setup

The standard Uno deck has 108 cards:

  1. Shuffle the deck and deal 7 cards to each player.
  2. Place the rest face down as the draw pile.
  3. Flip the top card to start the discard pile.

3. How to Play

On your turn, play a card that matches the top of the discard pile by color, number, or symbol. You can also play a Wild card at any time.

If you can't play, draw one card. If it's playable, you may play it immediately.

When you have one card left, shout "UNO!" If caught not saying it, draw 2 cards.

4. Action Cards

5. Scoring

When someone goes out, score the remaining cards in opponents' hands:

Special Cards

Skip: Skips the next player's turn. Available in all four colors.
Reverse: Reverses the direction of play. In a 2-player game, acts like a Skip.
Draw Two (+2): The next player must draw 2 cards and lose their turn.
Wild: Can be played on any card. The player chooses the next color.
Wild Draw Four: Choose the next color and the next player draws 4 cards. Can only be played if you have no matching color.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can you stack +2 cards in official Uno rules?

A: No. According to official Uno rules, you cannot stack +2 on +2. The targeted player must draw 2 and lose their turn. However, many people play with house rules that allow stacking.

Q: Can you end on a Wild Draw Four?

A: Yes, you can end the game on any card, including Wild Draw Four. The next player still has to draw 4 cards (which counts for scoring).