This cheat sheet provides an overview of the rules, special cards, gameplay strategies, and scoring for the card game UNO. It is designed to help both new and experienced players quickly understand the essential elements of the game.
Basic Rules
Objective
- Be the first player to score 500 points by playing all your cards before your opponents.
Setup
- Each player is dealt 7 cards.
- The remaining cards form the draw pile.
- The top card of the draw pile is turned over to start the discard pile.
Gameplay
- Players take turns in a clockwise direction.
- Match a card from your hand with the top card on the discard pile by color, number, or symbol.
- If you can't match, draw a card from the draw pile. If playable, you can play it immediately; otherwise, the turn passes.
Winning a Round
- When a player has one card left, they must say "UNO."
- The round ends when a player has no cards left.
Special Cards
Action Cards
- Skip: The next player is skipped.
- Reverse: Reverses the direction of play.
- Draw Two: The next player draws two cards and misses their turn.
Wild Cards
- Wild: Allows the player to choose any color to continue play.
- Wild Draw Four: The player chooses a color and the next player draws four cards and misses their turn. Can only be played if no other card is available.
Scoring
Card Values
- Number cards: Face value (0-9).
- Skip, Reverse, Draw Two: 20 points each.
- Wild, Wild Draw Four: 50 points each.
Calculating Scores
- At the end of a round, the winner scores points based on the cards remaining in the opponents' hands.
- The first player to reach 500 points wins the game.
Strategy
General Tips
- Save Wild and Wild Draw Four cards for strategic moments.
- Use Reverse and Skip cards to disrupt opponents' turns.
- Pay attention to the cards being played to predict opponents' hands.
Defensive Play
- Hold onto high-value cards if an opponent is close to winning a round.
- Use Draw Two and Wild Draw Four cards to add more cards to opponents' hands.
Offensive Play
- Play high-value action cards early to maximize their impact.
- Change the color frequently to make it harder for opponents to play.
Tips and Sources
Useful Tips
- Always remember to call "UNO" when you have one card left.
- Watch for patterns in opponents' play to anticipate their strategy.
- Bluffing with a Wild Draw Four card can be risky but rewarding.