UNO is one of the most iconic and enduring card games in the world. Known for its vibrant colors, fast-paced action, and simple rules, UNO has been a staple in households, schools, parties, and game nights since it was first introduced in 1971. Originally created by Merle Robbins in Ohio, USA, the uno online game has since been bought by Mattel and enjoyed by millions globally. Its universal appeal lies in its accessibility—easy to learn, quick to play, and endlessly entertaining.
How to Play UNO
UNO is played with a specially printed deck of 108 cards. The deck consists of four colors (red, green, blue, and yellow), each with numbers from 0 to 9, and several action cards:
- Skip: Skips the next player’s turn.
- Reverse: Reverses the direction of play.
- Draw Two: The next player draws two cards and loses a turn.
- Wild: Allows the player to choose the color of play.
- Wild Draw Four: Like the Wild card, but the next player also draws four cards.
Each player starts with 7 cards, and the goal is to be the first to get rid of all your cards. On your turn, you must match the top card on the discard pile by either number, color, or symbol. If you can’t play a card, you must draw one from the draw pile.
The moment a player has only one card left, they must shout “UNO!” If they forget and are caught before the next player takes a turn, they must draw two more cards as a penalty. The first player to discard all their cards wins the round, and points are awarded based on the value of the cards left in the opponents’ hands.
