Knowing how to play Uno is within everyone’s reach from the age of 6, you think. Well not so simple: the representative of the game has just clarified some rules that will greatly surprise young and old.
Uno is an iconic card game that has passed through the generations without taking a wrinkle. However, despite its popularity, certain rules are regularly misinterpreted. Here are three official Uno rules that everyone seems to ignore.
1. No right to accumulate “+2”
Many of us have experienced this situation where, in accumulation of “+2”, an unfortunate player is forced to draw a total of “+8” or “+12”. However, according to Yannick from Mattel, this rule is a misunderstanding. In reality, as soon as a “+2” is placed, the next player must simply pass his turn and draw two cards, without the possibility of adding another “+2”.
2. The “Reversal” map does not work with two players
The “Inversion” card is another source of confusion. As its name suggests, this card allows you to change the direction of the game. But when you play two, this card loses all its meaning. Some players tend to use it as a pass-your-turn card, which is a misinterpretation. Even if you can put it down, it will have no effect because it is forbidden to play twice in a row.
3. The “+4” card is not a joker
The “+4” card is often seen as the joker of Uno, the one that saves you from defeat and puts you ahead of your opponents. However, its use is often misunderstood. In reality, this card can only be placed if you do not have the requested color in your deck. The player who receives the “+4” has the right to “challenge” the one who gave him and check if he does was the wrong color. If the rule is not respected, whoever placed the “+4” must draw four cards.
It is therefore time to review our playing habits and correctly apply the rules of Uno. You can always show this article to whoever accuses you of cheating…