Uno - Game Info

This is the info page showing the history of UNO and the rules for playing the game

History of UNO

Uno means 'one' in Spanish and Italian languages. Uno is an American card game developed by Merle Robbins in 1971 in the state of Ohio. Gaming conglomerate Mattel then aquired the game's rights in the year 1992. The game is very similar to that of 'crazy eights' where you try to speedily discard your cards faster than your opponent. The game has been a househould staple for decades since its release.

Rules of the game

To begin, seven cards must be dealt to each player. The top card of the deck is then flipped and becomes the starting card for the discard pile. The player to the left of the dealer goes first. Players can then,

• play one card matching the discarded card in color, number, or symbol
• play a wild card
• draw the top card of the deck and play it if desired

The first player to discard their entire hand wins!

Tips and Tricks!

• Change the color back so opponents can discard other cards in their hand
• Save and play +2 and +4 cards when your opponent has a lower number of cards
• Use action cards like wild cards at the right moments to change the momentum of the game