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  • Question
    How can I draw good cards when dealing?
    Zach Waldman
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    Expert Answer
    To draw favorably when dealing in the UNO card game, begin by subtly manipulating the deck before dealing, arranging cards in a manner that benefits your game plan. Utilize shuffling techniques that allow you to maintain control over the deck's composition, ensuring desirable cards are positioned favorably. When dealing, employ sleight-of-hand maneuvers to subtly swap out less beneficial cards for more advantageous ones, ensuring that you draw cards that align with your strategy. Timing is key; choose opportune moments to execute these actions, and capitalize on distractions in gameplay to minimize detection. But remember to uphold fairness and sportsmanship to ensure an enjoyable experience for all players involved.
  • Question
    Will keeping wild cards help me win at UNO?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes, certainly! If you can, try to make a wild card the very last card in your hand. If you do, you will get to play the wild card, and win, no matter what color someone else plays before you.
  • Question
    Do you have to play your "wild draw four" if you have it?
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    Community Answer
    If it's the only option, you should - but it's not a rule. You can hold into it and draw additional cards.
  • Question
    Is there is an iPhone app that helps to automatically define a winner and calculate points?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can find several apps like this in the App Store for iPhones.
  • Question
    Why should we put all the reverse and skip cards first?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    These cards are worth 20 points - the person who wins will get a lot of points. Also, these cards help you finish your cards at the start before everyone else.
  • Question
    Can I play a wild draw 4 if I have another wild in my hand?
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    Community Answer
    Yes, however, they are worth the same points, which makes a wild draw four more useful than a wild.
  • Question
    What is the best way to use a Wild Draw Four card in UNO?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You use it to force the next player to draw four cards and change the color. Strategically, play it when an opponent is close to winning, or to shift the game to a color that benefits you, especially if you have no other playable cards. Some players also save it for their very last card to win, though this is often debated or played as a house rule.
  • Question
    If I don't say UNO, do I have to draw three cards instead of two?
    Rei27 Raxo
    Rei27 Raxo
    Community Answer
    No. If you don’t say UNO, you pick up two cards, bringing the total to three.
  • Question
    If someone puts a draw 2 card down, can I put down another draw 2 card?
    Kanishka Williamson
    Kanishka Williamson
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can.
  • Question
    Can you finish the game with a wild card?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It's not in the rules, but you may if you want to.
  • Question
    Can I end a game with a draw two card?
    Kanishka Williamson
    Kanishka Williamson
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can. But, the draw two card should match with the color of last card played.
  • Question
    How do you get thirty cards?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    If one of your opponents make you draw 2 or 4 cards a lot,then you will get thirty cards.
  • Question
    Do I need to use two stacks of cards for UNO?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    No, you don't, but you can use two stacks if you would prefer.
  • Question
    If I draw a +2 card and the next player also draws a +2 card, does the following player get 4 cards?
    Valia Kalentine
    Valia Kalentine
    Community Answer
    Yes. If I play a draw two, and then you play a draw two, then unless the third person has a draw two card, they have to draw 4.
  • Question
    If I play a draw 2 or a draw 4, will the next player's turn be skipped?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    No, when you play the draw 2 or draw 4, the next player will have to draw 2 or draw 4 from the stack.
  • Question
    How do I win when playing with points?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You must have the number of points your group agreed on first. In order to gain points, you win rounds and score points from your opponents' cards.
  • Question
    If I have one card left in my hand, am I a winner?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    No. For winning, you should have no cards. And remember, when you are down to a single card, say, "uno."
  • Question
    Can I end a round with a skip?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes, as long as it is the correct color, you can play a skip at the end of a round/game.
  • Question
    I played a wild card and no one could play a card, so the play came back to me. What happens next?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You simply continue with the color you chose when playing the wild card until the color changes.
  • Question
    After playing draw four with three players, should I play again.
    Andreaslag
    Andreaslag
    Community Answer
    No. When you play a draw four card, you are not allowed to play again, but the opponent loses their turn and draws four cards.
  • Question
    What if someone in 2 player goes first and starts with 7 skip/reverse cards?
    Andreaslag
    Andreaslag
    Community Answer
    This is very rare, but if it happens, shuffle the deck and restart. When you buy an UNO deck, it will not be shuffled, resulting in all of the skip/reverse cards being in the same place. This is why some players are getting 7 cards of the same color or all +4 cards.
  • Question
    If I play a Draw 4 card, causing the next player to draw cards and be skipped, does my turn continue?
    Christopher
    Christopher
    Top Answerer
    No, your turn finished once you played the Draw 4 card.
  • Question
    Do I have to deal only 7 cards, or can it be more?
    Christopher
    Christopher
    Top Answerer
    For standard UNO rules, you should always deal 7 cards to each player at the beginning of the game. Adhering to this rule maintains the intended game balance and traditional play experience.
  • Question
    Does it matter if I use all my Reverse cards before my Skip cards?
    Christopher
    Christopher
    Top Answerer
    In 1-on-1 games, it typically does not matter significantly. However, in multiplayer games, your Reverse card can become a powerful strategic tool, helping to keep play away from opponents with fewer cards than you.
  • Question
    If I am required to pick up a card, can I pick up two cards instead?
    Christopher
    Christopher
    Top Answerer
    You should only pick up one card if necessary. Always follow the official game rules for clarification.
  • Question
    How many cards do I pick up if I have a blank or wild card?
    Christopher
    Christopher
    Top Answerer
    You do not pick up any cards. A blank card is typically treated as a customizable wild card and should be played as such.
  • Question
    Do I have to play a card if I am able to?
    Christopher
    Christopher
    Top Answerer
    Yes, if you are able to play a card, you must do so; faking a play is not permitted in Uno.
  • Question
    How often can I play a Draw Four (+4) card in UNO?
    Christopher
    Christopher
    Top Answerer
    You can play a Draw Four (+4) card whenever you have one in your hand and it is your turn during a game of UNO, following the specific rules for playing that card.
  • Question
    Can I end an UNO game by playing a Draw Four card?
    Christopher
    Christopher
    Top Answerer
    Yes and no. You can end an UNO game with a Draw Four card, but it depends on whether the "Challenge Rule" is in effect. If the Challenge Rule is in place, you cannot play a Draw Four as your final card. However, if the Challenge Rule is not being used, you can play it to win the game.
  • Question
    How do I catch a sneaky Uno?
    Christopher
    Christopher
    Top Answerer
    Catching a sneaky Uno player—someone who forgets or tries to skip saying “Uno” when they’re down to one card—is all about timing and vigilance. As soon as a player plays their second-to-last card, watch closely and be ready to shout “Gotcha!” or tap their icon (in digital versions) before they say “Uno” themselves. If you catch them first, they’re penalized with two extra cards. In fast-paced games, hovering your finger near their name or using a mouse for quicker clicks can give you the edge.
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