Uno rules and score sheet
Everything you need for a game of Uno: how to play, what each card does, and how to score to 500 without arguing over the maths.
How to play Uno
- Deal 7 cards to each player. Put the rest face down as the draw pile and turn the top card over to start the discard pile.
- Match the top card. On your turn, play a card that matches the discard pile by colour, number or symbol. You can also play a Wild card.
- Can't play? Draw one. If you have nothing to play, draw a card. If that card can be played, you may play it straight away.
- Say "Uno". When you are down to one card, say "Uno". If someone catches you before the next player starts, you draw 2 cards.
- Go out to win the round. The first player with no cards left wins the round and scores points from everyone else's hands.
What the action cards do
| Card | What it does |
|---|---|
| Skip | The next player misses their turn. |
| Reverse | Play changes direction. With 2 players it works like a Skip. |
| Draw Two | The next player draws 2 cards and misses their turn. |
| Wild | Play it on anything and choose the next colour. |
| Wild Draw Four | Choose the colour, and the next player draws 4 and misses their turn. Officially you can only play it when you have no card of the current colour. |
How Uno scoring works
The round winner adds up the cards left in every other player's hand and scores that total. The first player to reach 500 points wins the game.
| Card left in a hand | Points |
|---|---|
| Number cards (0 to 9) | Face value |
| Skip, Reverse, Draw Two | 20 each |
| Wild, Wild Draw Four | 50 each |
Example round
Asha goes out. Ravi is holding a 7, a Skip and a Wild: 7 + 20 + 50 = 77. Meera is holding a 3 and a 9: 12. Asha scores 89 for the round. Everyone else scores 0.
Many families play the simpler way: everyone counts their own leftover cards, and the lowest total wins. 1-0 handles both. Pick "Highest total wins" for official scoring, or "Lowest total wins" for the family version.
Common questions
How many points do you need to win Uno?
The official target is 500 points. For a shorter game, set the target to 200 or 300 in the scorecard.
Can you stack Draw Two cards in Uno?
Not in the official rules. Stacking is a popular house rule, so agree on it before you start.
What happens if you forget to say Uno?
If another player catches you before the next player begins their turn, you draw 2 cards.
How much is a Wild card worth in Uno scoring?
Wild and Wild Draw Four cards are worth 50 points each when left in a hand.