UNO Emoji Game Rules

Hey there, I’m here to tell you all about the UNO Emoji Game and how to play it. So, let’s dive right in and get started!

First things first, you’ll need to understand the basic rules of UNO Emoji. The game is played with a special deck of cards that feature different emojis on them. The goal is to be the first player to get rid of all your cards. Seems simple enough, right?

Just like in regular UNO, you’ll start the game by dealing each player 7 cards. The remaining cards are placed face-down in the center of the table, and the top card from that pile is flipped over and placed next to it. This card will be the first card of the discard pile.

Now, let’s talk about how to play a card. You can only play a card if it matches the color, number, or emoji of the card on top of the discard pile. For example, if the top card is a red heart emoji, you can play any red card, any heart card, or any card with a matching emoji.

But wait, there’s more! UNO Emoji introduces special action cards that can really shake things up. These cards include the Skip card, which skips the next player’s turn, the Reverse card, which reverses the direction of play, and the Wild card, which allows you to change the color of the discard pile.

Speaking of colors, let’s talk about the wild cards in UNO Emoji. When you play a wild card, you get to choose the color of the discard pile. This means you can strategically pick a color that you think will be difficult for other players to match.

Now, let’s address the elephant in the room – what happens if you don’t have a playable card in your hand? Well, in that case, you’ll need to draw a card from the deck. If that card is playable, you can choose to play it. If not, your turn is over and it’s the next player’s turn.

One thing to keep in mind is that UNO Emoji is a game of strategy. You’ll need to carefully consider which cards to play and when to play them. Will you go for a quick win and use your powerful action cards early on? Or will you hold onto them for later, hoping to catch your opponents off guard?

Remember, the goal is to be the first player to get rid of all your cards. So, keep an eye on your opponents and try to disrupt their plans whenever possible. And don’t forget to shout “UNO!” when you’re down to your last card – forget to do that, and you might have to draw more cards as a penalty.

So, there you have it – the rules of UNO Emoji. It’s a fun and fast-paced game that combines strategy and luck. Whether you’re a seasoned UNO player or new to the game, UNO Emoji is sure to bring a smile to your face. So gather your friends, grab a deck of UNO Emoji cards, and let the fun begin!

• I have 19 Blue cards, numbered from 0 to 9
• I also have 19 Green cards, numbered from 0 to 9
• There are 19 Red cards, numbered from 0 to 9
• And 19 Yellow cards, numbered from 0 to 9
• I have 8 Draw Two cards, with 2 in blue, green, red, and yellow
• There are also 8 Reverse cards, with 2 in blue, green, red, and yellow
• And finally, 8 Skip cards, with 2 in blue, green, red, and yellow
• As for the special cards, I have 2 Wild cards
• And 4 Wild Draw Four cards
• I also have 2 Wild Customizable Cards
• And finally, 4 Wild Emoji Cards

Here’s What You Need to Do

Your goal is to be the first one to get rid of all your cards in each round and earn points based on the cards your opponents are left with. Points add up with each round, and the first player to score 500 points wins the game.

How to Set Up the Game

1. First, we all get a card. The person with the highest number gets to be the dealer. Oh, and don’t forget to count any card with a symbol as zero.
2. Alright, now the dealer shuffles and hands out 7 cards to each of us.
3. Oh, and make sure to put the rest of the cards facedown to create the DRAW pile.
4. To start things off, the dealer flips over the top card from the DRAW pile. That card kicks off the DISCARD pile.

How to Play the Game

Okay, let’s get started! The game begins with the person sitting to the left of the dealer. That person is the first to play.

When it’s your turn, here’s what you need to do. You have to match a card from your own hand to the card that’s currently resting at the top of the DISCARD pile. You can do this by matching either the number, the color, or the symbol on the card (symbols stand for special Action Cards).

For example, let’s say the card on the DISCARD pile is a blue 7. In order to play, you have a few options. You can put down any blue card you have in your hand, or any card with the number 7, no matter what color it is. And if you happen to have a Wild card, you can play that as well!

But here’s what happens if you don’t have a card that matches what’s on the DISCARD pile. In that case, you’ll need to pick up a card from the DRAW pile. And yes, you guessed it – if the card you picked up can be played right away, you’re free to put it down in the same turn. But if not, it’s the next person’s turn to play.

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If you don’t want to play a card from your hand, you have another option. You can choose to draw a card from the DRAW pile instead. But if you do decide to play a card, you can’t play any other cards from your hand after drawing.

Action Cards

Draw Two Card

Hey there! Let’s talk about action cards. They’re an important part of the game, and I’m here to explain how they work.

One action card you’ll come across is the Draw Two card. When you play this card, it has a special power. It forces the next player to draw two more cards from the deck. That’s right, they’ll have to pick up two extra cards and add them to their hand.

Think about it – if you have a Draw Two card and you play it on someone, they’ll have to draw two more cards. It can really mix things up and give you an advantage. But remember, it’s a double-edged sword. If someone plays a Draw Two card on you, you’ll have to pick up those extra cards too.

So, when you’re playing and you have a Draw Two card, you have to decide when it’s the right time to play it. Maybe you want to use it to slow down someone who is ahead or to try and catch up yourself. It’s all about strategy!

And that’s just one of the action cards you’ll find in the game. There are some other cool ones too. So, keep an eye out for them and use them wisely. They can really change the course of the game. Enjoy playing!

When you play this card, the next person has to pick up two cards and they won’t be able to take their turn.

You can only play this card on a card that has the same color or on another Draw Two card. If this card is the first one to be played, the same rule applies.

Reverse Card

When you play this card, the game takes a sudden turn! Instead of the usual left-to-right play, it reverses direction. That means if it was going to the left, it will now go to the right, and vice versa. But wait, there’s a catch – you can only play this card on a matching color or another Reverse card.

Oh, and here’s an interesting twist – if this card is the first one to be flipped over at the start of the game, the dealer gets to play first, breaking the usual tradition of starting to the left. The game will then continue to the right instead of the left.

Skip Card

When you play this card, you make the next player lose their turn. You can only play this card if the color matches or if there is another Skip card on the table.

If a Skip card is the first card played, the player on the left of the dealer is the one who loses their turn, and then the player to their left starts the game.

Wild Card

When you play this card, you get to pick the color that keeps going (any color, even the one that was already in play before the Wild card was placed down).

You can play a Wild card on your turn, even if you have another card you could play. If a Wild card comes up at the start of the game, the person sitting to the left of the dealer decides which color will keep going.

Wild Draw 4 Card

Hey, when you play this totally awesome card, guess what? You get to pick the color that keeps the game going! And get this, the next player has to draw a whopping 4 cards from the DRAW pile and totally lose their turn. Pretty cool, huh? But hold on a sec, there’s a little catch!

Listen up, you can only play this epic card when you don’t have any other card in your hand that matches the COLOR on the DISCARD pile. But hey, no worries! You can still play this card if you have a card that matches the emoji icon or any of those Action Cards. Keep it interesting, right?

Now, here’s the deal. If this incredible card is turned up at the very start of the game, just put it back in the deck and pick another card. Easy peasy lemon squeezy!

Note: If you think someone played a Wild Draw 4 card on you when they had a matching card, you can question them. The player you challenged has to show you their hand. If they’re guilty, they have to draw the 4 cards instead of you. But if they’re innocent, you have to draw the 4 cards and an extra 2 cards (a total of 6)!

Card That Can Be Changed

Hey there! Grab a #2 pencil and let’s get creative! You can write any house rule you want on a card. The sky’s the limit (well, as long as the other players agree). This card is special – it’s a wild card that you can play on your turn, even if you have another card to play.

Oh, and here’s the best part – you get to choose the color of the game! If the wild card comes up at the start, the person on the left of the dealer picks the color to start with. And guess what? You can erase the cards and write a new rule every time you play! How cool is that?!

The Super Fun Wild Emoji Card

When you play this card, you gotta play an emoji FACE CARD on top of it. Then, the next player in the line has to make the same face on the emoji face card, take their turn, and KEEP MAKING THE FACE until their turn comes back around.

If they stop making the face before their next turn, oh boy, they gotta draw 4 cards! You can’t play an action card (Draw 2, Reverse, Skip, Wild or Wild Draw 4) with the Wild Emoji Card, only an emoji face card.

This card is also a wild card, so the color of the face card you play is the color that keeps the game going. If this card shows up at the start of the game, the person to the left of the dealer gets to pick the color that starts the game.

Getting Rid of Cards

Hey there! So here’s the deal when it comes to playing UNO. When you only have one card left in your hand, it’s super important to shout out “UNO” to let everyone know. If you forget to say “UNO” and someone catches you before the next player starts their turn, you’ll have to draw two extra cards. Bummer, right?

Once a player has gotten rid of all their cards, the round ends. We’ll score some points, but don’t worry, I’ll explain how that works in a bit. Then we start all over again and keep having fun!

If the very last card played in a round is a Draw Two or Wild Draw Four card, the next player has to pick up 2 or 4 cards respectively. Those cards count when we’re adding up the points.

If nobody runs out of cards by the time we’ve gone through the whole DRAW pile, we shuffle up the DISCARD pile and keep going. No stopping us!

Now, for the best part…

The game ends when someone reaches 500 points and becomes the ultimate winner!

But wait, there’s more. Let’s talk about scoring.

When we play a round of the game, the person who gets rid of all their cards first earns points based on the cards remaining in their opponents’ hands. The points are awarded like this:

• Number cards (0-9): You earn points equal to their face value
• Draw Two: You earn 20 points
• Reverse: You earn 20 points
• Skip: You earn 20 points
• Wild: You earn 50 points
• Wild Draw Four: You earn 50 points
• Wild Customizable: You earn 50 points
• Wild Emoji: You earn 50 points

After adding up the points for the round, if no player has reached 500 points yet, we need to shuffle the cards and start a new round.

Another Way to Score and Win

If you prefer, we can keep a running tally of the points each player has at the end of every round. When one player reaches 500 points, the person with the lowest score wins.