Drunk Uno Drinking Game

To play Drunk Uno, you’ll need a standard Uno card deck and drinks of your choice.

After shuffling the deck, deal seven cards to each player and place the remaining cards face down in the center to form the draw pile. Flip the top card over to create the discard pile. The player to the dealer’s left starts the game, and play proceeds clockwise.

Players must match the top card of the discard pile by number, color, or action. Action cards have special effects like skipping players, reversing the direction of play, or forcing opponents to draw cards.

If a player cannot play a card, they must draw one from the draw pile. Every time a player draws cards as a penalty, they must take a drink for each card drawn. The first player to get rid of all their cards wins the round. Additionally, forgetting to say “Uno” when having one card left incurs a drinking penalty. The winner may also assign drinks to other players based on the number and type of cards remaining in their hands.

Drunk Uno combines the classic card game with drinking elements, making it a lively and social activity among friends, but players should always drink responsibly and be mindful of their limits.

Here’s how to play:

Setup:

1. Shuffle the Uno deck and deal 7 cards to each player.
2. Place the remaining cards face down in the center to form the draw pile. Flip the top card over to create the discard pile.

Gameplay:

1. The player to the dealer’s left starts the game. Play proceeds clockwise.
2. Players must match the top card of the discard pile by number, color, or action.
3. If a player cannot play a card, they must draw one card from the draw pile. If that card can be played, they may immediately play it. Otherwise, their turn ends.
4. Action cards have special effects:
   • Skip: The next player is skipped.
   • Reverse: The direction of play reverses.
   • Draw Two: The next player must draw two cards and skip their turn.
   • Wild: The player who plays a Wild card declares the next color to be played.
   • Wild Draw Four: Similar to Wild, but the next player must draw four cards and skip their turn.
5. If a player has only one card left, they must announce “Uno” to alert other players.
6. The first player to get rid of all their cards wins the round.

Drinking Rules:

In Drunk Uno, drinking occurs at various points throughout the game to add an extra element of fun and excitement. Here’s when players typically drink:

1. Penalty Draws: Whenever a player is unable to play a card and must draw one or more cards from the draw pile as a penalty, they must take a drink for each card drawn. This encourages players to strategize and avoid accumulating too many cards.
2. Forgetting to Say “Uno”: If a player forgets to say “Uno” when they have one card left and are caught by another player, they must take a drink as a penalty. This rule adds a level of tension and memory challenge to the game.
3. Assigning Drinks: The winner of each round may assign drinks to other players based on the number and type of cards remaining in their hands. For example, the winner could assign drinks based on the total number of cards remaining in each opponent’s hand or based on specific action cards played during the game.
4. Optional Rules: Players can also introduce additional drinking rules based on specific card actions, such as skipping players, reversing the direction of play, or playing Wild cards. For example, players might agree that whenever someone plays a Draw Two card, the next player must take a drink for each card drawn.

Variations:

• You can add more drinking rules or assign drinks for specific card actions (e.g., skip, reverse, draw two).
• Increase the penalty for forgetting to say “Uno” by requiring the player to take a shot or finish their drink.

Drunk Uno combines the classic card game with drinking elements, making it a fun and social activity among friends. As always, ensure everyone drinks responsibly and stays within their limits.