Uno DOS

1 Overview

UNO DOS is a variant of UNO with a fundamentally different discard mechanic. Instead of one central discard pile, there are always two discard piles active simultaneously. Players can play one card on each pile per turn, and matching both piles' colors on a single turn triggers color-call bonuses. The core goal is the same -- empty your hand first -- but the two-pile system creates a very different strategic dynamic.

For 2 to 6 players, ages 7+. Plays in 30 to 45 minutes.

2 Key Differences from UNO

• Two discard piles always active (not one)
• Players can play up to 2 cards per turn (one on each pile)
• Matching the number on a discard pile (not just color) scores a bonus that makes opponents draw
• Wild Dos card starts a new second row
• No Draw Two or Skip cards -- different special card set
• Call "DOS!" instead of "UNO!" when you have 2 cards remaining

3 Setup

1. Deal 7 cards to each player.
2. Flip 2 cards face-up to start the two center discard piles.
3. Place the remaining deck face-down as the draw pile.
4. Youngest player goes first.

4 Gameplay

1. On your turn, look at the two center discard piles. You may:
   • Play 1 card on 1 pile (matching color or number), OR
   • Play 2 cards on 2 piles simultaneously (one card on each pile, each matching its respective pile)
2. If you cannot play, draw 2 cards.
3. After playing, check for color-match bonus.
4. After your turn ends, both center piles are refilled to 2 piles (if you cleared one, start a new one from the draw deck).

5 Color Match Bonus

If you play a card whose color matches the card already on that discard pile (regardless of number), all other players draw 1 card. If you play cards on both piles and both color-match, all other players draw 2 cards total.

If you play a card that matches both the color AND number of the top card on a discard pile, all other players draw 2 cards (for that one match).

6 Winning

First player to empty their hand wins the round. When you reach 2 cards, call "DOS!" (like "UNO!" in standard UNO). If you forget to call and another player catches you before your next turn, you draw 2 cards. Scoring is the same as UNO (points from opponents' remaining cards, first to 200 wins the game).

7 FAQ