1 Overview
UNO Flip is a variant of UNO with a double-sided deck. Cards have a "light" side (standard UNO colors and mild specials) and a "dark" side (harsher penalties). When a Flip card is played, everyone flips their entire hand to the dark side -- and the discard pile flips too. The game becomes significantly more punishing on the dark side.
For 2 to 10 players, ages 7+. Plays in 30 to 45 minutes.
2 The Flip Mechanic
When a player plays a Flip card, everyone (including the player who played it) immediately flips their entire hand to the other side. The discard pile also flips. Play continues with the new side active. The game can flip back and forth multiple times in a session.
3 Setup
Identical to standard UNO. Deal 7 cards each, flip one card to start the discard pile (light side up). Youngest player goes first.
4 Gameplay
Standard UNO rules apply: match color or number of top discard, play specials, draw if you can't play. Specials on each side differ significantly.
5 Light vs. Dark Side Cards
| Card | Light Side | Dark Side |
|---|---|---|
| Draw card | Draw 1 | Draw 5 |
| Skip | Next player loses turn | All other players lose a turn |
| Wild Draw | Wild Draw 2 | Wild Draw Color: next player draws until they draw the chosen color |
| Flip | Flips deck to dark side | Flips deck back to light side |
Dark side is brutal. Wild Draw Color can result in drawing 10+ cards. Use dark side Flip cards strategically to escape punishment.
6 Winning
Standard UNO win condition: first to empty hand wins the round. Score opponents' remaining cards (dark side cards score higher). First to 500 points total loses.
7 FAQ
🎲 House Rules
Play Uno Flip! your way?
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