More specifically, it is used to torment men emotionally with phrases like "Suck It" when the Chuck Norris card is thrown, further frustrating the contemplative silence.
Authors: Tanya, et al.
Accompanying Imagery:
Status: Authorized 3/20/07
March 24, 2007
Terms: to Tanya
The slang term "to Tanya" means to heckle someone who has recently met with discouraging circumstances during the game.
More specifically, it is used to torment men emotionally with phrases like "Suck It" when the Chuck Norris card is thrown, further frustrating the contemplative silence.
Authors: Tanya, et al.
Accompanying Imagery:
Status: Authorized 3/20/07
More specifically, it is used to torment men emotionally with phrases like "Suck It" when the Chuck Norris card is thrown, further frustrating the contemplative silence.
Authors: Tanya, et al.
Accompanying Imagery:
Status: Authorized 3/20/07
March 21, 2007
Terms: Kissing the Linda
Players are said to be "Kissing the Linda" when they find themselves on the business end of a Train Wreck. This term is based on a player's expression when he/she realizes that they can't produce a passing Draw Card.
It was coined because of its similarity to the expression someone would make if he or she was in a game of Spin the Bottle, and they where chosen to kiss a person of whom the sex could not clearly be determined - someone referred to as "The Linda."
Authors: Aaron, Big V, Sean
Accompanying Imagery: Questionably Deep Voice, Strange Closeness, Gym Membership
Status: Authorized 3/20/07
It was coined because of its similarity to the expression someone would make if he or she was in a game of Spin the Bottle, and they where chosen to kiss a person of whom the sex could not clearly be determined - someone referred to as "The Linda."
Authors: Aaron, Big V, Sean
Accompanying Imagery: Questionably Deep Voice, Strange Closeness, Gym Membership
Status: Authorized 3/20/07
March 16, 2007
New Rule #5: Global Thermonuclear War
For use only in Mega-Deck play, where there are 2 A-Bomb cards.
Rule: After a player throws an A-Bomb, another player has the opportunity to declare Global Thermonuclear War, and throw a 2nd A-Bomb in retaliation out of turn. The Train Wreck continues between the two warring players ONLY, until the loser cannot throw another Draw card.
A player can never be forced into Global Thermonuclear War. GTW only takes place when the 2nd A-Bomb is thrown with nuclear intentions, and both A-Bombs must be touching on the discard pile.
It is possible to have 2 A-Bombs out of sequence in one Train Wreck. Also, if Player 1 throws an A-Bomb, and the next sequential player's (Player 2) only other Draw card is the other A-Bomb, then Player 2 has the option to hold his/her A-Bomb, and draw the appropriate amount of cards. This move is called "Pussing Out."
Note: Not even Blessed Cards can stop Global Thermonuclear War; it only ends in destruction.
Authors: Aaron, Big V
Accompanying Imagery:
Status: Authorized 3/16/07
Rule: After a player throws an A-Bomb, another player has the opportunity to declare Global Thermonuclear War, and throw a 2nd A-Bomb in retaliation out of turn. The Train Wreck continues between the two warring players ONLY, until the loser cannot throw another Draw card.
A player can never be forced into Global Thermonuclear War. GTW only takes place when the 2nd A-Bomb is thrown with nuclear intentions, and both A-Bombs must be touching on the discard pile.
It is possible to have 2 A-Bombs out of sequence in one Train Wreck. Also, if Player 1 throws an A-Bomb, and the next sequential player's (Player 2) only other Draw card is the other A-Bomb, then Player 2 has the option to hold his/her A-Bomb, and draw the appropriate amount of cards. This move is called "Pussing Out."
Note: Not even Blessed Cards can stop Global Thermonuclear War; it only ends in destruction.
Authors: Aaron, Big V
Accompanying Imagery:
Status: Authorized 3/16/07
March 14, 2007
Terms: The Double Dutch
Definition: The Double Dutch is a slang term that describes when a player faces the bone-chilling Skip Haunt, but the player after him throws a Reverse, skipping the haunted player immediately, thus removing the curse before it has time to affect the player emotionally.
Accompanying Imagery: Demons Being Exercised, Children Playing
Accompanying Imagery: Demons Being Exercised, Children Playing
New Rule #4: The Royal Flush
Rule: The Royal Flush occurs when a player throws the Royal Pair (Chuck Norris & Margaret Thatcher) to go out, and then finishes off with the A-Bomb. If the game is being played with points, the player who threw the Royal Flush automatically receives the points it takes to win that game and 200 additional points to start when he or she begins again.
Because of the slim chance of this hand actually occurring in my lifetime, I am willing to say that the person who throws it will never have to shuffle again in his/her life.
Author: Big V
Accompanying Imagery: The Nuclear Holocaust Scene from Terminator 2
Status: Unauthorized
Because of the slim chance of this hand actually occurring in my lifetime, I am willing to say that the person who throws it will never have to shuffle again in his/her life.
Author: Big V
Accompanying Imagery: The Nuclear Holocaust Scene from Terminator 2
Status: Unauthorized
New Rule #3: The Royal Pair
Rule: The Royal Pair is when Chuck Norris and Margaret Thatcher are thrown together by the same player. In this situation, Chuck Norris and Margaret Thatcher become a single Wild that allows a player to throw and additional card on top of it. (Keep in mind that the two cards themselves do not act as a wild, and they must match the color of a preceding card.)
This is the only situation so far in which a player can use a Blessed card in order to go out on UNO. When the Royal Pair is thrown in this way you are still bound to say UNO before putting down your last card. If all three cards are thrown at once in a fit of excitement, the standard UNO draw rules apply.
Note: This can also lead to the most powerful hand yet imagined, the Royal Flush.
Author: Big V
Accompanying Imagery: World Domination, Strategic Political Power Plays, Not Sexual Intercourse
Status: Unauthorized
This is the only situation so far in which a player can use a Blessed card in order to go out on UNO. When the Royal Pair is thrown in this way you are still bound to say UNO before putting down your last card. If all three cards are thrown at once in a fit of excitement, the standard UNO draw rules apply.
Note: This can also lead to the most powerful hand yet imagined, the Royal Flush.
Author: Big V
Accompanying Imagery: World Domination, Strategic Political Power Plays, Not Sexual Intercourse
Status: Unauthorized
New Card #9: Margaret Thatcher
Count: 1 per Mega Deck, Optional 0 in Normal Deck
Value: Undetermined
Card: Card must be the same number and color as the Chuck Norris. The Margaret Thatcher functions in a similar way as the Chuck Norris in that when thrown, every female has to draw two. Play resumes as normal after cards are drawn.
Author: Big V
Accompanying Imagery: Conservative Party Politics, Big Hair
Status: Unauthorized
Value: Undetermined
Card: Card must be the same number and color as the Chuck Norris. The Margaret Thatcher functions in a similar way as the Chuck Norris in that when thrown, every female has to draw two. Play resumes as normal after cards are drawn.
Author: Big V
Accompanying Imagery: Conservative Party Politics, Big Hair
Status: Unauthorized
March 13, 2007
Pope Vince Unimpressed with Great Adventure’s Latest Offering
An uninterested Pontiff longs to fill his empty hands with the Game of Kings.
EXIT 7A, NJ - Extreme One figurehead and Father of the UNOtarian Church Pope Vince looked, according to witnesses, “pretty bored” with his debut ride on Six Flag’s newest roller coaster The Xtreme Scrambler.
“When I saw that the ride’s name had extreme in it, I naturally assumed it was going to live up to the expectation,” Pope Vince said, “but all it did was dissapoint. It was nowhere near the thrill of a Draw 18 Train Wreck, a Chuck Norris, or even a Skip Haunt.”
When asked if he was ever going to return and give the park another try, Pope Vince seemed optimistic, citing that “that Coke 2-fer is too good to pass up,” and that “one of those safari monkeys took a wiper off, and I’ll be damned if he’s getting away with that.”
March 11, 2007
New Card #8: The Underground Railroad
Count: 1 per Mega Deck, Optional 0 in Normal Deck
Value: Undetermined
Card: Created from a pre-existing Skip card. When this Blessed Skip is thrown, each player then has the opportunity to place a card face down back into the draw pile. This Blessed card also functions as a Wild and can be thrown on any color or number. The Underground Railroad card functions as a two card drop for the thrower and follows the same rules as most other Blessed cards in that the player can not use them strategically to go out on UNO (see: Stumbling Monk). At the end of the turn, the player that precedes the thrower uses his card to determine number and color of card to continue.
Author: Big V
Accompanying Imagery: Wading in Water, Low-Swinging Chariots
Status: Unauthorized
Value: Undetermined
Card: Created from a pre-existing Skip card. When this Blessed Skip is thrown, each player then has the opportunity to place a card face down back into the draw pile. This Blessed card also functions as a Wild and can be thrown on any color or number. The Underground Railroad card functions as a two card drop for the thrower and follows the same rules as most other Blessed cards in that the player can not use them strategically to go out on UNO (see: Stumbling Monk). At the end of the turn, the player that precedes the thrower uses his card to determine number and color of card to continue.
Author: Big V
Accompanying Imagery: Wading in Water, Low-Swinging Chariots
Status: Unauthorized
March 9, 2007
New Card #7: Chuck Norris
Count: 1 per Mega Deck, Optional 0 in Normal Deck
Value: Undetermined
Card: Created from a high number card, the Chuck Norris is the first gender specific card. When a Chuck Norris is thrown, every man at the table has to live up to the standard of manliness that Chuck Norris sets by drawing 2 cards in silence (except for the thrower, who is acting in the stead of Chuck Norris). Since the Chuck Norris Card is created from a number card, kudos will be given to the man who doubles that number in push-ups. I hear that Chuck Norris single-handedly saved the West from the Communists. After the cards are drawn, play resumes as normal.
This card works hand in hand with its female counterpart, the Margaret Thatcher. When used together, the situation might occur which is known as a Royal Flush.
Author: Big V
Accompanying Imagery: Roundhouse Kicks, Tight Jeans, Tears that Cure Cancer
Status: Unauthorized
Value: Undetermined
Card: Created from a high number card, the Chuck Norris is the first gender specific card. When a Chuck Norris is thrown, every man at the table has to live up to the standard of manliness that Chuck Norris sets by drawing 2 cards in silence (except for the thrower, who is acting in the stead of Chuck Norris). Since the Chuck Norris Card is created from a number card, kudos will be given to the man who doubles that number in push-ups. I hear that Chuck Norris single-handedly saved the West from the Communists. After the cards are drawn, play resumes as normal.
This card works hand in hand with its female counterpart, the Margaret Thatcher. When used together, the situation might occur which is known as a Royal Flush.
Author: Big V
Accompanying Imagery: Roundhouse Kicks, Tight Jeans, Tears that Cure Cancer
Status: Unauthorized
New Card #6: The Hand of the Unknown Soldier (HOTUS)
Count: 1 per Mega Deck, Optional 0 in Normal Deck
Value: Undetermined
Card: It has become a custom to deal a hand to one of the employees of the places in which we frequent. Created from a pre-existing Wild card, this mystery hand is known as the Hand of the Unknown Soldier. The HOTUS hand has a parallel card in the deck which allows a participant to switch his/her hand for the hand which is steeped in mystery. If the player decides that his/her trade for the mystery hand is not in his/her best interests, the participant may decline the trade, and use it as a standard Wild. If the mystery hand is selected the participant must still choose the color for the next round of play.
Note: If the HOTUS card is dealt into the Hand of the Unknown Soldier, it shall be called Destiny.
Author: Big V
Accompanying Imagery: That scene in Forrest Gump when Bubba dies in Forrest's arms and Forrest commits to fulfilling Bubba's dreams.
Status: Unauthorized
Value: Undetermined
Card: It has become a custom to deal a hand to one of the employees of the places in which we frequent. Created from a pre-existing Wild card, this mystery hand is known as the Hand of the Unknown Soldier. The HOTUS hand has a parallel card in the deck which allows a participant to switch his/her hand for the hand which is steeped in mystery. If the player decides that his/her trade for the mystery hand is not in his/her best interests, the participant may decline the trade, and use it as a standard Wild. If the mystery hand is selected the participant must still choose the color for the next round of play.
Note: If the HOTUS card is dealt into the Hand of the Unknown Soldier, it shall be called Destiny.Author: Big V
Accompanying Imagery: That scene in Forrest Gump when Bubba dies in Forrest's arms and Forrest commits to fulfilling Bubba's dreams.
Status: Unauthorized
March 4, 2007
A Modest Proposal
What began as an intimate game among friends is quickly developing into what some are calling “the new Game of Kings.” Spearheaded by Vince, first-born son of Barrington, suggestions for modifying the card game UNO have been seen around the internet, and I think it’s time we lay the ink to parchment.
There is a documented beginning, a Magna Carta, if you will; a foundation has been laid with talks of “A-bombs” and fortunes reversed, but where do we go from here? I’m proposing a meeting of the minds to draft a new ConstitUNO.
Vince has been creating such jewels lately, I would hate to see them lost to the ravages of time. The ConstitUNO would preserve our ideas as well as establish an authority on whether or not a rule or card has been deemed standard for localized play. We could standardize the modification of cards, establish a world-wide rating system, and maybe even provide for the election of officials (Pope Vince?).
We could use this very website to display the ConstitUNO and make known our decrees. This site could also provide a forum to anyone who might want to suggest any amendments. We could then hold council (ConclUNO?), and decide whether or not to ratify any submissions.
So, what say you? Yea or Nay? Do you have what it takes? Will you go WILD for UNO Freedom, or will you REVERSE it back to the terrorists? Only we can make this game great, and I believe that a ConstitUNO is our first step towards greatness.
There is a documented beginning, a Magna Carta, if you will; a foundation has been laid with talks of “A-bombs” and fortunes reversed, but where do we go from here? I’m proposing a meeting of the minds to draft a new ConstitUNO.
Vince has been creating such jewels lately, I would hate to see them lost to the ravages of time. The ConstitUNO would preserve our ideas as well as establish an authority on whether or not a rule or card has been deemed standard for localized play. We could standardize the modification of cards, establish a world-wide rating system, and maybe even provide for the election of officials (Pope Vince?).
We could use this very website to display the ConstitUNO and make known our decrees. This site could also provide a forum to anyone who might want to suggest any amendments. We could then hold council (ConclUNO?), and decide whether or not to ratify any submissions.
So, what say you? Yea or Nay? Do you have what it takes? Will you go WILD for UNO Freedom, or will you REVERSE it back to the terrorists? Only we can make this game great, and I believe that a ConstitUNO is our first step towards greatness.
Where is the Uno?
Most Uno competitions are held weekly (I want to say Tuesday) at The Three Beans Coffee House in Haddonfield, NJ at 8:00. Drop us a line to get directions.
Adoption of Rules
There are to be no valid card alterations that do not bare the signature of at least two game members. If a certain Add-on Card proves to be standard in localized play the card can be decorated with a silk screen or stain technique. This marking serves as the two signature validation and will be called "Pricing" after Lady Mary who came up with the idea.
New Rule #2: The Three-Card Toss (Training Wheels)
Rule: It is common knowledge that you can match a number regardless of color with a pair of identical cards that add up to that number. For example, the equation 2yellow + 2yellow = 4yellow, and as such can be thrown on a 4green. A Three Card Toss can be represented by the equation (1yellow + 1yellow) + 2yellow = 4yellow, and can be thrown on a 4green.
Authors: Sir Sean, Big V
Accompanying Imagery: Thumb-Sucking, Father-Daughter Bonding
Status: Unauthorized
Note: The Three Card Toss has not yet been perfected and will take some time to polish in order to avoid abuse.
Authors: Sir Sean, Big V
Accompanying Imagery: Thumb-Sucking, Father-Daughter Bonding
Status: Unauthorized
Note: The Three Card Toss has not yet been perfected and will take some time to polish in order to avoid abuse.
New Rule #1: The Train Wreck
Rule: This situation can arise when a Draw Card, up to and including the A-bomb, is thrown and a contestant answers the threat by throwing another Draw Card. This allows him or her to escape the draw and pass the burden onto the next player who is given the same opportunity. If the player cannot produce a Draw Card he or she will suffer with the combined blast of the total Draw number. This makes the Draw 2 a more multi-dimensional card.
Authors: Lady Mary, Sir Robert
Accompanying Imagery: Metal Gears & Carnage
Status: Authorized 2/27/07
Authors: Lady Mary, Sir Robert
Accompanying Imagery: Metal Gears & Carnage
Status: Authorized 2/27/07
Terms: Redemption
Definition: A redemption occurs when a Skip Haunt is unleashed and the vexed avoids a card draw because of his benched status.
Accompanying Imagery: Back-lit Holy Pose, Angelic Music
Accompanying Imagery: Back-lit Holy Pose, Angelic Music
New Card #5: The Stumbling Monk (Friar Tuck)
Count: 1 per 2-deck mega-deck or 1 per deck
Value: 75 points (unauthorized)
Card: When thrown, two cards of a single color can be dropped along with it. This card functions as a blessed Wild Card in that it does not have to follow the prior color-number sequence.
Additional Uses: The Friar can also be used to block a Train Wreck. If this situation arises the blessing is carried around full circle. Each player has the opportunity to drop two same suit cards. The colors of the blessed suit can change if a contestant can match one of the previous numbers thrown. This is meant to produce a temporary armistice and cannot be used to go out on Uno (including the thrower). Only number cards can be thrown in a state of armistice. This allows the players time to emotionally deal with intense game-play.
Author: Big V
Accompanying Imagery: Drunken Peace
Status: Authorized 3/6/07
Value: 75 points (unauthorized)
Card: When thrown, two cards of a single color can be dropped along with it. This card functions as a blessed Wild Card in that it does not have to follow the prior color-number sequence.
Additional Uses: The Friar can also be used to block a Train Wreck. If this situation arises the blessing is carried around full circle. Each player has the opportunity to drop two same suit cards. The colors of the blessed suit can change if a contestant can match one of the previous numbers thrown. This is meant to produce a temporary armistice and cannot be used to go out on Uno (including the thrower). Only number cards can be thrown in a state of armistice. This allows the players time to emotionally deal with intense game-play.
Author: Big V
Accompanying Imagery: Drunken Peace
Status: Authorized 3/6/07
New Card #4: The Swamp Card
Count: 1 per 2-deck mega-deck or 1 per deck
Value: 75 points (unauthorized)
Card: When a Swamp Card is thrown every contestant (excluding thrower) is caught in the bog and has to drop their most valuable card. The most valuable card, however, cannot include The Stumbling Monk (Friar Tuck) or the A-bomb.
Regional Variant: The Swamp Card could also fit into the situational category. A Swamp Card in this way could could mean a card that has been kissed or licked to the point of dampness. Although it is far more likely that a card will be kissed in game-play for good luck, we recognize and appreciate other cultures in which licking to the point of dampness would produce the same fortuitous effect. If a card becomes wet because of hazardous terrain (which can occur in a bog, filthy French prison, or diner) a Swamp Card situation is also likely to arise.
Authors: Lady Mary, Big V
Accompanying Imagery: Slow Movement
Status: Unauthorized
Value: 75 points (unauthorized)
Card: When a Swamp Card is thrown every contestant (excluding thrower) is caught in the bog and has to drop their most valuable card. The most valuable card, however, cannot include The Stumbling Monk (Friar Tuck) or the A-bomb.
Regional Variant: The Swamp Card could also fit into the situational category. A Swamp Card in this way could could mean a card that has been kissed or licked to the point of dampness. Although it is far more likely that a card will be kissed in game-play for good luck, we recognize and appreciate other cultures in which licking to the point of dampness would produce the same fortuitous effect. If a card becomes wet because of hazardous terrain (which can occur in a bog, filthy French prison, or diner) a Swamp Card situation is also likely to arise.
Authors: Lady Mary, Big V
Accompanying Imagery: Slow Movement
Status: Unauthorized
New Card #3: The M.J. Fox Back to the Future History Quiz Card
Count: 1-2 per deck
Value: 30 points (unauthorized)
Card: When thrown, a history question is asked of the thrower. If he or she gets it right the person on his or her left and right draw 2 (without skip). If the question is answered incorrectly the thrower draws 4. The category can also be chosen through democratic vote as each card is thrown. Card rules can be waved if game play goes into overtime.
Author: Big V
Accompanying Imagery: Flux Capacitor
Status: Unauthorized
Value: 30 points (unauthorized)
Card: When thrown, a history question is asked of the thrower. If he or she gets it right the person on his or her left and right draw 2 (without skip). If the question is answered incorrectly the thrower draws 4. The category can also be chosen through democratic vote as each card is thrown. Card rules can be waved if game play goes into overtime.
Author: Big V
Accompanying Imagery: Flux Capacitor
Status: Unauthorized
New Card #2: The Skip Haunt
Count: 2 per deck
Value: 30 points (unauthorized)
Card: A bone chilling 2-turn skip
Author: Big V
Accompanying Imagery: Tormenting Ghost
Status: Authorized 2/27/07
Value: 30 points (unauthorized)
Card: A bone chilling 2-turn skip
Author: Big V
Accompanying Imagery: Tormenting Ghost
Status: Authorized 2/27/07
New Card #1: The A-Bomb
Count: 1 per deck
Value: 75 points (unauthorized)
Card: A Draw 10 Wild, created from a preexisting Draw 4 Wild
Author: Big V
Accompanying Imagery: Nuclear Holocaust
Status: Authorized 2/27/07
Value: 75 points (unauthorized)
Card: A Draw 10 Wild, created from a preexisting Draw 4 Wild
Author: Big V
Accompanying Imagery: Nuclear Holocaust
Status: Authorized 2/27/07
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