Take a classic game of UNO to a whole new level with UNO No Mercy, a brutal version of this beloved card game that will up the ante. Turn each game into a thrilling and competitive experience to share with friends and family thanks to this new deck filled with ruthless action cards and tough rules.
Understanding the game
UNO Show ‘Em No Mercy is quite similar to the classic version, where players must match colours, numbers or symbols to win the game – don’t forget to yell “Uno!”. However, there are two ways to win: get rid of all cards or knock the other players out of the game.
What Makes UNO No Mercy unique
Way more unforgiving than the classic UNO, this version lives up to its name by introducing several brutal elements in the form of new action cards.
The deck includes 56 additional cards, which amounts to 168 cards compared to the standard 112. Among these, UNO Show ‘Em No Mercy features challenging action cards like “Skip Everyone”, “Discard Every Card”, and “Wild Draw 10”.
This version adds new rules to the original gameplay, for example stacking penalties and hand swapping. It also includes a Mercy Rule, through which a player accumulating 25 or more cards is immediately eliminated.
Developing a winning strategy
Players need to adapt their strategies to this version’s challenging rules to have higher chances to win.
Card combinations
There is a high risk of penalty chains and powerful card combinations, so be prepared to make a smart move. For example, the Stacking Rule allows penalties to be passed to the next player by playing a Draw card of equal or higher value, adding to the number of cards to draw from the pile.
Managing your hand
Be mindful of the swapping rules – 7’s Swap and 0’s Pass – and the 25-card limit, as these rules can dramatically change your hand and lead to elimination. When possible, prioritise action cards and high-value cards.
Advanced techniques for victory
- Be strategic with the Wild Colour Roulette card and force your opponents to draw multiple cards.
- Take out your competing anger and stack all penalties to threaten or knock out opponents.
- Use the Skip Everyone card and the Discard All card in your favour to get rid of most cards in your hand.
Reading your opponents
Like in a poker game, observe your opponents’ playing patterns to anticipate potential counterattacks. If they hesitate, they might be holding onto action cards, so use this information to make a tactical move.
Strategies for staying focused
Be mindful of sudden changes when a 7 or a 0 is drawn, as you will have to swap your hand with other players, which could negatively affect your hand.
Count the cards in your hand and the other players, too: when you reach 25, you’re out of the game.
Remember that whenever a player forgets to say “Uno!”, they must draw 2 cards and go on with the game.
