The UNO Reverse Card is a well-known card in the game UNO that reverses the turn order. When played, the direction of play changes: clockwise becomes counter-clockwise and vice versa. In earlier UNO versions, the reverse card also acted as a Skip Card in games with only two players.
How to Play UNO Reverse Card
In UNO, the Reverse card is a special action card that changes the direction of play. Here’s how to use the UNO Reverse card:
Playing the Reverse Card:
- The Reverse card can only be played on a card of the same color or another Reverse card.
When a Reverse card is played, the player who played it skips their turn, and the direction of play is reversed. - If the game is currently moving clockwise, it changes to counterclockwise, and vice versa.
Number of Reverse Cards:
- An UNO deck includes 8 Reverse cards, with 2 of each colour.
Alternate Uses:
- At the beginning of the game, players have the option to redefine the Reverse card’s function, like skipping the next player or changing the direction of play.
Ultimate Comeback Card:
- The UNO Reverse card is commonly seen as the ultimate comeback card, often used metaphorically to represent karmic events.
- It is popular in online culture, where it is playfully and humorously employed to suggest that a statement, action, or accusation should be turned back on the speaker.
Strategy:
- The optimal timing for playing the Reverse card in UNO is crucial. It is advisable to utilize the Reverse card when the player beside you has a low number of cards remaining.
Cancellation of Cards:
- In UNO, no cards, including the Reverse card, can be cancelled. When the gameplay order is clockwise and a Reverse card is played, the direction of play immediately switches.