UNO Championship Series Invitational

UNO Championship Series

📅 April 4, 2026 — Atlanta, GA

Step into the first-ever global UNO Championship Series, live in Atlanta! Fans and competitors worldwide will gather to test their strategy, reflexes, and daring, all for a chance to win a $5,000 USD grand prize and earn UNO glory.

🏆 Tournament Structure & Rules (Based on Las Vegas Invitational Format)

Format & Advancement

Much like the Las Vegas UNO event, gameplay unfolds in elimination-style matches that culminate in a final showdown.

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Official Game Rules (aligned with UNO “Olympic” standards)

Objective: Be the first to discard all your cards to win the round.

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Deck: 108 cards, including numbered cards, Action cards (Skip, Reverse, Draw Two), Wild, and Wild Draw Four.

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Gameplay:

Players match the discard pile by color, number, or symbol, or play a Wild/Wild Draw Four card.

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If no card is playable, draw a card (or multiple if house rules allow).

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Special Actions & Challenges

Wild Draw Four: May only be played if you have no cards matching the current color. If challenged, the player must show their hand:

If bluffing, the penalty is 6 cards.

If legitimate, the challenger draws 6 cards instead.

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Calling UNO & Penalties

Players must say “UNO” when down to one card.

If another player catches you before you say it, you must draw two cards.

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Scoring & Advancement

In early rounds, points are counted based on cards left in opponents’ hands:

Number cards = face value

Action cards (Skip, Reverse, Draw Two) = 20 points

Wild or Wild Draw Four cards = 50 points

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Final rounds may transition to elimination matches (e.g. best-of series or timed rounds) similar to elite formats.

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Tie-breaking

If tied, players are ranked based on remaining Wild/Wild+4 card penalties, then Action cards, then numbered cards. Random draw if still tied.

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🧩 What to Expect at UNO Championship Series – Atlanta

Global Competitors: Meet UNO players from around the world.

Competitive Rounds: Fast-paced matches with scoring and elimination like the world finals.

Grand Finale: Championship match to determine the top player — the $5,000 winner.

Instant Win Sweepstakes: Ten U.S. participants will win prizes through the UNO Instant Win Sweepstakes.

Community Celebration: Experience UNO-themed entertainment, surprises, and shared passion.

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