Got relatives visiting, hosting a party, stuck in an airport? It's time for Uno -- easy to learn, easy to play card game and fun for all the family. Easy to pick up but impossible to put down!

The object of the game?

To be the first player to score 500 points. Points are scored by getting rid of all the cards in your hand before your opponent(s). You score points for cards left in your opponents' hands.

How to play

Every player picks a card. The person who picks the highest number deals. Action Cards count as zero for this part of the game.

Once the cards are shuffled each player is dealt 7 cards. The remainder of the deck is placed face down to form a DRAW pile. The top card of the DRAW pile is turned over to begin a DISCARD pile. If an Action Card is the first one turned up from the DRAW pile, certain rules apply.

The person to the left of the dealer starts play. He/she has to match the card on the DISCARD pile, either by number, color or symbol. For example, if the card is a red 7, the player must put down a red card or any colour 7. Alternatively, the player can put down a Wild card.

If the player doesn't have a card to match the one on the DISCARD pile, he/she must take a card from the DRAW pile. If the card picked up can be played, the player is free to put it down in the same turn. Otherwise, play moves on to the next person in turn.Players may choose not to play a playable card from their hand. If so, the player must draw a card from theDRAW pile. If playable, that card can be put down in the same turn, but the player may not use a card from the hand after the draw.

So...in short - play cards from your hand by matching the colour, number, or word on the top card of the discard pile. Race to get rid of all your cards. Use the Action Cards against your opponents. And when you're down to one card...don't forget to yell UNO!

For 2-10 players.
Suitable for ages 7+.