PUNO

Have you ever heard of the card game UNO?  The one with skips, reverses and draw four?

Well since the semester has started, me and many others within my friend circles have been introduced to a new version of the game called 'PUNO.'

Our new RUF Intern Jaimie intruded this game earlier this fall and this is how you play.

Rules.

1. This game is exactly the same as UNO (Except not).

2.  When someone plays a six, everyone slaps the table.  Last person to slap the table draws two cards.

3.  When someone plays an 8, everyone slaps their forehead.  Last person to slap their forehead draws two cards.

4.  If someone plays a zero, you pass your hand in the direction that the game is currently headed.  (Example: If the game is moving to the right, cards would be passed to the person on your right and vice versa).

5.  Cards may be played out of turn if it is an exact replica of the current card that was just played.  (Example: Bob played a red three, I also have a red three.  Even though I am sitting across from Bob I will now play my red three).  It would then be the turn of the person beside me.  (If it is your turn and you play the same card as the card in play you may not play another; it counts as your turn).

This becomes extremely fun/horrible when multiple Draw 2's and Draw 4's are played. As those cards are played on top of each other they begin to add upon each other.  So if 5 draw 4's are played in a row, the person it ends on would have to draw 20 cards.  If you have to draw you cannot play your turn.

But wait, it gets crazier.

6.  If a card cannot be played, the player may say "cougar power."  Cougar power allows others around the table to offer forth cards face down to the player in need of help.  That player can choose any of the cards offered and play it immediately.  People may offer cards that are not helpful.  This is a deceitful twist that makes the game all the more fun.

Give it a try! Comment below and let me know what you think!