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Uno

Uno is a fast-paced card game where players race to be the first to discard all their cards by matching color or number—while using action cards to skip, reverse, or stack penalties on opponents. Simple to learn and endlessly replayable, it’s a timeless favorite for competitive groups.

Mechanics:

Action Choice, Chance, Drawing, Limited Action, Memory, Observation, Pattern Building, Resource Management, Take That, Turn-based

Dynamics:

Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Organization, Strategy Development, Attention

HOW TO PLAY

Written Instructions:

Play Personalities

Joker, Competitor, Collector

As a Physical Game

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As a Digital Game

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As an Opener

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As a Core Activity

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As a Closer

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FACILITATION SUPPORT

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Buy / Access

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/UNO-Card-Game-Original-Mattel/dp/B005I5M2F8/

DIY Notes:

Variations

> Versions like Flip, Attack, Flex, Dare, etc

> Thematic decks

Pulse Check

Q - Are people having fun — smiling, laughing, in deep thought? 

Q - Does everyone seem open to keep playing? Are the disengaged able to be more engaged? 

Q - Do you hear productive strategizing about how to improve process or results?

What

Position the reflection around goals and metrics, as well as the skills and roles to succeed: 

Q - What is one thing about you that would help your team members work with you better? 

Q - Did this game give you ideas about how to better advocate for yourself? 

Q - What strengths and talents did you witness, and how could the team better leverage them?

Think

Position the reflection around rational planning and communication methods: 

Q - Did this game illuminate any patterns in how you give and receive information? 

Q - How might it be helpful to know the preferences and tendencies of your colleagues? 

Q - Could your team benefit from additional or more diverse perspectives?

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