If your friends group enjoys a game of UNO but is looking for a fresh twist that doesn’t overcomplicate the game, look at the UNO Spin rules for a great alternative. 

At random points throughout the game, players will need to spin the wheel, which can either help them out and turn the tide of the game – or ruin their chances of victory. 

It’s also a good version of UNO to introduce to younger kids and beginners as the wheel evens up the game, making it more balanced for everyone involved.

So continue reading to learn how to play UNO Spin, including all of the new additional rules and how the wheel impacts the game. 

What is UNO Spin?

UNO Spin is essentially Classic UNO with an element of random chance mixed into the gameplay as well with the introduction of the Spin Wheel.

The Spin Wheel has various different outcomes which players can sometimes trigger while playing, with some positive outcomes and some not so positive. 

UNO Spin doesn’t change the game as much as the Spicy UNO rules do but is more similar to the UNO Flash rules in terms of how you would play the game if you’re familiar with those rules.

Number of Players Required: 2-10 players. 

Who Can Play It: Recommended ages 7+. 

Difficulty: Easy.

Length of Play: 20-30 minutes. 

Similar to: UNO Flip; Phase 10; Skip-Bo

Main Objective: Become the first player to score 500 points across multiple rounds to win the game. 

Why We Love It: By spinning the wheel on UNO Spin, each round can change in an instant. This version of UNO is definitely the one that keeps players on their toes the most.

Playing UNO Spin- What You’ll Need.

Like every other edition of UNO, to be able to play, you’ll need to get the correct game set, and UNO Spin is no exception to this.

The official UNO Spin set has:

• 19 Blue cards and spin cards;
• 19 Green cards and spin cards;
• 19 Red cards and spin cards;
• 19 Yellow cards and spin cards; 
• 8 Skip cards;
• 8 Reverse cards;
• 8 Draw 2 cards;
• 4 Wild cards;
• 4 Wild Draw 4 cards;
• 4 Blank Cards;
• 1 UNO Spin wheel.

And that’s also everything you’ll need to have before you begin playing.

Make sure you’re also playing in a place that has plenty of space for the wheel and players to gather around it as well.