Introduction:
Igbo Uno is a unique and engaging card game designed to teach players the Igbo language's numbers and colors in a fun and interactive way. Inspired by the classic Uno game, this adaptation includes a few twists that incorporate elements of the Igbo culture. Ideal for language learners and game enthusiasts alike, Igbo Uno is suitable for ages 6 and up.
Objective:
The objective of the game is to be the first player to get rid of all their cards while learning Igbo numbers and colors.
Components:
112 Uno cards, consisting of:
80 Number cards (10 of each color: ọbara (red), anụnụ (blue), akwụkwọndụ (green), and odo (yellow), numbered 1 to 10 in Igbo)
24 Action cards (6 of each type: Draw Two, Skip, Reverse, Wild)
8 Wild cards (4 Wild Draw Four and 4 standard Wild cards)
Setup:
Each player draws a card; the player with the highest Igbo number goes first.
Shuffle the deck and deal seven cards to each player.
Place the remaining cards face down in the center of the table, forming the draw pile.
Turn over the top card from the draw pile and place it face up next to it, creating the discard pile.
Gameplay:
The first player should match the top card on the discard pile by either color (ọbara, anụnụ, akwụkwọndụ, or odo), number, or action. When playing a card, the player must state the card's color and number in Igbo (e.g., "Ọ bụ ọbara ise" for "This is a red 5").
If they don't have a matching card, they must draw one from the draw pile. If the drawn card can be played, they may play it immediately and state the card's color and number in Igbo; otherwise, their turn ends.
Play continues clockwise until a player has no cards left in their hand.
When a player has only one card remaining, they must shout "Otu" (meaning "one" in Igbo). If they forget and another player catches them before the next player starts their turn, the player with one card left must draw two cards as a penalty.
Action Cards:
Draw Two (Were Abụọ): When played, the next player must draw two cards and skip their turn.
Skip (Ngafe): Skips the turn of the next player in the rotation.
Reverse (Tụgharịa): Changes the direction of play (clockwise to counterclockwise, or vice versa).
Wild (Ọhịa): Allows the player to choose the color (ọbara, anụnụ, akwụkwọndụ, or odo) that will be played next, regardless of the current card's color.
Wild Draw Four (Ọhịa Gba Anọ): The player chooses a color (ọbara, anụnụ, akwụkwọndụ, or odo), and the next player must draw four cards and skip their turn.
Winning:
The first player to get rid of all their cards wins the round. The winner scores points based on the cards left in the other players' hands (number cards are worth their face value in Igbo, and action cards are worth 20 points each). The game continues with multiple rounds until one player reaches 500 points, becoming the overall winner.
Educational value:
Players will learn and practice Igbo numbers and colors (ọbara, anụnụ, akwụkwọndụ, and odo) through repetitive gameplay and constant interaction with
Links:
https://www.crazygames.com/game/uno-online