DOS

UNO's sequel, now with a center row, simple sums and a rule to shout "Dos!".

Designer: Nick Hayes
Published by: Mattel, Inc.
Editions by: Ruibal Hermanos S.A., McDonald's Corporation

DOS is the sequel to UNO: same goal of emptying your hand first, but with a twist in how you play. Instead of one discard pile you get a center row of face-up cards, and you can match each of them by number. Or you can combine two cards from your hand that add up to the target. Match number and color at the same time and you may drop extra cards or make everybody else draw. Two cards left? You have to shout "Dos!" or you are punished. It came out in 2018 and is easy to pick up for kids from seven, though the community ratings are lukewarm: think of it as UNO with a little more arithmetic and more table shouting.

A center row of cards to match, not one pileCombine two cards that add up to a targetShout "Dos!" at two cards or draw

Who it's for

You grew up on UNO, want something similar with a little more thinking, and play with kids around seven or so.

Not for you if…

You expect a big step up from UNO or a deep strategy game. It is still light shedding with plenty of luck.

Vibe's take

Quick, noisy and light. Hands empty fast, you add small numbers in your head, and somebody always forgets to shout at the key moment.