
- BGG rank
- BGG #31,575
- BGG rating
- 5.5
UNO
2–10 players30 min1971

Rules assistance for UNO Wild Jackpot
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with saved question history.

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UNO Wild Jackpot is a board game released in 2016 for 2–10 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Nick Hayes and Brian Weinstock and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
UNO Wild Jackpot is a spin on traditional UNO that incorporates a slot machine-style device and re-writable custom rules cards. Before the game begins, players come up with their own unique custom rules and write them on the dry erase custom rules cards. These are shuffled and inserted into the back of the slot machine. During the game, which plays exactly like standard UNO, you can play a special Jackpot card to pull the lever on the slot machine. This spins a random result on the center wheel, such as dispensing one of the custom rules to a player at the table who must then follow that rule.
UNO Wild Jackpot supports 2–10 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for UNO Wild Jackpot is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists UNO Wild Jackpot for ages 7 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
UNO Wild Jackpot belongs to these categories: Card Game and Number. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of UNO Wild Jackpot are: Nick Hayes and Brian Weinstock. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists UNO Wild Jackpot as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.