OchoOcho is a UNO®-style card game you can play in your browser. Match colors or numbers, play action cards, and empty your hand first.
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UNO® is a registered trademark of Mattel. Ocho is similar to UNO but not affiliated or endorsed.
Rules at a glance
- Players: up to 4
- Goal: empty your hand before anyone else
- Start of round: each player is dealt 8 cards and a starting card is flipped onto the pile
- On your turn: play a card that matches the color, number, or symbol on top of the pile, or play Ocho Wild/Wild Draw 4; if you can’t, draw a card
Standard cards
Ocho Wild
Change the next color; playable at any time
Skip
The next player loses their turn
Reverse
Change the direction of play
Draw 2
The next player draws 2 unless they counter with Draw 2 or Wild Draw 4
Wild Draw 4
Change color; the next player draws 4 unless they counter with Draw 2 or Wild Draw 4
Ocho special cards
Shield
Blocks a Draw 2/Draw 4 aimed at you and reflects it back to the last player who played a draw card; also acts as a Wild; can deflect another Shield
X‑Ray
Acts as a Wild and reveals one random card from each opponent (only you see the reveals)
Dead Red
When played, any player with no red cards draws 2; counts as red; cannot be blocked by Shield
Boo Blue
When played, the player with the fewest cards draws 2; counts as blue; cannot be blocked by Shield
Draw stacking
Draw penalties accumulate if players chain Draw 2 and Wild Draw 4. The first player who can’t continue the chain draws the total.
Teams (2‑on‑2)
- Four players split into two teams; partners sit opposite and can see each other’s cards
- The team wins when the first partner goes out
Ocho vs. UNO (what’s similar / different)
Similar
- Match by color, number, or symbol
- Familiar actions: Wild, Reverse, Skip, Draw cards
- Round ends when a player empties their hand
Different in Ocho
- No “call UNO” rule or penalty
- Draw stacking is allowed (Draw 2 / Wild Draw 4 can chain; the first player who can’t continue draws the total)
- Adds Ocho‑specific specials: Shield (blocks/reflects draws; also a Wild), X‑Ray (Wild + peek), Dead Red (punishes no‑red hands), Boo Blue (targets the player with the fewest cards)
- Teams (2v2): partners can see each other’s cards; the first partner out wins for the team
Top Ranked Winners
Lcdcs33Can I play online?
Yes. Install the Plato app on iOS, Android, or macOS to play the full catalog with friends or matchmade opponents. You can also play Ocho online in your web browser — no install needed.
Can I play with friends?
Yep. Tap Create Private Game, then share the invite link or invite from your contacts. When they tap Accept, they're seated at your table.
Is it free?
Yes — free to play and ad-free. If you buy something, it's for looks (themes, profile flair), not power.
Is it fair?
Shuffles, deals, dice, and timers run on Plato servers, not your device. Everyone plays by the same rules and no one can peek at hidden information.
Is it safe?
You can block and report from profiles or chat. Public spaces use filters and human review. Some rooms use Chat Pass to deter spam, and privacy controls let you limit who sees you online.
Live vs. turn-based: what’s the difference?
Both are turn-taking; the difference is the clock. Live uses short timers for quick back-and-forth. Turn-based gives you longer — often up to 24 hours per move in games like Chess — so you can play at your pace.
