This can be used strategically to either avoid or target a specific player with cards. For instance, if play was moving clockwise around a table and someone puts down a Reverse card, play would then move counterclockwise. In a standard Uno game with three or more players, the Reverse card serves to change the direction of play. This tactical nuance allows players to potentially chain their cards more efficiently or save themselves from drawing cards, adding an extra layer of strategy to 2-player Uno games.
In other words, when one player lays down a Reverse card, it essentially means they get another turn, and the opponent loses their turn.
Since there are only two directions the game can take (either you play or your opponent plays), the Reverse card effectively acts as a Skip card.
When the game involves only two players, the Reverse card operates a bit differently. Yes, in a 2 player game, the Reverse card becomes a 🚫.- UNO May 18, 2020
