Fans of the popular card game Uno have united in uproar online this week after discovering that one common move is actually against the rules.
The move question is the stacking of +2 cards.
This regularly-played move sees participants play a +2 card, so that the next person draws two cards and then skips their go, but stacking would mean that the next player could then also play a +2 card, which would avoid having to draw the cards and force the player after them to draw four cards and miss their turn if they can’t add another +2 to the pile.
But it has now been revealed that this move is actually prohibited in the house rules, and to make matters worse, it was actually Uno itself that dropped the bombshell.
Taking to its official Twitter account to reveal the shocking news with very little context, Uno said: “Per management: You cannot STACK a +2 on a +2,
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“Go ahead, roast us.”
*Per management: ? You cannot STACK a +2 on a +2 ?
The tweet continued to gain traction and actually went on to amass over 11K retweets, 13.4K likes and 6K+ comments from furious members of the public all across the world.
There were responses from people stating their “whole life has been a lie”, with others calling for Uno to “delete” the tweet and pretend they never said it, as well as one person claiming that: “Uno just needs to understand they make cards, not rules.”
Despite the backlash though – which was probably to be expected – Uno stuck to its guns and even took the time to painstakingly responded to a bunch of tweets asking for clarification, so in case it wasn’t clear from the original tweet, Uno then went on explain that there’s actually “no stacking of any cards allowed”.
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So don’t go thinking you can stack up a +4 card either.
No. When a +2 is played the next player must draw 2 cards and lose their turn. They cannot stack.
If you really are insistent on stacking cards however, Uno did give a ‘house rules’ allowance and explained that: “When playing House Rules, you just need to make sure all players agree before starting the game.”, presumably just so no arguments break out mid play.
To add to the confusion even more though, stacking cards is allowed in the online version of the game.
Uno explained that: “Stacking is not allowed in the physical card game, but the online game has an option to use some of the more popular House Rules, like stacking”, so the online version could be your best bet if you don’t fancy altering the way you’ve played for years.
So, there you have it.
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As controversial as it may be and regardless of the global social media uproar, stacking +2 cards in Uno is prohibited.
If you do just want to crack on and play as you always have though, we won’t judge.
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Vintage fashion sale to pop up in Greater Manchester with all proceeds going to charity
Emily Sergeant
A sustainable vintage fashion shop and kilo sale is popping up in a Greater Manchester town in a couple of days time.
And all the proceeds will go to a very-worthy charity.
Merely weeks after the UK’s largest vintage market descended on the iconic Victoria Baths in Manchester city centre, another sustainable fashion event will be popping up in one of the region’s popular shopping centres for the month.
British Heart Foundation will be hosting a brand-new pop-up shop and vintage kilo sale, where you can buy clothing and other goods at a fixed price per kilogram, in Stretford town centre.
Opening its doors this Saturday (5 April), the charity will be taking over the vacant unit that’s next door to JD Sports to provide the Stretford community with a charity shop filled with all sorts of vintage goods and thrifty finds.
Visitors will be able to sift through shelves stacked with major brands at bargain prices, making it the perfect way to sustainably stock up on wardrobe staples and revamp ready for spring.
A vintage fashion sale is popping up in a Greater Manchester town centre with all proceeds going to charity / Credit: Supplied
All proceeds from the pop-up shop will go directly to the British Heart Foundation, helping to fund vital research into cures and treatments for heart and circulatory diseases, so whether you’re a fashion lover, an avid bargain hunter, or you simply just want to support a good cause, you know where to head on down to.
Running right through until 19 April, this venture is set to be a massively-valuable new addition to Stretford town centre.
The British Heart Foundation pop-up store will be open on Mondays – Saturdays from 10am-4pm, and on Sundays from 10am-3:30pm.
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Jack Grealish dedicates first league goal in 16 months to late brother on anniversary of his death
Danny Jones
Manchester City star Jack Grealish held back the tears following his first Premier League goal in more than 16 months, but not in relief after breaking the duck, because it came on a very emotional day for him and his family.
The Man City and England midfielder opened the scoring in the Blues’ 2-0 win against Leicester City on Wednesday night, bringing an end to his goal drought after a total of 473 days.
But what made it even more special is that the game happened to coincide with the anniversary of his late brother Keelan’s death.
Speaking in his post-match interview after picking up the man of the match award, Grealish was in a noticeably quieter mood than his usual charismatic self before revealing that the day marked the 25th anniversary of his younger sibling’s death.
Jack Grealish dedicates his goal to his late brother on the 25th anniversary of his death ❤️ pic.twitter.com/u3toaqZSuR
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 2, 2025
The 29-year-old went on to reveal that the date coincided with Keelan’s passing and acknowledged that it’s “hard on the family but [I’m] happy to score”.
His mum and dad, Karen and Kevin, were up in the stands; it doesn’t need explaining why scoring in that particular moment was so special for all of them.
Clearly stirred by addressing what was a bittersweet occasion, he signed off by adding, “To score and to win was brilliant.”
Keelan Daniel Grealish was just nine months old when he tragically passed away from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) back in 2000 – ‘Super Jack’ was just four at the time.
Paying tribute on social media after the game, the comments below his post were filled with love and support.
Besides the goal itself, the former Aston Villa star was keen to reiterate that he was never brought to the club to score bags of goals and “has a lot more to offer” than just hitting the back of the net.
Touching on his Grealish’s game and the tribute to Keelan during his post-match duties, manager Pep Guardiola went on to add: “Jack is an incredible human being; in terms of gestures and for the other people, he’s incredibly generous.
“I didn’t know that [it was the anniversary of his brother’s death]. I can’t imagine how tough it could be for mum, dad, sister, and all the family. It’s good on this day to remember him, I’m pretty sure they remember every single day.”
A lovely moment from a much-loved character around the Eithad Stadium as well as up and down the country. Rest in peace, Keelan.
You can watch the highlights from the game down below:
Three more points on the board for City and a big moment for the Brummy-born midfielder.