Fall 2026 Founding Season

Season Schedule: September 17 – December 9, 2026
Regular Season: September 17 – December 3, 2026
Season Format: 11 Weeks of Regular-Season League Play + League Championship
League Night: Every Thursday Night
Check-In: 5:30–5:55 PM
League Play Begins: 6:00 PM
Thanksgiving Bye Week: November 26 – No regular league play
Final Regular-Season Night: Thursday, December 3
League Championship: Thursday, December 9
Location: Ready Set Fun Entertainment – Jasper, Alabama
Founding Season Rate: $60 per player

Age Requirement: Adults 19+ only for the Fall 2026 Founding Season.

Thanksgiving Week: There will be no regular UNO League play on Thursday, November 26. Thanksgiving-week activities are separate from regular-season league standings.

Format: Players compete individually in organized weekly UNO games. Players earn standings points based on their weekly performance, with standings updated throughout the regular season.

Championship: Final regular-season standings will determine seeding and qualification for the Fall 2026 UNO League Championship on Thursday, December 10.

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Why Join?

🃏 Weekly UNO Competition — Compete in organized UNO games every Thursday while earning points toward the season standings.

🏆 Season Championship — Work your way up the standings for a chance to compete in the Fall 2026 UNO League Championship.

📊 Individual Standings — Track your progress throughout the season and see how you stack up against the rest of the league.

💰 Founding Season Value — Get 11 weeks of regular-season league competition plus Championship Week for just $60 per player.

🎟️ Tournament Discounts — League members receive discounted entry into select Ready Set Fun tournament events during the season.

🤝 Fun & Competition — Meet new players, develop rivalries, and be part of Ready Set Fun's first-ever UNO League season.

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League Rules

Registration: UNO League is an individual-player league. No partner or team is required to register.

Tables: Players will be assigned to tables each league night. Table assignments may rotate throughout the season so players compete against different opponents.

Ready Set Fun UNO House Rules

Important: Ready Set Fun uses custom UNO House Rules. These rules intentionally differ from traditional UNO rules, including allowing Draw 2 and Wild Draw 4 stacking. These rules will be used for Ready Set Fun UNO League play.

Starting Hand: Each player begins with 7 cards.

Objective: Be the first player to play all cards from your hand. When a player plays their final card, the hand ends and scoring is recorded.

Playing a Card: On your turn, you may play a card matching the current color, number, or symbol, or play an eligible Wild card.

Unable to Play: If you cannot—or choose not to—play a card from your hand, draw one card. If the card drawn can legally be played, you may play it immediately. Otherwise, your turn ends.

Draw 2 Stacking: A Draw 2 may be stacked on another Draw 2. Each additional Draw 2 adds two cards to the accumulated penalty. The first player unable or unwilling to continue the stack must draw the entire accumulated penalty and loses their turn.

Wild Draw 4 Stacking: A Wild Draw 4 may be stacked on another Wild Draw 4. Each additional Wild Draw 4 adds four cards to the accumulated penalty. The first player unable or unwilling to continue the stack must draw the entire accumulated penalty and loses their turn.

Mixing Draw Cards: Draw 2 and Wild Draw 4 cards cannot be mixed in the same stack. A Draw 2 can only be answered with another Draw 2, and a Wild Draw 4 can only be answered with another Wild Draw 4.

Wild Draw 4: Ready Set Fun does not use the traditional Wild Draw 4 challenge rule. A Wild Draw 4 may be played regardless of whether the player has another playable color in their hand.

Skip: The next player in the current direction of play loses their turn.

Reverse: The direction of play reverses. If only two players remain at a table, Reverse functions as a Skip and the player who played it takes the next turn.

Wild: The player who plays a Wild chooses the color that continues play.

Jump-In: Not allowed. Players must wait for their proper turn even if they possess an identical card.

7-0 Rule: Not used. Playing a 7 does not allow players to swap hands, and playing a 0 does not rotate hands.

Calling UNO: When a player reaches one card, they must call “UNO.” If another player catches them before the next player's turn begins, the player who failed to call UNO must draw 2 cards. Once the next player's turn has begun, the missed call can no longer be challenged.

Going Out on an Action Card: Players may play an action card as their final card. Any applicable draw penalty must still be completed before the hand is scored.

Illegal Plays: Cards must be played according to the active color, number, symbol, and Ready Set Fun House Rules. Illegal plays may result in a penalty determined by Ready Set Fun staff.

Card Visibility: Players must keep their cards concealed from opponents. Players may not intentionally reveal another player's cards or communicate information about another player's hand.

No Coaching: Spectators and other players may not coach, signal, or provide advice to a player during an active game.

Stalling: Players are expected to play at a reasonable pace. Intentional stalling may result in a warning and, for repeated violations, a penalty determined by Ready Set Fun staff.

Sportsmanship: Cheating, abusive behavior, intentionally disrupting play, or repeated rule violations may result in warnings, loss of league points, game forfeiture, or removal from league play.

Staff Decisions: Ready Set Fun staff have final authority on rule interpretations, disputes, penalties, scoring decisions, and situations not specifically covered by these House Rules.

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League Scoring, Format & Standings

Table Size: League play will consist of 4 players per table whenever participation allows.

Round Length: Each league round is 30 minutes.

End of Round: When the 30-minute timer expires, players will finish the current hand. No new hand will begin after time expires.

Round Scoring: At the completion of the final hand, each player's accumulated UNO card score for the round will determine their finishing position. The lowest score wins.

Table Placement:

1st Place — Lowest score
2nd Place — Second-lowest score
3rd Place — Third-lowest score
4th Place — Highest score

League Points:

1st Place — 5 standings points
2nd Place — 3 standings points
3rd Place — 2 standings points
4th Place — 1 standings point

Tied Scores: If two or more players finish a round with the same score, the tied players will play a one-hand tiebreaker. The player who goes out first earns the higher finishing position. If necessary, additional hands will be played until the tie is resolved.

Weekly Rotation: Table assignments may rotate throughout the season so players compete against a variety of opponents.

Fewer Than Four Players: If attendance results in fewer than four players at a table, Ready Set Fun may adjust table assignments or the night's format to maintain fair competition.

Standings points accumulate throughout all 11 regular-season league weeks and determine each player's position in the Fall 2026 UNO League standings.

Standings will be updated throughout the season so players can follow their progress toward the League Championship.

If two or more players finish the regular season tied in total standings points, the following season tiebreakers will be used in order:

1. Most 1st-place table finishes
2. Most 2nd-place table finishes
3. Head-to-head results when applicable
4. Lowest accumulated UNO score when applicable
5. Random draw if players remain tied

Final regular-season standings will determine seeding and qualification for the Fall 2026 UNO League Championship on Thursday, December 10.

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League Policies

Attendance & Check-In: Players should check in between 5:30–5:55 PM and be ready for league play beginning at 6:00 PM.

Absences: Players who know they will miss a league night should notify Ready Set Fun as soon as possible. Because standings are individual, missed league nights may affect a player's position in the standings.

No Substitutes: Because UNO League standings belong to individual registered players, another person may not compete or earn points in a registered player's place.

Late Arrivals: Late players may miss scheduled games or rounds. Ready Set Fun will make reasonable accommodations when possible but cannot guarantee makeup opportunities.

Schedule Changes: Ready Set Fun reserves the right to adjust table assignments, weekly formats, schedules, or number of games when necessary based on attendance and league participation.

Sportsmanship: Respectful conduct toward other players, spectators, and Ready Set Fun staff is required. Repeated unsportsmanlike conduct may result in loss of league points or removal from the league without refund.

Rule Decisions: Ready Set Fun staff have final authority on league rules, disputes, scoring decisions, table assignments, and situations not specifically addressed in the published rules.

Registration & Refunds: Registration covers the full Fall 2026 season. Registration fees are non-refundable once league play begins, except when otherwise approved by Ready Set Fun.

Championship Eligibility: Players must remain in good standing and meet league participation requirements to qualify for the December 10 League Championship.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a partner or team?
No. UNO League uses individual registration. Players will be assigned to tables for weekly competition.

How much does the league cost?
The Fall 2026 Founding Season rate is $60 per player, covering all 11 regular-season league weeks plus Championship Week.

When does UNO League play?
UNO League plays every Thursday night beginning September 17. Check-in is from 5:30–5:55 PM, with league play beginning at 6:00 PM. The final regular-season league night is December 3.

What happens Thanksgiving week?
There will be no regular UNO League play on November 26. League play resumes Thursday, December 3 for the final regular-season week.

When is the League Championship?
The Fall 2026 UNO League Championship will be held Thursday, December 10. Championship seeding and eligibility will be based on regular-season standings and league requirements.

What if I miss a league night?
You can remain in the league, but because standings are based on individual performance, missing a night may affect your standings position.

Can someone substitute for me?
No. League standings and points belong to the registered individual player.

Do I need to bring UNO cards?
No. Ready Set Fun will provide the cards and materials needed for league play.

Do I need to be an experienced UNO player?
No. Players of different experience levels are welcome. Participants should understand the basic rules of UNO before league play begins.

Does league registration include tournaments?
No. Cash Series tournaments and special events are separate registrations. League members may receive discounted entry into select Ready Set Fun tournament events when offered.

Where is the league held?
All league nights are held at Ready Set Fun Entertainment in Jasper, Alabama.

Is there an age requirement?
Yes. The Fall 2026 UNO League is open to adults ages 19 and older. Youth and teen league options may be added in future seasons.

Who do I contact if I have questions?
Email events@readysetfunentertainment.com or call (205) 754-0683.