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The stack of black-backed [[cards]] that have been [[Sacrifice|sacrificed]], [[Destroy|destroyed]], or [[Discard|discarded]] during the game. The cards in this pile are placed face up and are open information available to all [[Player|players]].  
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The stack of black-backed [[UU Game Terminology - Cards|cards]] that have been [[UU Game Terminology - Sacrifice|sacrificed]], [[UU Game Terminology - Destroy|destroyed]], or [[UU Game Terminology - Discard|discarded]] during the game. The cards in this pile are placed face up and are open information available to all [[UU Game Terminology - Player|players]].  
 
''Even though it is not explicitly stated for Unstable Unicorns most card games have an open discarded pile which is known information. Card games have adopted the practice that you can look through the pile anytime you wish as not to interrupt the active player's turn, however you cannot change the card order.''
 
''Even though it is not explicitly stated for Unstable Unicorns most card games have an open discarded pile which is known information. Card games have adopted the practice that you can look through the pile anytime you wish as not to interrupt the active player's turn, however you cannot change the card order.''
  
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* A [[Replace]] [[UU Game Terminology - Effects|effect]] will place cards from a [[UU Game Terminology - Stable|Stable]] to the discard pile.
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* A [[UU Game Terminology - Replace|Replace]] [[UU Game Terminology - Effects|effect]] will place cards from a [[UU Game Terminology - Stable|Stable]] to the discard pile.
  
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* [[UU Game Terminology - Effects|effect]] can cause [[cards]] from the [[Deck]] to be placed into the discard pile.
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* [[UU Game Terminology - Effects|Effects]] can cause [[UU Game Terminology - Cards|cards]] from the [[UU Game Terminology - Deck|Deck]] to be placed into the discard pile.
  
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* [[UU Game Terminology - Effects|effect]] can cause the Discard Pile to be shuffled back into the [[Deck]].
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* [[UU Game Terminology - Effects|Effects]] can cause the Discard Pile to be shuffled back into the [[UU Game Terminology - Deck|Deck]].
  
 
== SEARCHING FOR CARDS ==
 
== SEARCHING FOR CARDS ==
 
'''Some card effects allow you to search the deck or the discard pile for a card''' (ex. "When this card enters your Stable, you may search the deck for a Downgrade card and add it to your hand."). Once you have retrieved that card, you must reveal the card you chose to each other player before adding it to your hand.
 
'''Some card effects allow you to search the deck or the discard pile for a card''' (ex. "When this card enters your Stable, you may search the deck for a Downgrade card and add it to your hand."). Once you have retrieved that card, you must reveal the card you chose to each other player before adding it to your hand.
  
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'''Some card effects allow you to "choose" a card from the [[Discard Pile]], you can look at your options and pick whichever card you want. The [[Discard Pile]] is face up and open information to all [[Player|players]] you must reveal the card you chose to each other player before adding it to your hand.
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'''Some card effects allow you to "choose" a card from the [[UU Game Terminology - Discard Pile|Discard Pile]], you can look at your options and pick whichever card you want. The [[UU Game Terminology - Discard Pile|Discard Pile]] is face up and open information to all [[UU Game Terminology - Player|players]] you must reveal the card you chose to each other player before adding it to your hand.
  
 
=='''Gameplay Terminology'''==
 
=='''Gameplay Terminology'''==
 
{{Gameplay Terminology}}
 
{{Gameplay Terminology}}

Latest revision as of 14:04, 16 March 2020

The stack of black-backed cards that have been sacrificed, destroyed, or discarded during the game. The cards in this pile are placed face up and are open information available to all players. Even though it is not explicitly stated for Unstable Unicorns most card games have an open discarded pile which is known information. Card games have adopted the practice that you can look through the pile anytime you wish as not to interrupt the active player's turn, however you cannot change the card order.

  • Effects can cause the Discard Pile to be shuffled back into the Deck.

SEARCHING FOR CARDS

Some card effects allow you to search the deck or the discard pile for a card (ex. "When this card enters your Stable, you may search the deck for a Downgrade card and add it to your hand."). Once you have retrieved that card, you must reveal the card you chose to each other player before adding it to your hand.

Some card effects allow you to "choose" a card from the Discard Pile, you can look at your options and pick whichever card you want. The Discard Pile is face up and open information to all players you must reveal the card you chose to each other player before adding it to your hand.

Gameplay Terminology

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