UU Game Terminology - Cards

Cards

There are 5 types of cards in the game.

Instant cards can be played any time any other player plays a card (unless otherwise stated). If an Instant card is played in response to a card you played, you may respond with an Instant card of your own (even though you already played a card this turn). Any number of Instant cards can be chained during a single turn.
Upgrade cards grant positive effects. You can play an Upgrade card in any playerâ€™s Stable. An Upgrade card in your Stable affects only your Stable (unless otherwise stated).
Downgrade cards impose negative effects. You can play a Downgrade card in any playerâ€™s Stable. A Downgrade card in your Stable affects only your Stable (unless otherwise stated).
Magic cards have one-time effects. When you play a Magic card, it immediately takes effect and is then discarded.
Unicorn Cards You can play a Unicorn card in any playerâ€™s Stable. There are 4 sub-types of Unicorn cards:
- Baby Unicorn Cards are Unicorns that only enter a Stable from the Nursery. They are never added to the deck, a playerâ€™s hand, or the discard pile.
- Basic Unicorn Cards are Unicorns. They donâ€™t have any effects, but they might have a special place in your heart.
- Magical Unicorn Cards are Unicorns that have effects. Some have triggered effects, while others have continuous effects.
- Ultimate Unicorn Cards are Unicorns that have effects. Some have triggered effects, while others have continuous effects.

Some cards specify that they canâ€™t be "affected" by certain things. Cards can be "affected" directly or indirectly. Direct effects target a card individually or as part of a group. Indirect effects require a player to target a card or perform an action that affects a card. If a card states "this card cannot be affected," it is immune to both direct and indirect effects.

"Play" specifically refers to playing a card from your hand during your Action phase or playing an Instant card at any time.

If you "bring a card directly into your Stable," you do not "play" that card. This means that any card that is brought directly into your Stable cannot be Neighâ€™d.

Some card effects allow you to search the deck or the discard pile for a card. Once you have retrieved that card, you must reveal the card you chose to each other player before adding it to your hand.

Cards designated as Baby Unicorn Card, Basic Unicorn Card, Magical Unicorn Card and Ultimate Unicorn Card All count as a Unicorn when in a Stable unless otherwise stated.

When a card is resolved (not neigh'd) The player may choose any Stable to place a Unicorn, Upgrade or Downgrade CARD.

When a Magic card resolves (not neigh'd) The player resolves all effects listed in order on the CARD.

In January 2018 Unstable Unicorns is now published by Breaking Gamesâ„¢ an AD MAGICâ„¢ company. This change in publisher has given the card back a lighter appearance and a larger black border than the previous releases.