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There are 5 types of cards in the game.
There are 5 types of cards in the game.
* <strong>[[Instant|Instant cards]]</strong> 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.
* <strong>[[Instant|Instant cards]]</strong> 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.
* <strong>[[Upgrade|Upgrade cards]]</strong> grant positive effects. You can play an Upgrade card in any player’s Stable. An Upgrade card in your Stable affects only your Stable (unless otherwise stated).
* <strong>[[Upgrade|Upgrade cards]]</strong> grant positive effects. You can play an Upgrade card in any player’s Stable. An Upgrade card in your Stable affects only your Stable (unless otherwise stated).
* <strong>[[Downgrade|Downgrade cards]]</strong> impose negative effects. You can play a Downgrade card in any player’s Stable. A Downgrade card in your Stable affects only your Stable (unless otherwise stated).
* <strong>[[Downgrade|Downgrade cards]]</strong> impose negative effects. You can play a Downgrade card in any player’s Stable. A Downgrade card in your Stable affects only your Stable (unless otherwise stated).
* <strong>[[Magic_Card|Magic cards]]</strong> have one-time effects. When you play a Magic card, it immediately takes effect and is then discarded.
* <strong>[[Magic_Card|Magic cards]]</strong> have one-time effects. When you play a Magic card, it immediately takes effect and is then discarded.
* <strong>[[Unicorn Cards]]</strong> You can play a Unicorn card in any player’s Stable. There are 4 sub-types of Unicorn cards:
* <strong>[[Unicorn Cards]]</strong> You can play a Unicorn card in any player’s Stable. There are 4 sub-types of Unicorn cards:
** [[Baby Unicorn|Baby Unicorn Cards]] are Unicorns that only enter a Stable from the Nursery. They are never added to the deck, a player’s hand, or the discard pile.
** [[Baby Unicorn|Baby Unicorn Cards]] are Unicorns that only enter a Stable from the Nursery. They are never added to the deck, a player’s hand, or the discard pile.
** [[Basic Unicorn|Basic Unicorn Cards]] are Unicorns. They don’t have any effects, but they might have a special place in your heart.
** [[Basic Unicorn|Basic Unicorn Cards]] are Unicorns. They don’t have any effects, but they might have a special place in your heart.
** [[Magical Unicorn|Magical Unicorn Cards]] are Unicorns that have effects. Some have triggered effects, while others have continuous effects.
** [[Magical Unicorn|Magical Unicorn Cards]] are Unicorns that have effects. Some have triggered effects, while others have continuous effects.
** [[Ultimate Unicorn|Ultimate Unicorn Cards]] are Unicorns that have effects. Some have triggered effects, while others have continuous effects.
** [[Ultimate Unicorn|Ultimate Unicorn Cards]] are Unicorns that have effects. Some have triggered effects, while others have continuous effects.




*Some cards specify that they can’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.  
*Some cards specify that they can’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.
* "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|directly]] into your [[UU Game Terminology - Stable|Stable]]," you do not "[[play]]" that card. This means that any card that is brought [[Directly|directly]] into your Stable cannot be Neigh’d.  
* If you "bring a card [[Directly|directly]] into your [[UU Game Terminology - Stable|Stable]]," you do not "[[play]]" that card. This means that any card that is brought [[Directly|directly]] into your Stable cannot be Neigh’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.
* 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.
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==Physical Appearance==
==Physical Appearance==
*'''January 2018 Unstable Unicorns is 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.
*'''January 2018 Unstable Unicorns is published by Breaking Games™ an AD MAGIC™ company.  This change in publisher has given the card back a lighter appearance and a larger black border than the previous releases.
<p align="center">[[File:White back difference.jpg|150px]][[File:Black back differece.jpg|150px]]</p>
<p align="center">[[File:White back difference.jpg|150px]][[File:Black back differece.jpg|150px]]</p>
*'''January 2019 Unstable Unicorns is published by GPIâ„¢ (Grand Prix International, Inc.). This change in publisher has not changed the look of cards from the previous version.
*'''January 2019 Unstable Unicorns is published by GPI™ (Grand Prix International, Inc.). This change in publisher has not changed the look of cards from the previous version.
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== Gameplay Terminology ==
== Gameplay Terminology. ==
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*[[Neigh, Neigh'd, Neighable, Neighing!|Neigh (disambiguation)]]
*[[Neigh, Neigh'd, Neighable, Neighing|Neigh (disambiguation)]]
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*[[Player]]
*[[Player]]
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*[[Phase|Phase(s)]]
*[[Phase|Phase(s)]]
**[[Beginning of Turn|Phase 1:Beginning of Turn (''BOT'')]]
**[[Beginning of Turn Phase|Phase 1:Beginning of Turn (''BOT'')]]
**[[Draw phase|Phase 2:Draw]]
**[[Draw phase|Phase 2:Draw]]
**[[Action Phase|Phase 3:Action]]
**[[Action Phase|Phase 3:Action]]
**[[End of Turn|Phase 4:End of Turn (''EOT'')]]
**[[End of Turn Phase|Phase 4:End of Turn (''EOT'')]]


*[[Target|Target (card or player)]]
*[[Target|Target]] ([[Cards|card]] or [[Player|player]])
*[[Immunity]]
*[[Immunity]]
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*[[Cards]]
*[[Cards]]
**[[Downgrade|Card type:Downgrade]]
**Card type:[[Downgrade]]
**[[Instant|Card type:Instant]]
**Card type:[[Instant]]
**[[Magic_cards|Card type:Magic (card)]]
**Card type:[[Magic]]
**[[Upgrade|Card type:Upgrade]]
**Card type:[[Upgrade]]
**[[Unicorn Cards|Card type:Unicorn]]
**Card type:[[Unicorn]]
**[[Baby Unicorn|Unicorn card type:Baby]]
**Unicorn card type:[[Baby Unicorn|Baby]]
**[[Basic Unicorn|Unicorn card type:Basic]]
**Unicorn card type:[[Basic Unicorn|Basic]]
**[[Magical Unicorn|Unicorn card type:Magical]]
**Unicorn card type:[[Magical Unicorn|Magical]]
**[[Ultimate Unicorn|Unicorn card type:Ultimate]]
**Unicorn card type:[[Ultimate Unicorn|Ultimate]]
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*[[Deck|Game: Deck]]
*Game: [[Deck]]
*[[Discard Pile|Game: Discard Pile]]
*Game: [[Discard Pile]]
*[[Nursery|Game: Nursery]]
*Game: [[Nursery]]
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*[[Requirement|Requirement]]
*[[Choose|Choose]] (a card)
*[[Choose|Choose (a card)]]
*[[UU Game Terminology - Destroy|Destroy]] (a card)
*[[Destroy|Destroy (a card)]]
*[[Discard]] (a card)
*[[Discard|Discard (a card)]]
*[[Draw]] (a card)
*[[Draw|Draw (a card)]]
*[[Play]] (a card)
*[[Play|Play (a card)]]
*[[Pull]] (a card)
*[[Pull|Pull (a card)]]
*[[Replace]] (a card)
*[[Replace|Replace (a card)]]
*[[Return]] (a card)
*[[Sacrifice|Sacrifice (a card)]]
*[[UU Game Terminology - Sacrifice|Sacrificed]] (a card)
*[[Steal|Steal (a card)]]
*[[Steal]] (a card)
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*[[UU Game Terminology - Effects|effect]]
*[[UU Game Terminology - Effects|effect]]
**[[Directly|Effect: Directly (into stable)]]
**Effect: [[Directly]] (into stable)
**[[Enter|Effect: Enter (a stable)]]
**Effect: [[UU Game Terminology - Enter|Enter]] (a stable)
**[[Leave|Effect: Leave (a stable)]]
**Effect: [[UU Game Terminology - Leave|Leave]] (a stable)
**[[Continuous|Effect: Continuous]]
**Effect: [[UU Game Terminology - Continuous|Continuous]]
**[[Mandatory|Effect: Mandatory]]
**Effect: [[Mandatory]]
**[[Optional|Effect: Optional]]
**Effect: [[UU Game Terminology - Optional|Optional]]
**[[Triggered|Effect: Triggered]]
**Effect: [[UU Game Terminology - Triggered|Triggered]]
**[[Unless otherwise stated|Effect: Unless otherwise stated]]
**Effect: [[Unless otherwise stated]]
**[[Search|Effect: Search]]
**Effect: [[Search]]
**[[Shuffle|Effect: Shuffle]]
**Effect: [[Shuffle]]
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*[[Impossible|Impossible Actions]]
*[[Impossible|Impossible Actions]]
*[[Instant|Instant Pile]]
*[[Instant|Instant Pile]]
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*Defined as:[[Seven Sacker]]
*Defined as:[[Masquerade]]
*Defined as:[[Flyers]]
*Defined as:[[Simultaneously]]
*Defined as:[[UU Game Terminology - Requirement|Requirement]]
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Revision as of 03:27, 17 May 2019

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 player’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 player’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 player’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 player’s hand, or the discard pile.
    • Basic Unicorn Cards are Unicorns. They don’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 can’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 Neigh’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.
  • All cards are by definition a singular "Card". Effects are NOT cards.
  • When a card is resolved (not neigh'd) The player may choose any Stable to place a Unicorn, Upgrade or Downgrade CARD.
  • An Instant card is played targeting another card, they do not target players.
  • When a Magic card resolves (not neigh'd) The player resolves all effects listed in order on the CARD.

Physical Appearance

  • January 2018 Unstable Unicorns is published by Breaking Games™ an AD MAGIC™ company. This change in publisher has given the card back a lighter appearance and a larger black border than the previous releases.

White back difference.jpgBlack back differece.jpg

  • January 2019 Unstable Unicorns is published by GPI™ (Grand Prix International, Inc.). This change in publisher has not changed the look of cards from the previous version.

Gameplay Terminology.