Sorry! Revenge Rules: Complete Guide to the Card Game Variant

Sorry! Revenge (2013, Hasbro) is a card-only game inspired by Sorry! — no board, no pawns. Here's how it works.

Objective

Be first to play all your cards by matching colors/numbers to the center pile, while using Revenge cards to sabotage opponents.

Setup

• 2–4 players.
• Deck: 108 cards (numbered 1–10 in 4 colors + special cards).
• Deal 7 cards each. Remaining = draw pile. Flip one = discard pile.

Gameplay

1. On your turn, play a card matching the color OR number of the top discard.
2. If you can't play, draw until you can (or choose to pass).
3. Special Cards:
   • Sorry! (×4) — Choose opponent: they draw 2 cards, skip next turn.
   • Reverse (×4) — Switch play direction.
   • Skip (×4) — Next player loses turn.
   • Wild (×4) — Play on any color; choose next color.
   • Wild Revenge (×4) — Wild + choose opponent to draw 4, skip turn.
   • Slide (×4) — Play on any number; next player must play same number or draw 2.
4. Revenge Mechanic: When hit by Sorry!/Wild Revenge, you can immediately play a Revenge card from hand (if you have one) to redirect the penalty to another player.
5. First to empty hand wins round. Score: opponents' remaining cards = points (number cards = face value, specials = 20, Wild Revenge = 50).
6. First to 500 points (or agreed total) wins game.

Key Differences from Board Game Sorry!

• No board, pawns, or Start/Home spaces.
• Pure card-shedding (Uno-like) with Revenge twist.
• Faster (15–30 min), more portable.

Strategy Tips

• Hold Revenge cards for critical moments.
• Track colors/numbers opponents struggle with.
• Wild Revenge = nuclear option; save for near-win players.