Camel Up
2014
Design1.4/10
Interaction7.3/10
Artistry9.2/10
Strategy1.8/10
Complexity1.4/10

What do these ratings say about Camel Up?

What kind of game is Camel Up?

Camel Up is a mechanics-first experience where clean rules and systems lead the table. Expect focused gameplay with less emphasis on story or theme.

How interactive is Camel Up?

Camel Up features meaningful player interaction, with decisions that regularly affect the rest of the table. Competition, and table awareness are important throughout the game.

What is the presentation of Camel Up like?

The art, setting, and presentation in Camel Up create a strong table presence. Aesthetics are a major appeal for this game.

How strategic is Camel Up?

Camel Up is more tactical than deeply strategic, with shorter planning horizons and flexible turn-by-turn decisions. Luck and tempo shifts can play a noticeable role.

How hard is Camel Up to learn?

Camel Up is relatively easy to learn and teach, with rules that click quickly for most groups. It is a good fit when you want faster onboarding and smooth play.

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Camel Up

Bet on camels, roll dice to move them, and stack them to win money.
2014 • 2–8
Average rating
3.77
Players
2–8
Avg time
30 min
Age
8+

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Overview

In Camel Up, players don't race camels themselves; instead, they bet on which camels they think will win each leg of the race and the overall race. Five uniquely colored dice correspond to the five camels racing around the pyramid track.

On your turn, you can roll a die, move a camel, place a betting tile on the current leg, place a landscape tile to help or hinder camels, or place an overall winner/loser bet. Camels don't move independently; when a die is rolled, that color camel moves, and any camels stacked on top of it move along for the ride! The player who accumulates the most money by correctly predicting the race's outcome wins.

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  • Lookout Games
BGG Link
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/153938/camel
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