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King Up! (2004)

3–6 players · 30 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.4 on BGG

Players
3–6
Play time
30 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.4/10

Best for 3–6 players aged 8+ who like bluffing games — light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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King Up! board game box cover

About King Up!

From the publisher: With the announcement of the King's retirement, the pirouette for succession begins! All of his subjects from cobbler to cook, painter to paladin, debutante to duchess bustle about the castle in preparation for the succession. One of your favorites can attain the throne. But, beware! It will require clever maneuvering and selective positioning to be in the right place at the right time to achieve the crown! From the box: The King has retired! Paladins, coo…

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BluffingDeductionRenaissance

Mechanics: Voting · Designer: Stefano Luperto

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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King Up! FAQ

How many players is King Up!?
King Up! plays with 3–6 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does King Up! take to play?
A game of King Up! takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is King Up! any good?
King Up! rates 6.4/10 from 2,105 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / deduction game built around voting.