How many players is Surf's Up?

Surf's Up plays with 2–6 players, ages 8 and up.

How long does Surf's Up take to play?

A game of Surf's Up takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Surf's Up any good?

Surf's Up rates 5.5/10 from 224 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a jolly roger games game built around hand management.

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Surf's Up (2008)

2–6 players · 45 min · age 8+ · ★ 5.5 on BGG

Players: 2–6
Play time: 45 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 5.5/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 8+ who like jolly roger games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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About Surf's Up

The game is for 2-6 players. The object of the game is to have as many surfers catch as many big waves as possible in the hopes of picking up more notoriety than the other surfers on the beach.

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Jolly Roger Games

Mechanics: Hand Management · Designer: Alan R. Moon, Aaron Weissblum

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

Surf's Up FAQ

How many players is Surf's Up?: Surf's Up plays with 2–6 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Surf's Up take to play?: A game of Surf's Up takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Surf's Up any good?: Surf's Up rates 5.5/10 from 224 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a jolly roger games game built around hand management.