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Up the River (1988)

2–4 players · 15 min · age 6+ · ★ 5.6 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
15 min
Age
6+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
5.6/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 6+ who like childrens game games — light complexity, plays in 15 min.

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Up the River board game box cover

About Up the River

A simple but enjoyable racing game with an ever-changing board (made of shifting tiles) and a few extra twists introduced by the special dice. Ages 6+ Re-implemented by: Marrakesh

Childrens GameNauticalRacingSpace Exploration

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Modular Board, Roll / Spin and Move, Tile Placement · Designer: Manfred Ludwig

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Up the River FAQ

How many players is Up the River?
Up the River plays with 2–4 players, ages 6 and up.
How long does Up the River take to play?
A game of Up the River takes 15 min, at light complexity (1.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Up the River any good?
Up the River rates 5.6/10 from 213 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a childrens game / nautical game built around dice rolling, modular board, roll / spin and move.