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Uptown (2007)

2–5 players · 30–40 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.7 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
30–40 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.7/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 8+ who like abstract strategy games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30–40 min.

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Uptown board game box cover

About Uptown

Get the fewest contiguous groups of blocks on the board to win.

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Abstract Strategy

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Enclosure, Hand Management, Tile Placement · Designer: Kory Heath

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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Uptown FAQ

How many players is Uptown?
Uptown plays with 2–5 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Uptown take to play?
A game of Uptown takes 30–40 min, at medium-light complexity (1.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Uptown any good?
Uptown rates 6.7/10 from 1,950 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy game built around area majority / influence, enclosure, hand management.