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).

Uptown rates 6.7/10 from 1,950 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy game built around area majority / influence, enclosure, hand management.

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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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About Uptown

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

Abstract Strategy

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

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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.