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Upwords (1982)

2–4 players · 90 min · age 8+ · ★ 5.7 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
90 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
5.7/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 8+ who like word game games — medium-light complexity, plays in 90 min.

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Upwords board game box cover

About Upwords

Players take turns forming words on either an 8x8 (original and Winning Moves "new classic" versions) or a 10x10 (most later versions) grid. Words may be formed horizontally or vertically, as in Scrabble, but, as the title suggests, the letters may also be stacked. This allows already played words to change into different words by stacking new letters (up to a limit of 5 high). For example, LATE could be changed to CATER and then to BELATED. Instead of having differ…

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Mechanics: Hand Management, Layering, Tile Placement · Designer: Elliot Rudell

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Upwords FAQ

How many players is Upwords?
Upwords plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Upwords take to play?
A game of Upwords takes 90 min, at medium-light complexity (1.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Upwords any good?
Upwords rates 5.7/10 from 2,901 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a word game game built around hand management, layering, tile placement.