I work at a board game cafe and this is hugely popular here, and a great game for a table that is not gamers at all, but wants something fun and different. Also introduces action selection to non gamers, i will say since we got the game in we have gone through 2 pyramids, they break fairly easily and are not build to last, cheers!
Played this game yesterday with 3 others, one who rarely played board games and we all loved it. It's simple, easy to learn and a great family game that supports many players. Yes, there is not much strategy involved but the stacking mechanic makes it so fun, where you can have big upsets and everything changes. For those who wants more mechanics and depth I think the expansion "Camel Up Supercup" is a must.
So refreshing to hear some praise for this game. Zee is right when he says it's not for Gamers (with a capital 'G' and a love of strategy), but for a casual throw around of playing the odds it's great. It's not a game that minds you drinking either, or a party atmosphere. We followed up a traditionally colossal 'Game of Thrones' game with two Camel Ups which included one of the players non-gamer partner. After the seriousness, and length, of Game of Thrones this was a refreshingly joyful experience that doesn't out stay its welcome.
I hope I never become that serious, season gamer where I can't enjoy a family game like Came Up that has nothin but randomness but still find away to find laughter thru all that chaos and realize what tabletop gaming is all about! 🎤
Yeah, this randomness is unquestionable, but still when playing with my family it is the most experienced (in terms of board games) person who wins most frequently.
great review tom and zee. a quick question though, do you both consider this (and yes I agree it should be called camel cup) better than machi koro as a family game. I cannot decide betwen the two? or are they both worth having as they are different to each other? thanks guys. keep up the great work!
Well if you were literate you'd be able to read the back of the box where it clearly says "Camel Up" The text doesn't suggest it in any way, it's just intentionally ambiguous.
Wow I wasn't interested in this game at all when I first heard about it but it'd be perfect to get my dad into the hobby. He has this stupid horse race game that just has horses going in a straight line and all you do is roll dice.(2 and 12 have fewer spots to move while 7 has the most). This sounds perfect for him. It's not much more complex but is an actual game
It is indeed a great game for families and casual groups. Play length is also just about right, and it does require a slight bit of planning, unless you actually do place bets, you won't win.. So not a total luckfest, but random enough to make everyone a winner now and then :)
Excellent review guys. I completely agree. This is a laugh-out-loud kind of game. It's not a deep strategy game by any means and shouldn't be taken as such. It's great for families but even as a light game for heavy gamers. My group recently played Here I Stand - an 8 hour slugfest! - and detoxed with a game of Camel Up. We had a blast. I'm yet to play this game and have a person not enjoy themselves, gamer or otherwise. Very worthy of the Spiel in my opinion.
I wouldn't even bring this out for family or new players. Games like Carcassonne and King of Tokyo are so easy to explain whilst introducing key mechanics to what proper board gaming is about. Camel Up however is practically just a pricey copy of Frustration.
This is a great game. Very fun, and I think it's partly because the camels move in ways you don't expect so there are full of surprises. You can also spend a bit of time working out the possible options, but without spend much time or effort.
Im really glad Z is going to be full time. Its awsome to get both of your opinions because you like different games, but also like some of the same stuff. I just wont look at any reviews of games by Z that are over 45 min lol...
I don't know... I like Splendor, but in splendor you can hoard the resources and typically it slow down the game and people get frustrated. Not best for family setting. So Splendor more strategy but the mechanic push towards being mean. Camel Up more luck but the mechanic encourage being nervous (push your luck) which in my opinion suit family better.
trustycrunch in splendor you only get to have 10 gems at any one time. A rule we missed the couple of first times, resulting In hoarding. But sins then we haven't had that problem in our games of it.
but camel up has one advantage, although you're just rolling dice, IT'S FUN, you LAUGH.. as we played splendor no one said a word. it was the most anti-social game we've ever played..
You made a few mistakes in your rushed basic rules explanation. For example, you need to mention when a player choses to move a Camel/roll a Die they take a Pyramid Tile. Five Pyramid Tiles, five Dice, and five Camels. Also, slow down. It's not a race (pun intended).
Yeah, I forgot about those. Still, I'd like to see hidden information within the rounds as well, like one die roll that is hidden unless you spend an action to look at it or something.
I work at a board game cafe and this is hugely popular here, and a great game for a table that is not gamers at all, but wants something fun and different. Also introduces action selection to non gamers, i will say since we got the game in we have gone through 2 pyramids, they break fairly easily and are not build to last, cheers!
Played this game yesterday with 3 others, one who rarely played board games and we all loved it. It's simple, easy to learn and a great family game that supports many players. Yes, there is not much strategy involved but the stacking mechanic makes it so fun, where you can have big upsets and everything changes. For those who wants more mechanics and depth I think the expansion "Camel Up Supercup" is a must.
So refreshing to hear some praise for this game. Zee is right when he says it's not for Gamers (with a capital 'G' and a love of strategy), but for a casual throw around of playing the odds it's great.
It's not a game that minds you drinking either, or a party atmosphere. We followed up a traditionally colossal 'Game of Thrones' game with two Camel Ups which included one of the players non-gamer partner. After the seriousness, and length, of Game of Thrones this was a refreshingly joyful experience that doesn't out stay its welcome.
I hope I never become that serious, season gamer where I can't enjoy a family game like Came Up that has nothin but randomness but still find away to find laughter thru all that chaos and realize what tabletop gaming is all about! 🎤
Yeah, this randomness is unquestionable, but still when playing with my family it is the most experienced (in terms of board games) person who wins most frequently.
great review tom and zee. a quick question though, do you both consider this (and yes I agree it should be called camel cup) better than machi koro as a family game. I cannot decide betwen the two? or are they both worth having as they are different to each other? thanks guys. keep up the great work!
Totaly agree with you except on the pyramid, knowing the colour AND the result of the dice together imho helps the "cheering" factor of the game :)
why doesn't anybody call it camel cup?
+André Oliveira Mostly because that's not its name? What a stupid question.
hippyslovepot it should be called camel cup. The text suggests that
Well if you were literate you'd be able to read the back of the box where it clearly says "Camel Up"
The text doesn't suggest it in any way, it's just intentionally ambiguous.
hippyslovepot so you admit it's intentionally ambiguous yet, that's justification to be belligerently rude?
hippyslovepot I knew you were gay, but I didn't know you were gay and stupid.
Wow I wasn't interested in this game at all when I first heard about it but it'd be perfect to get my dad into the hobby. He has this stupid horse race game that just has horses going in a straight line and all you do is roll dice.(2 and 12 have fewer spots to move while 7 has the most). This sounds perfect for him. It's not much more complex but is an actual game
It worked on my dad!
Matt Bayes, we also have that horse racing game. good stuff.
It is indeed a great game for families and casual groups.
Play length is also just about right, and it does require a slight bit of planning, unless you actually do place bets, you won't win..
So not a total luckfest, but random enough to make everyone a winner now and then :)
Excellent review guys. I completely agree. This is a laugh-out-loud kind of game. It's not a deep strategy game by any means and shouldn't be taken as such. It's great for families but even as a light game for heavy gamers. My group recently played Here I Stand - an 8 hour slugfest! - and detoxed with a game of Camel Up. We had a blast. I'm yet to play this game and have a person not enjoy themselves, gamer or otherwise. Very worthy of the Spiel in my opinion.
I wouldn't even bring this out for family or new players. Games like Carcassonne and King of Tokyo are so easy to explain whilst introducing key mechanics to what proper board gaming is about. Camel Up however is practically just a pricey copy of Frustration.
This is a great game. Very fun, and I think it's partly because the camels move in ways you don't expect so there are full of surprises. You can also spend a bit of time working out the possible options, but without spend much time or effort.
This game gets played alot with my family. It's random yes but there's still a bit of strategy that my 7 years old and my parents can understand.
9:46 wow those pieces flew
Im really glad Z is going to be full time. Its awsome to get both of your opinions because you like different games, but also like some of the same stuff. I just wont look at any reviews of games by Z that are over 45 min lol...
there is strategy in the game and the pyramid is great and keeps in theme with the game
The Dice Tower Judgement makes me laugh every time! Great family game!
It is red not orange. Maybe it is because of the camera.
It is orange!! Maybe you got a bad print?
Didn't Tom already review this?
What if it's Camel Cup?
Okay but is is really Camel Up or is it Camel Cup? The box makes it look like the latter.
The designer said that it was pegasus decision to call it Camel Up but he likes the ambiguity that works also with the original name (Source : BGG)
lol as weve seen in documentaries camel slide backwards under others !
yep david attenborough confirmed it
I love this silly ass game :D
Who's here from phil
Pass. Splendor should have won.
I don't know... I like Splendor, but in splendor you can hoard the resources and typically it slow down the game and people get frustrated. Not best for family setting. So Splendor more strategy but the mechanic push towards being mean. Camel Up more luck but the mechanic encourage being nervous (push your luck) which in my opinion suit family better.
trustycrunch in splendor you only get to have 10 gems at any one time. A rule we missed the couple of first times, resulting In hoarding. But sins then we haven't had that problem in our games of it.
splendor, so dry...
Beats a roll-and-move game that's for sure.
but camel up has one advantage, although you're just rolling dice, IT'S FUN, you LAUGH.. as we played splendor no one said a word. it was the most anti-social game we've ever played..
Hehe, a personal Shut the door for Ruby :)
I know your all here from Phils video
Yaasss
You made a few mistakes in your rushed basic rules explanation. For example, you need to mention when a player choses to move a Camel/roll a Die they take a Pyramid Tile. Five Pyramid Tiles, five Dice, and five Camels. Also, slow down. It's not a race (pun intended).
Norman Leon he said that...
2:49
I've said it before: I wish it had the option of having hidden information
Do you play your betting cards face up? Should be face down, then guessing game start!
Yeah, I forgot about those. Still, I'd like to see hidden information within the rounds as well, like one die roll that is hidden unless you spend an action to look at it or something.
I'm trying to sell this rubbish for 20 plus 4.99 sandy lauded it twice so it's practically new
+Eyad Kazam OMG so hardcore ; )
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