Camel Up

About this board game

Camel Up is an exciting and dynamic board game set in the bright and bustling world of Egyptian camel racing. As players, you step into the shoes of wealthy spectators, placing bets on racing camels and hoping to strike it rich.

The game stands out for its unique pyramid-shaped dice shaker and colorful wooden camel pieces. With each shake, only one die is released, dictating the movement of the corresponding camel. The unexpectedness of the game’s progress, the strategic betting, and the unpredictable stacking of camels make for an exciting and engaging experience.

The core mechanics are simple yet deep. During their turn, a player has four possible actions:

1. Take a pyramid tile and roll a die. The camel matching the die’s color moves forward by the number of steps rolled.
2. Take a betting tile of the camel they think will lead at the end of the leg.
3. Place their desert tile, which can either boost or slow down a camel.
4. Make a bet on the overall winner or loser of the entire race.

What makes Camel Up truly unique is the camel stacking mechanism. If a camel lands on a space occupied by another camel, it stacks on top. The camel on top of a stack is considered to be ahead in the race, creating a wildly fluctuating race where a last place camel can surprise everyone by jumping to the front.

This unpredictability, combined with the fun of betting and the thrill of racing, makes Camel Up an unforgettable gaming experience. So, gather your friends, place your bets, and let the camels loose in the desert!