Is Up Or Down worth playing? (Quick How-to-Play & Review)

Step into the cozy world of Up or Down, a clever set-collection card game published by Capstone Games and designed by designers Wolfgang Kramer and Michael Kiesling. In this review, Will and Sara dive into how to play, scoring strategies, player interaction, and whether this quick 30-minute card game deserves a spot on your table. With simple rules but meaningful decisions, Up or Down challenges players to build ascending or descending “elevators” of cards while collecting matching colors for big points. If you enjoy relaxing strategy games with tactical choices and replayability, this might be your next favorite filler game! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:18 Overview 00:44 Setup Guide 01:02 Turn Structure & Card Play 01:25 Elevator Rules Explained 02:00 Discarding Elevators Strategy 02:35 Planning Your Card Order 03:29 Scoring Big Points Strategy 04:24 Artwork & Visual Design 05:43 Game Length Options 06:14 Player Count Differences 07:00 Strategy & Interaction Thoughts 07:33 Final Thoughts & Recommendation Learn more about the game here: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428058/up-or-down And learn more about us at: https://TantrumHouse.com #boardgames #cardgames #tabletopgaming #gamereview #familygames #strategygames #boardgamereviews