Should I Play Tower Up?

Players: 2 – 4 players | Game Duration 30 – 45 mins |
Min. Age 8+ | Game complexity: EASY Genre: City Building
Solo game mode: No | Co-op: No |
Online Version: No

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What is Tower Up about?

Game Overview

Tower Up is a Euro-style board game designed by Gregory Greguar Lari and Frank Kitton Sasan Poa, catering to 2–4 players. 

Players aim to score the most points by building towers. The game includes four different building colors.

Players use building blocks, roofs, and a score chart to track their progress. Points are earned based on actions such as placing blocks, capping towers, and achieving objectives.

Gameplay

• On a turn, players choose between two main actions:
  1. Taking a resource card to gain building blocks in specific colors.
  2. Placing resources on the board to build towers.
• Players can build on adjacent spaces to existing buildings of a different color, similar to Ticket to Ride’s simple action system of either drawing a card or taking a move.

Building Towers and Scoring

• When a player builds a tower, they must cap it with a roof piece. The height of the tower determines how far a player advances on the score track for that tower’s color.
• Placing roofs strategically offers more points. Common objectives can also be met for additional points (e.g., placing buildings next to water or in parks).
• Buildings can be added to or shared by multiple players, creating opportunities for interaction and cooperation.

Player Interaction and Strategy

• Players need to track how many connections a building has, as it affects the building’s potential height and scoring opportunities.
• There is a balance between setting up scoring opportunities for yourself and potentially benefiting other players by allowing them to add to the buildings you start.
• Strategic planning involves keeping track of others’ resources and anticipating where they might build next.

The game’s pacing and player involvement are highlighted as strengths. It’s described as fast, meaning turns move quickly, keeping all players engaged without long wait times. The gameplay is interactive, likely meaning players are involved with each other’s moves in meaningful ways, rather than just focusing on their own actions. This can enhance the social and competitive elements of the game.

Rules

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