The image shows the box of a 3-dimensional word game called Upwords, indicating it is from the makers of Scrabble. The box art features the game's name in large 3D letters at the top and a depiction of the game in play, with multiple layers of letter tiles stacked on a square grid board. A human hand is shown placing an 'H' tile on the game board. There's also text highlighting that the game is suitable for ages 8 to adult and 2 to 4 players, and a red badge in the corner mentions more gameboard squares and tiles.
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Upwords (1982)

ByMichail

Upwords

Upwords is a board game invented by Elliot Rudell and originally published by the Milton Bradley Company, later Hasbro, and now by Spin Master.

Gameplay Mechanics

The game is popular and significant due to its unique and engaging gameplay, which combines word-building and stacking mechanics. Players build words using letter tiles on a gridded game board, and scoring is determined by the number of letter tiles stacked in a new word.

Key Features

Some key features of the game include:
– Gameboard: The gameboard has evolved over time, starting as an 8×8 square board and later expanding to a 10×10 matrix to accommodate longer words in other languages.
– Letter Tiles: Players use 100 letter tiles to create new words or stack on top of existing words to change them.
– Tile Racks and Rubber Feet: The game includes 4 tile racks and 4 rubber feet to help players easily place their tiles on the gameboard.
– Lazy Susan Design: The gameboard has a lazy Susan design, allowing players to easily place their tiles on the board and rotate it in their direction to play their word.

Availability

Upwords can be played with 2-4 players or solo, and it is suitable for ages 8 and up. The game is available for purchase online and in various stores, such as Amazon and Target.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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