Camel Up (2014)

The reviewer finds "Camel Up" to be an all-time classic board game, consistently enjoyable across various player counts with no complaints about its design or gameplay.

“Camel Up gets a solid recommendation from us! If you can’t already tell, we highly recommend Camel Up as a terrific family board game.”

The reviewer enthusiastically praised the 'Supercup' expansion, stating it transforms the already good base game into a full-blown, well-rounded experience, making it one of the best expansions they've encountered and highly recommending it.

“Call me biased. Say I have an uncritical eye, but there is not a single aspect of Camel Up that I would change. I’ve known nothing but raucous joy and laughter with this title.”

The reviewer highly praises "Camel Up Second Edition" for its successful combination of push-your-luck betting with both immediate and long-term scoring, stating that its splendidly implemented mechanics and player-driven movement create a consistently satisfying and re-playable experience.

“Camel Up isn’t a game of being certain, it’s a game of playing hunches, listening to your gut, and being just-certain-enough.”

The reviewer found 'Camel Up' to be a really fun and exciting game, emphasizing its appeal for lighthearted enjoyment over deep strategy, particularly when played with the right group.

The reviewer highly recommends Camel Up as a fun and engaging game, particularly for groups who enjoy exciting and unpredictable gameplay, despite its light strategy and potentially misleading artwork.

“Board Game Quest highlighted Camel Up as a standout game from Gen Con, noting its unique theme and the significant achievement of winning the Spiel des Jahres award, with fellow writers expressing highly positive opinions.”

Tom Vasel praises Camel Up as an excellent and entertaining game that is easy to teach and ideal for families and casual gamers. While acknowledging its randomness, Zee Garcia highlights its fun, lighthearted, and luck-driven nature, making it a highly enjoyable experience for generating laughter and excitement among casual gaming groups.

“I probably wouldn’t have bought this for myself, but I’m glad it’s in the collection. It plays with anyone, sets up fast, and never overstays its welcome.”

“It’s a great game I’d always recommend just based on the concept alone, but the fact it plays so well makes it a must have.”