# Camel Up (Second Edition)

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: #268
- **Players**: 3-8 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 30-45 min
- **Weight**: 1.51 / 5
- **Designers**: Steffen Bogen
- **Artists**: Chris Quilliams
- **Publishers**: eggertspiele, Choo Choo Games, Ediciones MasQueOca, Galápagos Jogos, Ghenos Games, Hobby Japan
- **Categories**: Animals, Arabian, Dice, Racing
- **Mechanics**: Betting and Bluffing, Dice Rolling, Roll / Spin and Move, Track Movement, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
If you enjoy betting and having a blast with friends, Camel Up is the perfect choice! The unpredictable nature of the race is its biggest charm.Hilarious and unpredictable raceEngaging betting mechanicHigh-quality componentsEasy to learn and teachGreat for large groupsCan be very luck-dependentLacks deep strategyNot for those who dislike bettingHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
In Camel Up (Second Edition), get ready for a hilarious and unpredictable race! Up to eight players dive into the world of betting, trying to guess which of the five crazy camels will cross the finish line in first and second place. The trick is, the earlier you place your bet, the bigger your potential winnings – if you guess correctly, of course! But don't think this is an ordinary race: the camels are unpredictable, sometimes landing on top of each other and hitching a ride towards victory. Who will move and when? Ah, that's a mystery only the pyramid dice shaker can reveal, releasing one die at a time and dictating the pace of the race. This 2018 edition comes with a refreshed look, a brand new game board, a more stylish pyramid, engraved dice, and best of all, brand new game modes! Get ready for 'rogue' camels that start the race running in the opposite direction, adding an extra spice of chaos and fun. In Camel Up, the only certainty is that you never know how the race will end!

## How to Play
Game Objective
Get ready for the most insane camel race in Egypt! In Camel Up (2nd Edition), your goal is to become the richest gambler at the table. You'll bet on the most promising camels, hope they carry each other on their backs (or get carried!), and try to predict who will cross the finish line first and who will fall behind. But beware, two crazy camels run in the wrong direction, adding an extra pinch of chaos and fun! The player with the most Egyptian Pounds at the end of the race will be the big winner.

Preparation (Setup)
Let's set up this table and get everything ready for the race to begin!

    Place the game board in the center of the table.
    Stack the 4 leg betting tiles of each color (totaling 5 Pounds per stack). Place the 1 Pound tiles at the bottom and the 2 Pound tiles on top. Then, place each stack on the tent of the corresponding tile on the board.
    Stack the 5 pyramid tiles and place them in the indicated space on the board.
    Separate the Egyptian Pound coins by value (1, 3, and 5 Pounds) and form a bank next to the board.
    Each player receives 3 Egyptian Pounds and places them in front of them. Remember, your money should be visible, but you don't need to reveal the exact amount.
    Each player chooses a character and receives 5 betting cards and the corresponding spectator tile. The betting cards should be face down and kept secret. Unused cards and spectator tiles are returned to the box.
    To determine the starting positions of the racing camels, take the 5 racing dice and roll them once.
        
            Each camel whose corresponding die shows 1 will be placed on space 1 of the track.
            Each camel whose corresponding die shows 2 will be placed on space 2.
            Each camel whose corresponding die shows 3 will be placed on space 3.
        
        If multiple camels land on the same space, stack them in any order. After positioning the camels, remove the dice from the pyramid and place them back inside.
    Now, for the crazy camels! Roll the gray die. The white camel will be positioned on the space indicated by the die. If the space already has a camel, place the white camel on top of it. Remember that camels move counter-clockwise. Place the gray die back in the pyramid.
    Give the start player marker to the youngest player.
    If playing with 4 or more players, each player receives their character's partnership card and places it face up. In games with fewer than 4 players, partnership cards are not used.


Game Turn
The race begins with the start player, and the game proceeds clockwise. On your turn, you must choose one of the 4 possible actions:

    Take a Leg Betting Tile:
        Take the top betting tile from any stack on the board and place it in front of you. By doing so, you are betting that the camel of that color will be leading the race at the end of the leg. There is no limit to the number of betting tiles you can take, and you can take multiple of the same color.
    
    Use your Spectator Tile:
        Place your spectator tile on an empty space on the race track that has no camels or other spectator tiles. You cannot place it on a space adjacent to another spectator tile, nor on space 1. If your tile is already on the board, you can move it to a new space, following the same rules. You can use the cheering side or the oasis side, each with a different effect on camel movement.
    
    Take a Pyramid Tile:
        Take the top pyramid tile from the stack on the board and place it in front of you. Then, take the dice pyramid, shake it, and reveal a die. The camel of the color corresponding to the die (or the white camel if it's the white die) must move the number of spaces indicated on the die. Remember: the camel on top of a stack is considered to be in front, and purple camels are ignored for placement purposes, as they cannot be carried. After the movement, place the revealed die back in the pyramid.
    
    Bet on the Winning or Losing Camel:
        Choose one of your betting cards and place it face down in the appropriate space to bet on the winning camel (who you think will win the entire race) or the losing camel (who you think will come in last in the entire race).
    

End of a Leg
A leg ends when all 5 racing dice have been revealed by the pyramid (i.e., when the last pyramid tile is taken). At the end of each leg, a scoring occurs, where players gain or lose Pounds. The betting tiles are returned to the board and the 5 revealed dice are placed back in the pyramid for the next leg.

End of Game and Scoring
The game ends the moment a camel crosses the finish line. When this happens, another leg scoring phase occurs, followed by the final scoring phase. In this phase, players gain or lose Pounds depending on their bets on the winning and losing camel of the race. The player with the most Egyptian Pounds at the end of the count wins the game!
Important: If you need to pay a lost bet and don't have enough money, you don't owe the amount. The debt is forgiven.

Tips for Winning

    Observe the Camel Stacks: The position of the camels is crucial! The camel on top of a stack is considered to be in front. Use this to your advantage to predict movements and bet more intelligently.
    Manage your Leg Betting Tiles: There's no limit to how many leg betting tiles you can take. Try to take tiles for camels that seem to be in a good position to lead at the end of the leg, but don't be afraid to diversify your bets!
    Bet on the Crazy Ones Carefully: The crazy camels can mess up the race, but they can also be an opportunity. Understanding how they interact with other camels can give you an advantage, especially in losing bets.

## FAQ
### How many players can play Camel Up?
Camel Up (Second Edition) is super flexible and can be played by 3 to 8 players, making it perfect for various group sizes!

### What is the average game length?
A game is quite quick! It usually takes between 30 to 45 minutes to complete a race, ideal for multiple plays or fitting into a game night.

### Is it a complex game to learn?
Not at all! Camel Up is known for being very easy to learn. The rules are simple and intuitive, so you and your friends will be betting on camels in just a few minutes.

### What are the main components of the game?
Besides the colorful camels and the race track, the highlight is the pyramid dice shaker, which is a spectacle in itself, and the engraved dice. All with great visual quality!

### Does the Second Edition have any significant differences from the first?
Yes, the Second Edition brought several improvements! Besides new artwork and a redesigned board, it introduced new game modes, such as the 'rogue' camels that run in the opposite direction, adding more chaos and fun.

### Who is Camel Up best suited for?
It's perfect for anyone looking for a light, fun, and highly interactive game, ideal for parties, casual gatherings, or for those who enjoy betting and bluffing games with a touch of luck. If you don't mind a bit of chaos and want to have a good laugh, it's for you!

### Do I need to know English to play?
No! Camel Up has zero language dependency. The components are visual and the rules are easy to understand, so anyone can play, regardless of language.

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