Upwords 1.0

Upwords is a word game created by designer Elliot Rudell and published by Oberon Media. It is similar to Scrabble, but with additional elements that allow players to stack letters on top of one another to change the existing words and create new ones.

Upwords can be played by 2-4 players.

Upwords is suitable for players aged 10 and above.

In Upwords, players earn points by strategically placing letters to form words on the game board. The player with the highest score at the end of the game wins.

While both games involve forming words from letter tiles, Upwords introduces the unique feature of being able to stack letters on top of each other to create new words and change the existing ones. This adds an extra dimension to gameplay compared to Scrabble.

No, proper nouns are not allowed in Upwords. Only standard English words found in dictionaries can be formed.

Yes, Upwords includes special tiles such as double letter score, triple letter score, double word score, and triple word score tiles. These tiles can significantly boost a player's score when used strategically.

The game board in Upwords consists of a grid where players can place their letter tiles. The board starts empty, and players take turns adding and rearranging tiles to form words and score points.

No, Upwords is typically played without a time limit. Players take turns at their own pace.

You can purchase Upwords from various board game retailers, online marketplaces, or directly from Oberon Media's official website.