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Camel Up

Bet on a camel race where stacked racers can carry one another toward the finish.

Players3–8 best with 5
Play time30–45 min
Complexity2/5 · Easy
Learn & set up10 min

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At the table

Bet on a chaotic camel race where racers can carry each other forward. A strong position can change with one die, so timing a bet matters as much as judging the leader.

Play style
Competitive
Suggested age
8+
Time to teach
About 7 min
Time to set up
About 3 min
Player elimination
No

How it plays

BettingPush your luck

Rules at a glance

Second edition for 3–8 players, including crazy camels. Games with six or more players also use partnership cards; earlier editions differ.

Your goal

Finish with the most money after any camel unit crosses the finish line and the final bets are settled.

The flow of play

  1. Take one action: place a leg bet, place a spectator tile, roll the pyramid die, or bet on the overall winner or loser

  2. Move the indicated camel with the stack above it, applying spectator tiles and crazy-camel rules

  3. Settle leg bets when the pyramid tickets run out; end the race as soon as any camel unit crosses the finish, including a crazy camel

A quick introduction to the base game. Use your edition’s rulebook for full setup, card effects and exceptions.

Publisher rulebook (mirror) ↗

A feel for the game

loudsocialbeginner friendlyquick
Suggested age
8+
Interaction
High
Reading
None
Conflict
Light
Luck or skill
Luck
Table space
Medium
Downtime
Low

Playing times and difficulty are catalog estimates and may vary by group and edition. Consult the official rulebook for complete rules.

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