
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,353
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Mada
- 2–5 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2022

2016
Rules assistance for 3UP 3DOWN
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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3UP 3DOWN is a board game released in 2016 for 2–6 players, 3–15 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Jacob Hiller and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Push Your Luck.
3UP 3DOWN is a fast-paced, family-friendly discard game with a surprising finish! THE GOAL: Get rid of your cards before your family and friends can get rid of theirs. THE SURPRISE: Three of your cards are not revealed until the very end - so you will need both strategy and luck! And, since 3UP 3DOWN takes just 3 minutes to learn & 10 minutes to play, it's so fast and fun, you'll all say, "Let's Play Another Round!"
3UP 3DOWN supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for 3UP 3DOWN is 3–15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 3UP 3DOWN for ages 7 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
3UP 3DOWN has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
3UP 3DOWN belongs to these categories: Card Game, Children's Game, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Push Your Luck. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 3UP 3DOWN are: Jacob Hiller. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 3UP 3DOWN as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.