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Ugh!
2012
Rules assistance for Ugh!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Ugh!
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Ugh! is a board game released in 2012 for 2–6 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jim Reichert and Lori Reichert and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Game description from the publisher: With fun and hilarious art from John Kovalic, Ugh! challenges players to push their luck in surviving the Ice Age. On each turn players will over up to three cards from the deck or pull from an existing safety pile – all are options for building their Ice Age empire. If a player chooses to draw from the deck and they are feeling overconfident, they may get hit with the fickle finger of lady luck... Ugh! Flip, take, and lock cards wisely until the crazy ride runs out of cards – but watch out for the Ugh!
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- Calliope Games
Questions and answers
Ugh! 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 Ugh! is 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 Ugh! for ages 8 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.
Ugh! has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Ugh! belongs to these categories: Card Game and Prehistoric. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting. 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 Ugh! are: Jim Reichert and Lori Reichert. 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 Ugh! 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.