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- BGG rating
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Roll Camera!: The Filmmaking Board Game
- 1–6 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2021
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Upkeep
2020
Rules assistance for Upkeep
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 6+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Upkeep
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Upkeep is a board game released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Alayn Clint and its main mechanics are Race, Trading, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
In Upkeep, your perfect and beautiful yard is being bombarded with unusual Autumn weather. Your neighbors have always coveted your pristine lawn, immaculate deck and tidy section. Now they are eager to snatch the coveted title of the neighborhoods most exquisite yard. Stormy weather or not, you must do everything you can to clean your yard before your neighbors. —description from the designer
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Questions and answers
Upkeep supports 1–4 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 Upkeep is 30–60 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 Upkeep for ages 6 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.
Upkeep has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Upkeep belongs to these categories: Puzzle, Racing, and Environmental. Its main mechanics are Race, Trading, and Dice Rolling. 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 Upkeep are: Alayn Clint. 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 Upkeep 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.