Tally Up
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- Designer Eric Olsen
- Publisher Messy Table Games , Rawstone
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What to Expect
Rounds center on risk management and timing your exit. The active player rolls three of six colored dice from Low/Medium/High risk pools to build a running round total. After each roll, all players choose to stay IN to chase higher points or go OUT to bank the current total. Special circled results trigger an Up Die that can add bonuses, penalties, or extra rolls.
Who Is This Game For?
Great for groups that want quick, social games; accessible for players from age 8 and supports large player counts up to 10. Little prior experience is needed, though reading risk and timing decisions repeatedly rewards attention.
How It Works
Each turn an active player selects and rolls three dice from the six colored dice, choosing risk levels. Numbers contribute to a running total unless a Bust occurs (star combinations). Circled numbers prompt rolling the Up Die, which can alter the round total or cause additional risk. Players who are OUT bank that round's points while IN players risk losing them on a Bust.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Eric Olsen, Tally Up relies on Dice Rolling and Push Your Luck mechanics and offers short playtime (~30 minutes). The game's component family lists colored dice, dice with icons, and a tin/metal box packaging, and it is available on Board Game Arena as a digital implementation.
Pro
- Short playtime (~30 minutes) suitable for large groups (2–10 players)
- Easy-to-learn mechanics (Dice Rolling, Push Your Luck)
- High interaction: all players decide IN or OUT after each roll
- Includes distinct component features: colored dice and dice with icons
Contra
- High luck element due to dice and up-die events
- Little thematic depth provided in the description
Setting & atmosphere
No specific narrative setting is given in the description; the game focuses on dice-based scoring mechanics and a race to reach 2,500 points first.
Tips for beginners
Pay attention to when to bank points vs. pushing your luck; consistent safe choices often win over single risky gambles.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
No. The game is listed for 2–10 players; a solo mode is not provided in the data.
How long does a game really take?
Duration is about 30 minutes; with many players the turn structure keeps overall time compact since one player rolls each round.
What prior experience do I need?
Little. The game uses straightforward Dice Rolling and Push Your Luck mechanics and is suitable from age 8.
How does this compare to similar games?
Tally Up combines push-your-luck dice play with a communal decision point where all players choose IN/OUT each roll, differing from games where only the roller’s outcome matters.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes. The 8+ age recommendation and simple rules make it family-friendly if players enjoy luck-driven games.
What mechanic makes it special?
The core is the interplay of Dice Rolling and Push Your Luck, augmented by an Up Die that creates bonus/penalty events.
Fazit
A brisk, group-friendly push-your-luck dice game that rewards nerve and timing. Recommended for players seeking quick, interactive party-style play.
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