UGO!
- Designer Ronald Hoekstra , Thomas Jansen , Patrick Zuidhof
- Publisher IELLO , KOSMOS , PLAYthisONE
- Illustration Franz Vohwinkel
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In UGO!, players build their kingdom by winning lands and managing farmers. Each round, players play cards matching the lead color if possible, competing to win the highest card. Winners place cards in their kingdom, expanding their territory. The game requires tactical hand management and careful card play to secure lands.
Who Is This Game For?
UGO! is suitable for families and casual gamers aged 10 and up who enjoy trick-taking card games. With a playing time of about 40 minutes, it fits well into shorter game sessions and has moderate complexity without requiring deep prior experience.
How It Works
UGO! is a trick-taking game with hand management. The starting player leads a card, and others must follow suit if possible. The highest card wins the trick, and the winner places the cards on their kingdom board. In ties, the first player to follow suit wins. This cycle continues to build each player's kingdom.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Ronald Hoekstra, Thomas Jansen, and Patrick Zuidhof, UGO! was recommended for Spiel des Jahres in 2015. Its blend of trick-taking and kingdom building sets it apart. It also earned multiple Fairplay À la carte runner-up awards and a Best Family Game nomination.
Awards
2015
2015
2014
- 2015 Fairplay À la carte Runner-up — Nominated
- 2014 Fairplay À la carte Runner-up — Nominated
Pro
- Unique mix of trick-taking and kingdom building
- Short playing time around 40 minutes
- Recommended Spiel des Jahres 2015
- Simple rules with strategic depth
Contra
- No solo mode available
- Limited to 2-4 players
- Not suitable for very young children (10+)
Setting & Atmosphäre
UGO! takes place in a world where players build their own kingdoms by expanding territories and managing farmers. The theme combines agriculture with territorial expansion.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on managing your hand well and timing your plays to win as many tricks as possible.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, UGO! is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game of UGO! lasts about 40 minutes, making it ideal for shorter gaming sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
It's a family game with moderate complexity and requires no deep prior experience with trick-taking games.
How does this compare to similar games?
UGO! combines classic trick-taking with kingdom building, distinguishing it from pure trick-taking games.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, with a minimum age of 10 and moderate complexity, it's well suited for families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of hand management and trick-taking shapes the gameplay and makes UGO! distinctive.
Fazit
UGO! offers a well-balanced mix of trick-taking and strategy, ideal for families and friends seeking tactical card play. It suits those who enjoy short, engaging rounds of trick-taking games.
