Game night · Word games
Find people to play Upwords.
A stacking crossword game where you can build on top of words already played. A fresh twist for Scrabble fans.
Upwords at game night
Players
2 to 4 players, usually 3.
Levels welcome
Teach me, Casual or Serious. You'll sit with people at a similar level.
Where you'd play
In public: a coffee shop, a library or a board-game café. Your table votes on where.
No chat
The app plans the evening. You just show up.
How a Upwords table comes together
Tick Upwords in the app
Choose Teach me, Casual or Serious.
Sign up for game night
Choose game night on your area's weekly group night. Sign-ups close two days before.
Get your table
2 to 4 people, usually 3. Everyone at it fits everyone else as a friend match, and plays at a similar level.
Pick the place and play
Your table votes on where to play, and the app plans the rest. No chat.
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Questions
I've never played Upwords. Can I join?
Yes. Choose Teach me and you'll sit with people who already know it and are happy to show you.
Is it free?
Yes. Joining and game nights are free. The only charge is ID verification, $4.99, before your first meeting. A venue may charge for a table, a drink or the game library.
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Find your Upwords table.
Free to join, in your browser or on iPhone. Answer at your own pace, and skip anything with “Rather not say.”