Sync Up is a party game from USAopoly for 3 to 6 players, ages 13 and up. The idea is hilarious, as you and one player have to say the SAME answer for different categories. But don’t get too cozy with this player, because you are still competing against them and will have to “sync up” with another player later in the game. Pretty much, everyone pairs off with different players. Every time you and the player you are teamed up with (this time) answer the same, you get to move two spaces.
This game is a cool way of connecting with players. It makes it a great game for family reunions or a mom’s night “in”, to really get to connect and work with other players.
The more players there are, the more confusing it can get, so there is a turn tracker with erasable marker to keep everything in order. The board game is small, square and simple. Your playing piece is moving in a spiral to get to the center home. Some of the spots have a special instruction to close your eyes as you “sync up”.
There are different categories in the box. There are four questions per category. Partners will play all four questions. I chose a random card from the pile so that you and I can sync up! LOL! Okay here we go! Category is WEDDING.
A person who works at a wedding reception – A BARTENDER!
A store where couples register for gifts – TARGET
A typical number of bridesmaids – FIVE
A decoration at a wedding – FLOWERS
Would you have answered the same as me? Well, everytime we do, we get to move two spaces. So for that round we could have moved anywhere between 0 (no sync ups) to 8 places!
There are also MAKE A BET cards. The players who are not partnered to sync up can make bets on how many answers the partnership might get right. If they guessed correctly, the betters can move ahead one space. Some cards have an “Out of Sync” clause. If the players on that turn answer 0 answers the same, they have to move back a step.
The game sounds fun and crazy! Like I said, great for social gatherings. And I can totally see making a baby shower or wedding shower game out of this concept! I actually have a friend who I am throwing a shower for in March …. I bet I can make this work for her shower! Thanks for the inspiration, Sync Up!
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Fun! We are huge board game fans…may have to check this one out!
This sounds like a really fun game! We’re kind of stuck in a Scrabble rut, so it would be interesting to try a game like this.
This sounds like a fun game. We may have to check this out
Sounds like a fun game, we’re not really into board games but I think we need to start it would be fun!
this game looks fun! i bet my kids would like it too.
I think this game looks really fun for a game night with friends, I think I will be buying one!
This game looks like a Blast, and I agree, would be a really FUN game for a gathering or shower! Thanks for the review, will definitely watch for it.
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I watched this game being played by my nieces and nephews at Thanksgiving. They were having a lot of fun. I will have to try it when we get together at Christmas.
This looks like a fun game that take patience, planning, and team work. Pretty cool!
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