UP Games Floristry Board Game – Competitive Flower Auctions & Storefront Design

Overview

Floristry by UP Games is a two‑player board game that combines rapid bidding with thoughtful tile placement. With Dutch-style auctions and a turn-based rhythm, it invites you to sculpt a charming storefront tile by tile, striking a balance between risk and reward. The experience is designed to be quick to learn and engaging to replay, making it a lively option for family game nights or friendly head‑to‑head duels.

What you do in a game

• Bid on flower tiles in fast, device-free auctions that keep the pace lively.
• Place tiles to form patches and shape your shopfront’s look.
• Score by the size of your largest patches for six flower types.
• Finish after 10 rounds and compare total points to determine the winner.

Key benefits and features

• Fast learning curve: about two minutes to pick up the rules, with a twenty‑minute playtime per match.
• Two-player focus: a dynamic head‑to‑head game that’s ideal for strategic duels.
• Six distinct flower types drive diverse strategies: Yellow Tulip, Green Chrysanthemum, Red Rose, Blue Hydrangea, Pink Daisy, and Orange Lily.
• App-assisted auctions: a smartphone app runs the auctions, device-independent with no downloads and no internet required (iOS 15+).
• Artwork and design: a colorful, tile‑based aesthetic that appeals to fans of classic strategy games.
• Compact and portable: a great fit for game nights, travel, and spontaneous play.

Real-life play experience

In Floristry, you’ll feel the tension of bidding as you weigh how much to invest in a tile that could unlock a larger patch later. The storefront design goal adds a creative twist: your tile choices contribute to a cohesive, visually pleasing shopfront. The mix of quick rounds and meaningful decisions keeps the momentum high, while the visual variety keeps the table lively as everyone comments on color combinations and layout ideas.

Design and audience

Designed by David Gordon (Finspan, Monkey Palace) and TAM (Monkey Palace, Lair), Floristry is an award‑winning twist on tile‑laying games. Illustrated by Mari Tan with help from Ammon Anderson, the game has broad appeal for teens and adults alike. It’s a fitting pick for fans of Carcassonne, Patchwork, Splendor, Azul, or simple domino-inspired play, offering a satisfying balance of tactics and charm.

Shipping now. A compact box with a colorful cast of tiles makes Flo­ristry a delightful addition to any collection that values quick, strategic competition and creative storefront storytelling.