I've really enjoyed this game! The biggest issue I had was that the rulebook wasn't as easy to follow as I had wished. It's not bad, by any means,, but there were a few places where I wished they had been a little more specific and explicit on what happens. But I think you can really get into this theme, especially if youre that person who likes to read flavor text and get immersed. I won't necessarily think this is an instant classic of a two player game, like something like Lost Cities, but I really recommend the game. There's a lot of room within the system for interesting stuff! They are currently gathering suggestions for cases to make more expansion cases, I'd expect that that will also be on kickstarter later this year.
I like this game too. The questioning phase is really neat. The way you chain together your cards to your benefit is really thematic, I think. Like, you'll start off your questioning of the opposition's expert witness by asking them an evidence or logic-based question, then slowly transform your line of questioning into an emotional appeal to the jury. You're using the witness not just for what testimony they can give, but for how they can give you the platform for planting some seeds in the minds of the jury. Very cool! I also like the Objection mechanic. It makes for a nice cat-and-mouse game, where you try to flush out your opponent's once-per-witness Objection by playing a nasty card, only to play a nastier card *after* they have used their Objection. I hate it when the reverse happens to me though. :P
I think the jurors being cards rather than a board can be advantageous for players that have limited table space; they can arrange the cards as they wish rather than be limited by the shape of a board.
Lawyer Up is such a great concept for a two-player duel game. I like how there are different strategy cards for the cases. I got the complete bundle for it, and very interested to see how the Witch Trial plays out.
A retheme would be awesome and i agree, someone is going to do it for sure. But you bet that i'm gonna scream OBJECTION!!! at the top of my lungs while playing it. Well, maybe not, because noise levels and all that, but in my head i'll pretend like i did and get the most stupid grin imaginable while doing so.
Played two games, won both and it felt like a two player Munchkin or Exploding Kittens. The gameplay was lacking and the obvious choices for strategy made it feel like both players were just hoping to get favorable cards to play or you'd lose the round and influence. Saving your most lethal cards until the end is also a pretty dominant strategy. 6/10
I totally backed this because I was on a rewatch binge of the Good Wife! Ah, the good times when there were 24 episodes per season :D Hopefully it will deliver soon in Europe!
Such a good series. I love law dramas. So the theme makes this a no-brainer purchase for me. Very happy to hear, that it holds up game mechanic-wise. Also waiting for the EU release... BADLY =)
I played one game and found the gameplay interesting, but it went on for too long (about 90 minutes). I think it would be best at about half that. Otherwise it is a solid system.
For me this game was the biggest disappointment of this year so far. The gameplay wasn't interesting at all because most of the time it was just matching symbols on the cards. And there was almost no connection to the theme.
The art on the cards looks incredibly inconsistent. I understand they can't use the same artist for all cards, but they swing too much from realistic to cartoony for me.
I've really enjoyed this game! The biggest issue I had was that the rulebook wasn't as easy to follow as I had wished. It's not bad, by any means,, but there were a few places where I wished they had been a little more specific and explicit on what happens.
But I think you can really get into this theme, especially if youre that person who likes to read flavor text and get immersed. I won't necessarily think this is an instant classic of a two player game, like something like Lost Cities, but I really recommend the game. There's a lot of room within the system for interesting stuff!
They are currently gathering suggestions for cases to make more expansion cases, I'd expect that that will also be on kickstarter later this year.
I like this game too. The questioning phase is really neat. The way you chain together your cards to your benefit is really thematic, I think. Like, you'll start off your questioning of the opposition's expert witness by asking them an evidence or logic-based question, then slowly transform your line of questioning into an emotional appeal to the jury. You're using the witness not just for what testimony they can give, but for how they can give you the platform for planting some seeds in the minds of the jury. Very cool!
I also like the Objection mechanic. It makes for a nice cat-and-mouse game, where you try to flush out your opponent's once-per-witness Objection by playing a nasty card, only to play a nastier card *after* they have used their Objection. I hate it when the reverse happens to me though. :P
the Gavel at the end..... Talking about theme.
Can't wait for the fulfillment to start for this one in the EU! Been looking forward to it since the first day of the KS.
I think the jurors being cards rather than a board can be advantageous for players that have limited table space; they can arrange the cards as they wish rather than be limited by the shape of a board.
Lawyer Up is such a great concept for a two-player duel game.
I like how there are different strategy cards for the cases.
I got the complete bundle for it, and very interested to see how the Witch Trial plays out.
There is also an "automa" (2 cards + 2 dice) to play case#00 solo.
Now I need to see Tom do a live play of this with the lawyer from the Legal Eagle TH-cam channel.
I really enjoyed this! Very neat idea! Had mine for about 3 weeks now in Canada. Fulfillment should be almost done!!
Reminds me of Unforgiven in a lot of ways. Great theme that I wish was explored more often.
I love this game. Played all the base cases.
Sustained... I mean approved :)
Thanks for the review! Still waiting for my copy in Europe :(
Great game! We've been loving it! Was an excellent Kickstarter. Thanks for doing the review!
my biggest issue was the randomness of the draw deck. is there any alternative houserule where u draft or have some market or so?
I can't wait until someone turns this into an Ace Attorney game
A retheme would be awesome and i agree, someone is going to do it for sure. But you bet that i'm gonna scream OBJECTION!!! at the top of my lungs while playing it. Well, maybe not, because noise levels and all that, but in my head i'll pretend like i did and get the most stupid grin imaginable while doing so.
What they’ve did with the theme is actually quite impressive...
Finally, ive been waiting forward to this one since the unboxing!
I think you got the name wrong. Pretty sure it's Lawyer Lup.
Lol.
Looks really cool. How do we get a copy?
You can pre-order Lawyer Up on Rock Manor Games site.
This looks really cool. Love the different theme.
Played two games, won both and it felt like a two player Munchkin or Exploding Kittens. The gameplay was lacking and the obvious choices for strategy made it feel like both players were just hoping to get favorable cards to play or you'd lose the round and influence. Saving your most lethal cards until the end is also a pretty dominant strategy. 6/10
I still hope they add the custody battle as a case, or a divorce settlement where you score by winning ownership of assets
We are working on a Divorce case right now.
@@samuelbailey9823 LOVE U GUYS. Looking forward to bring up the secret love affair
I totally backed this because I was on a rewatch binge of the Good Wife! Ah, the good times when there were 24 episodes per season :D
Hopefully it will deliver soon in Europe!
Such a good series. I love law dramas. So the theme makes this a no-brainer purchase for me. Very happy to hear, that it holds up game mechanic-wise. Also waiting for the EU release... BADLY =)
It reminds me of tainted grail combat mechanism
Is there solo play rules?
If you're shouting "Objection!," you've probably been playing more
Phoenix Wright than you've been observing actual court proceedings.
Well, maybe not. "Objection" is yelled a lot in most lawyer TV shows, so that's probably more my speed.
Two players or 1-4 players? Which is it?
It's a 2 player game with an "automa" to play case#00 solo.
This seems like one that could be challenging to get the kids to play...
What court cases has Tom been in? This could be interesting (but probably isn't).
I was a witness in a trial involving someone who carjacked myself and my wife.
@@thedicetower Yikes. That was more dramatic than I expected. When did that happen (and I'll guess it was in Florida)?
@@Hieronymus-Pseudonymous Ask me on a live show someday and I'll tell the story.
Ahhhhh...the 2 number 6 jurors need to switch positions :-D
But otherwise a great video!
I played one game and found the gameplay interesting, but it went on for too long (about 90 minutes). I think it would be best at about half that. Otherwise it is a solid system.
My wife loves courtroom dramas and John Grisham books. This might be a gateway game for her.
guilty or not guilty. jury's and courts don't declare innocence.
This game was somewhat of a disappointment. An overly simple symbol matching, luck filled, tug of war, card game with an underdone rulebook.
Agree, will be selling my copy to someone who will hopefully enjoy it more than I did
For me this game was the biggest disappointment of this year so far. The gameplay wasn't interesting at all because most of the time it was just matching symbols on the cards. And there was almost no connection to the theme.
The art on the cards looks incredibly inconsistent. I understand they can't use the same artist for all cards, but they swing too much from realistic to cartoony for me.
It isn’t
The base decks for Prosecution/Defense have one artist, then each separate case has its own artist that is done in a style that fits the case.
Agreed - and I detect a high a degree of wokeness.