Lawyer Up is an asymmetrical two-player courtroom drama card game where one player is the noble prosecution and the other the steadfast defense. Each game begins with the Discovery phase, where players draft vital evidence to support their case and bury evidence that might help their opponent. Next comes the Trial phase, where players call witnesses and play powerful arguments along with the evidence they drafted into their examination pools. To form a coherent line of questioning, players will need to chain together their cards by matching bias symbols. The player who can best examine the Witness by generating the most influence will spend the difference to sway the Jury to their side. Every game is different, but the lawyer with the best case and most convincing arguments will be sure to get the verdict they are after!
Engage in a Discovery phase to strategically draft evidence and bury opponent-friendly clues, adding depth to gameplay.
During the Trial phase, players chain arguments and witnesses by matching bias symbols, requiring strategic thinking and coherence in questioning.
Accumulate influence by examining witnesses; spend the difference to sway the Jury. Emphasizes competitive gameplay and the need for a convincing case. Includes four replayable cases: Art Forgery, Murder, Godfather, and Witch Trial. Also offers a robust solo mode!
