Tally Up! from the designer of Flip 7 to get exclusive UK release through Zatu Distribution. A push-your-luck dice game from Eric Olsen, and published by Messy Table Games
Tally Up! is the latest title from Eric Olsen, the creative mind behind the global card game sensation Flip 7. It will make its UK debut at the UK Games Expo (UKGE), where Tally Up! will be showcased through Zatu Distribution and be available to buy at the Waterstones retail stand during the event, followed by a wider retail release across the UK.
What is Tally Up!?
Tally Up! is a fast-paced, push-your-luck dice game that challenges players to master the art of the exit. The game has players decide whether to bank their points or risk a "Bust" for a higher score. Unlike traditional dice games where players wait for their turn, in Tally Up!, everyone plays and scores every round, creating a constant environment of tension and social engagement.
What makes the game different is six colourful Tally Dice, categorised into Low, Medium, and High Risk. While the active player chooses which dice to roll, every player must simultaneously decide whether they are IN or OUT. A single roll can skyrocket the running total. If two stars appear, everyone still IN goes bust. But if three stars appear, then everyone can gain a bonus.
Eric Olsen, designer of Tally Up! said:
“Where Flip 7 was about one more card, Tally Up! is about one more roll! I’ve loved putting together Tally Up!, and we’re delighted to be launching the game to UK retailers through the powerhouse that is Zatu Distribution. After a Walmart release in the US, a UKGE release at Waterstones is everything we could want for the game, and we can’t wait to see how UK gamers get on with it. The only question is – are you IN or OUT?”
The game also includes an optional digital scoring companion app. Demos of Tally Up! will be available throughout UKGE at the Zatu Distribution stand (2-472), and the game will be available at the Waterstones stand (2-402).
About Messy Table Games
Messy Table Games is all about bringing joy, friendly competition, and memorable moments through games. Based in Boise, Idaho, Messy Table Games was founded by Eric Olsen, the game designer behind Flip 7 and Glyphics, and his longtime friend Jeff Argast. Along with their colleagues and friends, they are on a mission to bring fun, fast, and engaging games to everyone. Their catalogue currently includes Tally Up!, Booty Dice, A Lotta Axolotls, and French Goats in Trench Coats.
About Zatu Distribution
Launched in 2016, Zatu Games operates across three major areas: Retail, Fulfilment, and Distribution.
Zatu Distribution is a UK tabletop games distributor focused on helping publishers succeed in the UK market. Working closely with publishers and designers from around the world, Zatu Distribution combines careful curation with deep UK retail insight to ensure the right games reach the right audiences.
Backed by more than a decade of operating its own retail business, Zatu Distribution offers data-led market knowledge, clear communication, and a partnership-driven approach. It offers over 300 exclusive titles to the UK across several categories.
Zatu Distribution serves independent retailers and national chains alike, providing reliable supply, informed ranging support, and innovative initiatives such as its Buyback Scheme, all with a focus on strengthening the UK tabletop retail ecosystem.
