Planet of the Apes cover
2017BGG rank #8,926

Planet of the Apes

by Richard Launius · IDW Games

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Players1–4
Time60–90m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age14+

About the game

What is Planet of the Apes?

Planet of the Apes puts 1-4 players on a crash course with feral foes, deadly environments, and unbridled psychological horror! In an innovative twist on the cooperative board game genre, each player takes control of one aspect of Colonel George Taylor's psyche, and must work together to survive the Planet of the Apes! Starting with the classic film, Planet of the Apes follows the plot of the original movie and promises players a thrilling adventure in an unknown land! Designed by Richard Launius, the creator of Arkham Horror, perfect for players who love games, or just want a new way to enjoy the films. Planned as the first in a series of games based on the classic series of films.

How it plays

Mechanics

Cooperative GameDice RollingSet CollectionStorytellingVariable Player Powers

On the shelf

Categories

AnimalsDiceMovies / TV / Radio themeNovel-basedScience Fiction

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