2005Richard Launius, Kevin Wilson
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- 126
- Creators
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Mainly playthroughs
1 - 8 players120 - 240 minHeavy weight
Planet of the Apes
2017Richard Launius
1 - 4 players
60 - 90 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
From BoardGameGeek
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.
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David Niecikowski, PhD
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About Planet of the Apes
From BoardGameGeek:
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.
Designer
Richard Launius
Artists
Jason Edmiston, Peter Wocken
Publisher
IDW Games
Mechanics