boardgamevideo
  • Trending
  • Videos
  • Games
  • Channels
  • Lists
  • Shorts

Explore

  • Home
  • Trending
  • Channels
  • Videos
  • Games
  • Lists
  • Shorts
  • Conventions
  • Year in Review

Browse by type

  • Reviews
  • How to play
  • Playthroughs
  • Unboxing
  • Top 100 lists
  • Featured videos
  • Trending this week
  • Rising games
  • Games with fresh review perspectives

Information

  • About
  • Contact
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

© 2022–2026 BoardGameVideo.com

Powered by BGG
  • Videos
  • Trending
  • Shorts
  • Channels
  • Games
  • Lists
Apr 8, 2026·How to play·15:56·34·Watch on YouTube

How to Play Ape Town A Board Game by Reiner Knizia | Outsetmedia | Cheatwell Games

Fun With Boxes

Fun With Boxes

Watch “How to Play Ape Town A Board Game by Reiner Knizia | Outsetmedia | Cheatwell Games,” a how-to-play guide for Ape Town on BoardGameVideo.

Description provided by Fun With Boxes on YouTube:

Welcome to Fun with Boxes, Episode 342: How to play Ape Town, from designer Reiner Knizia and published by Outsetmedia and Cheatwell Games Join me as I guide you through how to setup and how to play this great new Reiner Knizia game! Now that the apes are in charge, things have gotten pretty tough in town. Gangs with bananas are prowling the dark alleys, always on the lookout for good spots to trade. At the same time, new primates are coming to the city, trying to grab the best places. It’s no wonder there are fights all the time in Ape Town, and the local leaders are always trying to show they’re in charge—until other alpha animals come along and take over. But the clever lemurs can help, acting as peacemakers and trying to get their hands on power in the nearby areas with their sneaky ways. So, keep an eye on how the city changes because only those who are in charge of good spots will have a shot at becoming the most powerful silverback. I hope you enjoy Take care - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you like watching How to Play videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi673oETge0oaXJZQ7_ZeOA3eynAymOPB If you like Unboxing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi673oETge0psAjTk16xH8eBLfsEi9-ti If you like Top 10 Lists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi673oETge0pE3ErGfWh0jVKok0LRDUoR If you like Board Game Conventions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi673oETge0paLAFnx377jWXQlYTlqfGc - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - BGG (Board Game Geek Link): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/412123/ape-town - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RULES OF PLAY I am super thrilled that Rules of Play continue to offer my viewers a 10% discount at their online store. Please use the following promotion code to take advantage of this great offer: FUNWITHBOXES10 Here is a link to Rules of Play: https://rulesofplay.co.uk/ Please note that I am not affiliated with Rules of Play nor Outsetmedia or Cheatwell Games - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video - that means a lot :) And please do leave some comments - it would be great to hear from you all ! Thanks and take care Phil Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:54 Components 01:41 Setup 05:15 How to Play 05:21 Take a tile 06:27 Place a tile 06:50 Scoring 10:02 Completing a District 10:20 Check for the District Boss 12:06 Inferior Neighbouring Districts 14:01 Game End 14:20 Winning the Game 14:34 Final Thoughts #boardgames #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming

Explore more Videos

  1. Doug vs Ape Town, a 2025 board game from Reiner Knizia and Piatnik.16:28
    Doug vs Ape Town, a 2025 board game from Reiner Knizia and Piatnik.
    Doug Adams
  2. How to Play Tokyo Highway 2 Player Version | Naotaka Shimamoto & Yoshiaki Tomioka | itten Games13:53
    How to Play Tokyo Highway 2 Player Version | Naotaka Shimamoto & Yoshiaki Tomioka | itten Games
    Fun With Boxes
  3. The Secrets of Warden Keene | Bombyx | Unboxing & 1st Impressions | Paolo Mori & Silvano Sorrentino5:14
    The Secrets of Warden Keene | Bombyx | Unboxing & 1st Impressions | Paolo Mori & Silvano Sorrentino
    Fun With Boxes
  4. Ape Town Teaser (EN)1:42
    Ape Town Teaser (EN)
    Piatnik Spiele
  5. I Have a Confession to Make! - Ape Town Board Game Review14:37
    I Have a Confession to Make! - Ape Town Board Game Review
    Rolling with the Beard
  6. Castles Of Burgundy Special Edition Review10:00
    Castles Of Burgundy Special Edition Review
    BoardGameBollocks
  7. Unboxing & How to Play Vroom | includes example playthrough | Antonin Boccara | Big Moustache Games14:06
    Unboxing & How to Play Vroom | includes example playthrough | Antonin Boccara | Big Moustache Games
    Fun With Boxes
  8. Ape Town - First Play Review13:39
    Ape Town - First Play Review
    Getting Games
  9. Heroes of Gravehold Rapid Fire Review - Aeon's End Goes Dungeon Crawler9:42
    Heroes of Gravehold Rapid Fire Review - Aeon's End Goes Dungeon Crawler
    BoardGameCo
  10. Knizia in 5 Minutes. 68 Ape Town6:00
    Knizia in 5 Minutes. 68 Ape Town
    Doug Adams
  11. A Bananas Knizia Game? Ape Town Review6:11
    A Bananas Knizia Game? Ape Town Review
    Board Game Animal
  12. Fliptoons Season 2 Unboxing & Overview | Board Game | Thunderwork Games | Jordy Adan & Renato Simões9:31
    Fliptoons Season 2 Unboxing & Overview | Board Game | Thunderwork Games | Jordy Adan & Renato Simões
    Fun With Boxes
Ape Town

Ape Town

2025·Reiner Knizia

Videos
8
Creators
7

Mainly reviews. Ape Town is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 5 reviews, 2 how-to-play guides, and 1 other video.

2 - 4 players
45 - 60 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting

About Ape Town, from BoardGameGeek:

Since the apes have taken over, the atmosphere in the southern coastal town has been harsh. Gangs armed with bananas roam the dark alleys in search of attractive trading points. At the same time, new primates flock to the city, laying claim to the most promising territories. Unsurprisingly, conflicts are a daily business in Ape Town, and the local bosses regularly assert their power – that is, until other alpha animals enter the arena to impose themselves. Only the loopy lemurs can help, acting as mediators to ensure peace and order, while also vying for influence in neighboring territories with their cunning approach. Keep a close eye on the evolution of the city because only those involved with profitable territories stand a chance of becoming the most influential silverback.

Designer

Reiner Knizia

Artist

Lars Besten

Publisher

Piatnik

Categories

AnimalsScience Fiction

Mechanics

Area Majority / InfluenceHex Grid
View on BoardGameGeek ›
Ape Town

Explore more videos

Doug vs Ape Town, a 2025 board game from Reiner Knizia and Piatnik.How to play16:28

Doug vs Ape Town, a 2025 board game from Reiner Knizia and Piatnik.

Doug Adams

Doug Adams

How to Play Tokyo Highway 2 Player Version | Naotaka Shimamoto & Yoshiaki Tomioka | itten GamesHow to play13:53

How to Play Tokyo Highway 2 Player Version | Naotaka Shimamoto & Yoshiaki Tomioka | itten Games

Fun With Boxes

Fun With Boxes

The Secrets of Warden Keene | Bombyx | Unboxing & 1st Impressions | Paolo Mori & Silvano SorrentinoUnboxing5:14

The Secrets of Warden Keene | Bombyx | Unboxing & 1st Impressions | Paolo Mori & Silvano Sorrentino

Fun With Boxes

Fun With Boxes

Ape Town Teaser (EN)1:42

Ape Town Teaser (EN)

Piatnik Spiele

Piatnik Spiele

I Have a Confession to Make! - Ape Town Board Game ReviewReview14:37

I Have a Confession to Make! - Ape Town Board Game Review

Rolling with the Beard

Rolling with the Beard

Castles Of Burgundy Special Edition ReviewReview10:00

Castles Of Burgundy Special Edition Review

BoardGameBollocks

BoardGameBollocks

Unboxing & How to Play Vroom | includes example playthrough | Antonin Boccara | Big Moustache GamesUnboxing14:06

Unboxing & How to Play Vroom | includes example playthrough | Antonin Boccara | Big Moustache Games

Fun With Boxes

Fun With Boxes

Ape Town - First Play ReviewReview13:39

Ape Town - First Play Review

Getting Games

Getting Games

Heroes of Gravehold Rapid Fire Review - Aeon's End Goes Dungeon CrawlerReview9:42

Heroes of Gravehold Rapid Fire Review - Aeon's End Goes Dungeon Crawler

BoardGameCo

BoardGameCo

Knizia in 5 Minutes. 68 Ape TownReview6:00

Knizia in 5 Minutes. 68 Ape Town

Doug Adams

Doug Adams

A Bananas Knizia Game? Ape Town ReviewReview6:11

A Bananas Knizia Game? Ape Town Review

Board Game Animal

Board Game Animal

Fliptoons Season 2 Unboxing & Overview | Board Game | Thunderwork Games | Jordy Adan & Renato SimõesUnboxing9:31

Fliptoons Season 2 Unboxing & Overview | Board Game | Thunderwork Games | Jordy Adan & Renato Simões

Fun With Boxes

Fun With Boxes

Unboxing the Board Game DINO Garden | Designed by Totsuca Chuo and published by uchibacoyaUnboxing9:10

Unboxing the Board Game DINO Garden | Designed by Totsuca Chuo and published by uchibacoya

Fun With Boxes

Fun With Boxes

Unboxing | Harmonies Board Game Mini Expansion: PULSE | Libellud | Johan BenvenutoUnboxing4:04

Unboxing | Harmonies Board Game Mini Expansion: PULSE | Libellud | Johan Benvenuto

Fun With Boxes

Fun With Boxes

Unboxing the Board Game SKY Garden | Designed by Totsuca Chuo and published by uchibacoyaUnboxing9:57

Unboxing the Board Game SKY Garden | Designed by Totsuca Chuo and published by uchibacoya

Fun With Boxes

Fun With Boxes

Ape Town Review: BananhattanReview15:08

Ape Town Review: Bananhattan

The Dice Tower

The Dice Tower

More videos about Ape Town

Doug vs Ape Town, a 2025 board game from Reiner Knizia and Piatnik.How to play16:28

Doug vs Ape Town, a 2025 board game from Reiner Knizia and Piatnik.

Doug Adams

Doug Adams

Ape Town Review: BananhattanReview15:08

Ape Town Review: Bananhattan

The Dice Tower

The Dice Tower

Ape Town Teaser (EN)1:42

Ape Town Teaser (EN)

Piatnik Spiele

Piatnik Spiele

Ape Town - First Play ReviewReview13:39

Ape Town - First Play Review

Getting Games

Getting Games

A Bananas Knizia Game? Ape Town ReviewReview6:11

A Bananas Knizia Game? Ape Town Review

Board Game Animal

Board Game Animal

I Have a Confession to Make! - Ape Town Board Game ReviewReview14:37

I Have a Confession to Make! - Ape Town Board Game Review

Rolling with the Beard

Rolling with the Beard

Knizia in 5 Minutes. 68 Ape TownReview6:00

Knizia in 5 Minutes. 68 Ape Town

Doug Adams

Doug Adams

Related Content

More Ape Town videos
game

More Ape Town videos

channel

More videos from this channel

Home
Videos
How to Play Ape Town A Board Game by Reiner Knizia | Outsetmedia | Cheatwell Games