Planet of the Apes Adventure Board Game

Planet of the Apes Adventure Board Game is a cooperative tabletop game based on the events of the 1968 Planet of the Apes film and was developed as part of the 50th anniversary program to celebrate the release of the movie.

Overview[]

"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."^[1]

Gameplay[]

Can you survive the horrors of the Planet of the Apes? IDW Games, twentieth century fox, and Richard Launius (Arkham horror game designer) invite you to test your mettle against a savage and unfamiliar world. Planet of the Apes can be tackled solo or by up to four players working together, with each player representing a different personality aspect of stranded Astronaut Colonel George Taylor. With gameplay that will truly test your abilities to strategize and work together, you must overcome the challenges of this classic science fiction adventure. It’s a race against time, ferocious enemies, and the unsettling mystery of the Planet of the Apes! for 1-4 players, ages 14+. average game time: 60-120 minutes.^[2]

Artists[]

This section is a stub. You can help expand this section by adding some information.

Gallery[]

How to Play Planet of the Apes

External Links[]

References[]

Planet of the Apes - The Original Pentalogy Series
Planet of the Apes (APJ) Movies
Planet of the Apes \| Beneath the Planet of the Apes \| Escape from the Planet of the Apes \| Conquest of the Planet of the Apes \| Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Unused Scripts/Cancelled Movies
Planet of the Men \| Return to the Planet of the Apes
Main Ape Characters
Zira \| Cornelius \| Zaius \| Ursus \| Milo \| Caesar \| Lisa \| Virgil \| Aldo \| Cornelius II \| Lawgiver
Supporting Ape Characters
Hunt Leader \| Julius \| Marcus \| Galen \| Honorius \| Maximus \| President of the Assembly \| Lucius \| Minister \| Minister \| Frank \| Mandemus
Main Human Characters
George Taylor \| Nova \| John Landon \| Dodge \| John Brent \| Mendez XXVI \| Caspay \| Ongaro \| Albina \| Fat Man \| Lewis Dixon \| Stephanie Branton \| Otto Hasslein \| Armando \| Breck \| MacDonald (Conquest) \| MacDonald (Battle) \| Kolp \| Mendez I
Supporting Human Characters
Stewart \| Maddox \| Verger \| General Winthrop \| General Faulkner \| The President \| Chairman of the President's Committee of Inquiry \| E-1 \| E-2 \| Inspector Hoskyns \| TV Newscaster \| Mrs Riley \| Mutant Captain \| Jake \| Jake's friend
Animals
Horse \| Gorilla in Zoo \| Heloise \| Salome
Items / Weapons
Hasslein Curve \| Sacred Scrolls \| Human Doll \| Alpha-Omega Bomb \| Grape Juice Plus
Important Events / Battles
Dog and Cat Plague \| Ape Rebellion
Locations
Bellatrix \| Orion \| Earth's Moon \| Ape City \| Forbidden Zone \| Statue of Liberty \| Queensboro Plaza \| Radio City Music Hall \| Grand Central Terminal \| New York Stock Exchange \| St. Patrick's Cathedral' \| New York City \| Jefferson Public School \| Los Angeles \| Los Angeles Zoo \| Forbidden City \| Ape City (Caesar's City) \| Council
Comic Adaptations
Beneath the Planet of the Apes (Comic Book) \| Beneath the Planet of the Apes (Power Records) \| Escape from the Planet of the Apes (Power Records) \| Battle for the Planet of the Apes (Power Records)
Comic Books by Marvel Comics
Planet of the Apes Magazine
Comic Books by Malibu Graphics
Planet of the Apes (Malibu Graphics) \| Ape City \| Planet of the Apes: Urchak's Folly \| Planet of the Apes: Blood of the Apes \| Planet of the Apes Annual \| Planet of the Apes: Sins of the Father \| Planet of the Apes: The Forbidden Zone
Comic Books by MR Comics
Revolution on the Planet of the Apes \| Empire on the Planet of the Apes
Comic Books by BOOM! Studios
Planet of the Apes (BOOM! Studios) \| Planet of the Apes Special \| Planet of the Apes Spectacular \| Planet of the Apes Giant \| Planet of the Apes Annual 1 (BOOM! Studios) \| Betrayal of the Planet of the Apes \| Exile on the Planet of the Apes \| Planet of the Apes: Cataclysm \| Planet of the Apes: Ursus \| Planet of the Apes: The Time of Man \| Planet of the Apes: The Simian Age
Non Canon Comic Books/Crossovers by BOOM! Studios
Star Trek/Planet of the Apes: The Primate Directive \| Planet of the Apes/Green Lantern \| Kong on the Planet of the Apes \| Tarzan on the Planet of the Apes
Current Comic Books by Marvel
Beware the Planet of the Apes
Non Canon Comic Books/Crossovers by Marvel
Planet of the Apes vs Fantastic Four
Novel Adaptations
Beneath the Planet of the Apes (Novelization) \| Escape from the Planet of the Apes (Novelization) \| Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (Novelization) \| Battle for the Planet of the Apes (Novelization)
Original Novels
Conspiracy of the Planet of the Apes \| Planet of the Apes: Tales from the Forbidden Zone \| Death of the Planet of the Apes
Other Books
Planet of the Apes Saga: The Poster Collection \| The Sacred Scrolls: Comics on the Planet of the Apes \| Bright Eyes, Ape City: Examining the Planet of the Apes Mythos \| Planet of the Apes: The Evolution of the Legend \| The Making of Planet of the Apes \| Planet of the Apes Artist Tribute
Activity And Coloring Books
Planet of the Apes Adult Coloring Book \| Planet of the Apes (Little Golden Book)
Soundtrack Music
Planet of the Apes (Soundtrack Album) \| Beneath the Planet of the Apes (Soundtrack Album) \| Escape from the Planet of the Apes (Soundtrack Album) \| Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (Soundtrack Album) \| Battle for the Planet of the Apes (Soundtrack Album) \| Music Of The Planet Of The Apes
Games
Revenge of the Apes \| Planet of the Apes Adventure Board Game \| Planet of the Apes Roleplaying Game
Unofficial Books Published By Fans
Planet of the Apes Revisited (book) \| The Planet of the Apes Chronicles \| The Legend of the Planet of the Apes \| Timeline of the Planet of the Apes: The Definitive Chronology \| Lexicon of the Planet of the Apes: The Comprehensive Encyclopedia

[1] Planet of the Apes Adventure Board Game Description at Board Game Geek

[2] Planet of the Apes Adventure Board Game Product Description at Amazon

[1]

[2]