Planet of the Apes

About this board game

Planet of the Apes is a cooperative board game for 1–4 players, with a playing time of 90 minutes. Set in the world of the classic film, it follows Colonel George Taylor and his companions on a dangerous journey through an unknown land.

In an innovative twist on cooperative game design, each player takes control of one aspect of Taylor’s psyche. Everyone must work together, combining their efforts to survive a hostile world filled with feral foes, deadly environments, and unbridled psychological horror.

Starting with the original movie, Planet of the Apes follows its plot and transforms that story into a shared tabletop adventure. The game invites players to experience the tension of an unfamiliar world while confronting the threats that stand between Taylor and survival.

• Designed for 1–4 players
• Approximately 90 minutes of play time
• A cooperative format built around different aspects of one character’s psyche
• A story-driven adventure based on the original film
• Feral foes, deadly environments, and psychological horror

Designed by Richard Launius, the creator of Arkham Horror, the game offers a new way for players to engage with the classic series. Its cooperative structure makes shared decision-making central to the experience, as the group must face the planet’s dangers together.

Released in 2017, Planet of the Apes was planned as the first in a series of games based on the classic films. It is designed for players who enjoy board games or want a fresh way to experience the story and atmosphere of the movies.