Table feel
Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct and strategic confrontation. Limited emphasis on cooperation.
Apples To Apples
Players
4-10
Time
20-30
Age
12+
Weight
1.16
Rating
5.76
Fit
Teach
2.3
Teaching signal
Replay
3.7
High replayability
Interaction
1.6
Low interaction
Scaling
4.0
Scales well
Strategy
3.3
Light strategy
Control
2.7
Luck-sensitive
Replay value
Apples to Apples offers a high degree of variability with its gameboard, allowing for fresh experiences each time it is played. The expansions available add new content and gameplay elements, enhancing the replay value. While the strategic depth is not as high as some other games, there is still room for players to improve their strategies over time. The game scales well with different numbers of players, maintaining its appeal and balance. It is relatively easy to learn, making it accessible to a wide range of players. Overall, Apples to Apples has a solid replayability score of 7.3.
Luck profile
Apples to Apples has a moderate influence of luck. The game outcome is not predominantly determined by random elements, but they still have a notable impact. Players have some ability to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game relies on a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with neither element dominating the outcome.
Overview
The party game Apples to Apples consists of two decks of cards: Things and Descriptions. Each round, the active player draws a Description card (which features an adjective like "Hairy" or "Smarmy") from the deck, then the other players each secretly choose the Thing card in hand that best matches that description and plays it face-down on the table. The active player then reveals these cards and chooses the Thing card that, in his opinion, best matches the Description card, which he awards to whoever played that Thing card. This player becomes the new active player for the next round. Once a player has won a pre-determined number of Description cards, that player wins. Note: "Party Box" editions include all cards from Apples to Apples: Expansion Set #1 and Apples to Apples: Expansion Set #2
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Credits
Designers
2
Matthew Kirby
Mark Alan Osterhaus
Artists
1
John Kovalic
Publishers
4
Beverly Enterprises, Inc.
Excalibur Electronics
Holiday Games
Mattel, Inc.