Apples to Apples

Published 1999

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.

Mechanics

Hand Management Player Judge Simultaneous Action Selection Voting

Categories

Card Game Humor Party Game

Designers

Mark Alan Osterhaus Matthew Kirby

Publishers

Beverly Enterprises Excalibur Electronics Holiday Games Inc. Mattel Out of the Box Publishing Pegasus Spiele Tactic
Apples to Apples

Game Info

Players
4-10 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light — 1.15/5
Year
1999
BGG Rating
5.74
BGG Rank
#8079
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Apples to Apples supports 4 to 10 players. The community rates it best at 6 players.
A typical game of Apples to Apples takes about 30 minutes.
Apples to Apples has a complexity rating of 1.15/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Apples to Apples is 12+.
Apples to Apples has a rating of 5.74/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 19,841 ratings. It is ranked #8079 overall.
Apples to Apples was designed by Mark Alan Osterhaus, Matthew Kirby. It was published in 1999.