
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,423
- BGG rating
- 6.5
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- 2–8 players
- 10–30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2018

2023
Rules assistance for 800 Pound Gorilla
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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800 Pound Gorilla is a board game released in 2023 for 3–6 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Dave Campbell (II).
In 800 Pound Gorilla, players are in a jungle surrounded by countless gorillas of different sizes. Spin the spinner to determine the gameplay. If the spinner lands on a gorilla, quickly find the right-size gorilla — but your eyes may deceive you! If the spinner lands on coconuts or bananas, act quickly and resolve the action/phrase card, then race to grab the bananas and coconuts on the table.
800 Pound Gorilla supports 3–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for 800 Pound Gorilla is 10–15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 800 Pound Gorilla for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
800 Pound Gorilla has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
800 Pound Gorilla belongs to these categories: Animals and Children's Game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed 800 Pound Gorilla and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of 800 Pound Gorilla are: Dave Campbell (II). These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 800 Pound Gorilla as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.