
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,194
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Planet of the Apes
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Alien Uprising: Rex Nova Expansion
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Alien Uprising: Rex Nova Expansion is an expansion for Alien Uprising released in 2014 for 1–5 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Richard Launius and Sean Brown and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative Game.
Alien Uprising: Rex Nova Expansion adds a new crew member — a navigator — to Alien Uprising. This expansion contains an additional player miniature with a blue base, a Rex Nova player board, and his deck of crewman cards.
Alien Uprising: Rex Nova Expansion supports 1–5 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 Alien Uprising: Rex Nova Expansion is 90 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 Alien Uprising: Rex Nova Expansion for ages 13 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.
Alien Uprising: Rex Nova Expansion has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Alien Uprising: Rex Nova Expansion belongs to these categories: Dice, Science Fiction, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Alien Uprising: Rex Nova Expansion are: Richard Launius and Sean Brown. 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 Alien Uprising: Rex Nova Expansion as an expansion for Alien Uprising. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Alien Uprising to use it. Check that your edition of Alien Uprising is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.