
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,109
- BGG rating
- 7.1
APEX: Carnivore
- 1–2 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2026

Expansion for Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game
2015
Rules assistance for Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game: Suchomimus Expansion Deck
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Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game: Suchomimus Expansion Deck is an expansion for Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game released in 2015 for 1–8 players and 45–290 minutes per game. It was designed by Herschel Hoffmeyer and its main mechanics are Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
Suchomimus Expansion Deck includes: 70 Cards Total + 1 Suchomimus Card Divider Suchomimus playable Apex Deck (including the Stomping Grounds! ability) New types of Environment cards e.g. Monsoon & Locust Plague New types of prey to hunt e.g. Nigersaurus, Astrodon, Kangnasaurus New types of carnivores to hunt e.g. Kaprosuchus, Bahariasaurus New boss & minions Spinosaurus Additional new types of Apex cards for the base game Apex Decks “Strategic hyper-aggressive aquatic dinosaur“. Hunt bonus for attacking first; High bonus Hunt points of setting up risky Ambush attacks; Auto-hunting Prey on your turn following an Intimidation. Because some of these tactics are high risk, here is a small counter balance mechanic in the deck that allows the Suchomimus to scavenge cards from the Elimination pile. Much like everything about Apex, this deck is VERY thematic. Not to leave the waters unchallenged, a new Spinosaurus Boss card is added to the game and he is not to be taken lightly with a 16+ DMG level. This deck was originally an exclusive deck made available through Peachstate Hobby Distribution (PHD) - https://outlandentertainment.com/apex-theropod-collected-edition-kickstarter/
Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game: Suchomimus Expansion Deck supports 1–8 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 Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game: Suchomimus Expansion Deck is 45–290 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.
Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game: Suchomimus Expansion Deck has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game: Suchomimus Expansion Deck belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Prehistoric. Its main mechanics are Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game: Suchomimus Expansion Deck are: Herschel Hoffmeyer. 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 Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game: Suchomimus Expansion Deck as an expansion for Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game to use it. Check that your edition of Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.