- BGG rating
- 8.1
Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game: Megalodon Expansion Deck
- 1–8 players
- 45–290 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,514
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game
2015
Rules assistance for Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 45–290 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.9/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game
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Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game is a board game released in 2015 for 1–6 players, 45–290 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Herschel Hoffmeyer and its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game: Saurophaganax Expansion Deck
- 1–8 players
- 45–290 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2015
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game: Stomping Grounds Expansion Deck
- 1–8 players
- 45–290 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2015
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game: Suchomimus Expansion Deck
- 1–8 players
- 45–290 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2015
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game: Therizinosaurus Expansion Deck
- 1–8 players
- 45–290 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2015
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game: The Stomping Dead Expansion Deck
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2015
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game: Exotic Predators Expansion Deck
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2016
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game: Promethean Wars Expansion Deck
- 1–8 players
- 45–290 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2016
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game: Exotic Predators Expansion Deck
- 1–6 players
- 60–120 min
- 2020
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About the game
Game Description: Apex is a deck-building game, played solo or with up to 5 friends. You play as a prehistoric predator competing for territory and resources against other predators. Each playable species has a unique deck to master. Each deck has different strengths, weaknesses, and strategies— creating a varied and constantly evolving experience. Your species must overcome a very brutal environment including harsh climate changes, disease, attacks from predators, grievous wounds, infections, and deadly prey. The game incorporates many dinosaurs that behave in their own distinct way. The goal of the game is to endure the environment, build up the population and evolve your species, and become the apex predator. Base Game includes: • 17" Dinosaur size box • 525 cards + 20 Card Dividers • 24" x 16" Hunting Grounds game board • Six 16" x 9" Nesting Grounds mats • 80mm T.rex miniature Player Marker • 40pg Rulebook • 5 Foam Blocks to protect cards and fill empty spaces Includes 7 Playable Apex Decks: • Acrocanthosaurus • Carnotaurus • Giganotosaurus • Spinosaurus • Tyrannosaurus • Utahraptor • Velociraptor The 525 cards includes 7 playable Apex Decks, 22 diverse animals to hunt, 11 dangerous carnivores, 8 opposing Boss cards with Minions (acts as artificial players for solo play), 11 environmental effects, 5 genetic evolution types, and 3 grievous wound types. Previous Version Published (NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH BASE GAME): • Exotic Predators Limited Edition (see separate entry for details) Note to fans: The dinosaurs and events in Apex are not 100% based on fact. Apex is a mix of old and new dinosaur culture and some things were just changed to enjoy the game more. Please forgive us for any inaccuracies you find in Apex and it is not designed to educate. Beta Tester list: Anthony Sato, Erich Hartsock, Keith Neemann, Ramon Wallace, Sean Donaldson, Dennis Lenusters, Jeremy Mohler, Mike Paschal, Jonathan Venezian, Stephen Hill, Chris Gunning, Cody Bridges, Kevin, Christopher Crowell, Thomas Prentice, Baldur, Matthew, Nathaniel Graham, Chris Pienta, Christopher Lambson, Joseph Avery, David Schreiber, Tyler Howsare, Matthew Sauerbrunn, Denis Durand, Daniel Goldman, Aaron, Teresa Phillips, Collin Shorette, NVS Gameplays, Gergorian, Scott Lenet, Adherbal Junior, Corey Punko, Scott Sexton, Cyn, Matt Schock, Kyle Collins, Jack, Tom Hoefle, Jason Lesovoy, Kristian, Ekky-Bear, Ryan Mrochuk, Deon Beswick, Tim Long, Chen Weiyu, Brandon Lane, Nicholas Miesmer, Nicholas Rusak, Jacob Carter, Gabriel Marquez, James Dundas, S Williams, Tremane Barclay, George Bracy, Nathaniel Walter, Jason Wright, Chris Murphy, and all other testers! Microbadges Apex Theropod fan - Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game fan
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Publishers
- Die-Hard Games LLC
Questions and answers
Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game supports 1–6 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 Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game 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.
The catalogue lists Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game for ages 14 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.
Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game has a complexity rating of 2.9 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.
Apex Theropod Deck-Building Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Prehistoric. Its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game and 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 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 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.