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Rules assistance for Apples to Apples: Expansion Set #1
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Rules assistant for Apples to Apples: Expansion Set #1
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Apples to Apples: Expansion Set #1 is an expansion for Apples to Apples released in 1999 for 4–10 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Mark Alan Osterhaus and Matthew Kirby and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Voting.
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About the game
The was the first expansion to the original Apples to Apples Core Game. The expansion added 216 Green Apple cards, 72 Red Apple cards, and the following New Rules variations to the core game: Apple Turnovers Variation - For a change of taste, start by dealing five GREEN apple cards to each player. The judge turns over a RED apple card from the top of the stack. Players choose the GREEN apple card from their hand that they think is most like the word on the RED apple card. The judge then selects the GREEN apple card that he or she thinks is best, and awards the RED apple card to the person who played the selected GREEN apple card. Crab Apples Variation - For a tart twist, choose and judge red apple cards that are least like, or the opposite of, the word on the green apple card. For example, you might choose Charging Rhinos when the word Dainty is played. Baked Apples Variation - For a more leisurely and thoughful game, allow everyone, except the judge, to play a red apple card in each round. You may wish to set a time limit for each round to prevent a player from taking too much time. This expansion was discontinued when it was included with the core game for the Apples to Apples Party Box Edition. Part of the Apples to Apples Series.
Editions
- Apples to Apples: Expansion Set #1enOut of the Box Publishing2001
- Äpfel zu Äpfeln: Erweiterung 1dePegasus Spiele2006
Designers
Publishers
- Pegasus Spiele
- Out of the Box Publishing
Questions and answers
Apples to Apples: Expansion Set #1 supports 4–10 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 Apples to Apples: Expansion Set #1 is 30 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 Apples to Apples: Expansion Set #1 for ages 12 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.
Apples to Apples: Expansion Set #1 has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Apples to Apples: Expansion Set #1 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Voting. 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 Apples to Apples: Expansion Set #1 are: Mark Alan Osterhaus and Matthew Kirby. 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 Apples to Apples: Expansion Set #1 as an expansion for Apples to Apples. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Apples to Apples to use it. Check that your edition of Apples to Apples is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.