
- BGG rank
- BGG #28,043
- BGG rating
- 5.6
UNO: Harry Potter
- 2–10 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2000

2009
Rules assistance for Apples to Apples Mod
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 4 players

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Apples to Apples Mod is a board game released in 2009 for 4–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Brian Yu and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Simultaneous Action Selection.
From the game package: "The game of hilarious comparisons goes modern with a fresh, sleek look and an exclusive GREEN APPLE DIE - everything you need to play Apples to Apples in a whole different way! The "judge" simply rolls a letter and thinks up an adjective - A-> Annoying. Players select the best match from the Red Apple cards in their hands. If the judge picks your card, you win the round! Every Red Apple card inside is exclusive to Apples to Apples Mod!" Contents: 110 Red Apple cards 2 Green Apple reference cards Green Apple die rules/instructions Everything is in a plastic shell that should be good for travel.
Apples to Apples Mod supports 4–6 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 Apples to Apples Mod 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 Mod 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 Mod 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.
Apples to Apples Mod belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Word Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Mod are: Brian Yu. 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 Mod 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.