
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,574
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Apples to Apples Kids
- 4–10 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2001

2012
Rules assistance for Big Picture Apples to Apples
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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Big Picture Apples to Apples is a board game released in 2012 for 4–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Mark Alan Osterhaus and Matthew Kirby and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Storytelling.
Big Picture Apples To Apples Game will prove that a picture is worth 1000 words … and a million laughs! For the first time, the whole family will be able to make hilarious comparisons by playing outrageous picture cards! It's still as easy as comparing "apples to apples" — players just select the picture card from their hand that they think is most like a green card played by the judge. The player whose card is picked by the judge wins an Apple Chip. First player to collect five chips wins the game!
Big Picture Apples to Apples 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 Big Picture Apples to Apples 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 Big Picture Apples to Apples for ages 7 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.
Big Picture Apples to Apples 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.
Big Picture Apples to Apples belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Storytelling. 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 Big Picture Apples to Apples 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 Big Picture Apples to Apples 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.