Go Ape!
BGG rank
BGG #27,486
BGG rating
5.4

Go Ape!

2008

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  • 2–6 players
  • 15 min
  • 4+
  • Complexity 1.0/5

For 2 players

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Go Ape! is a board game released in 2008 for 2–6 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Terry Miller Associates and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Acting, and Pattern Recognition.

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About the game

Go Ape! adds a hilarious twist to the traditional game of Go Fish! Instead of asking other players for a card, you’ll act out the funny monkey picture on the card you want without talking! For example, if you need a card that shows a monkey covering its eyes, you’ll cover your eyes to see if another player has a card that matches. If you want a card that shows a monkey standing on one foot, you’ll stand on one foot. Collect the most monkey matches, and you’re the winner.

Questions and answers

Go Ape! supports 2–6 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.