
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,491
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Apples to Apples
- 4–10 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 1999

2011
Rules assistance for Sour Apples to Apples
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Sour Apples to Apples is a board game released in 2011 for 4–8 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Simultaneous Action Selection.
An Apples to Apples variant where the judge selects not only the best match, but also the worst match supplied by the players. A "spinning apple" device is used to determine the punishment for the worst answer - such as being forced to playing a card the next round before the topic is revealed. Red and green cards are combined in this version, so only one deck of cards is supplied. From the publisher - "Get ready for fun with Apples To Apples Sour Edition, a comparison game that rewards good answers and punishes bad ones. The game includes challenge cards and a fun apple spinner. Plays up to eight people"
Sour Apples to Apples supports 4–8 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 Sour 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 Sour Apples to Apples 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.
Sour Apples to Apples has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Sour Apples to Apples 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 catalogue lists Sour 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.