
- BGG rank
- BGG #27,900
- BGG rating
- 5.5
The Worst Game Ever
- 2–8 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2014

Rules assistance for Wicked Apples: Seasonal
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Wicked Apples: Seasonal is an expansion for Wicked Apples released in 2017 for 2–5 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Robert Fowler and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Player Elimination.
The Wicked Apples Seasonal expansion contains 4 new apples (Loved, Sparkling, Zombie and Peppermint) which can swapped out with previous apples from the base game.
Wicked Apples: Seasonal supports 2–5 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 Wicked Apples: Seasonal is 10–15 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 Wicked Apples: Seasonal 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.
Wicked Apples: Seasonal belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Player Elimination. 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 Wicked Apples: Seasonal are: Robert Fowler. 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 Wicked Apples: Seasonal as an expansion for Wicked Apples. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Wicked Apples to use it. Check that your edition of Wicked Apples is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.