IDW Games Inks Licensing Deal to Produce ‘Planet of the Apes’ Titles

IDW Games has entered into a licensing agreement with 20th Century Fox to produce a line up of titles based on the Planet of the Apes series of films. First up is a cooperative game for one to four players utilizing the setting of the original film, which will be celebrating its 50th anniversary next year. In Planet of the Apes, designed by Richard Launius, each player will control one aspect of the psyche of Colonel George Taylor (portrayed by Charlton Heston in the movie) as he looks to survive in a world where apes rule over man. The game will hit stores this October, is for ages 14+, plays in around 60-90 minutes, and will carry an MSRP of $59.99.

From IDW Games:

Ahead of the original film’s 50^th anniversary, IDW Games and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products announce plans to bring the Planet of the Apes franchise to tabletops as a series of immersive board games. Starting with the classic film, Planet of the Apes follows the plot of the original movie and promises players a thrilling adventure in an unknown land!

Designed by Richard Launius, the creator of Arkham Horror, Planet of the Apes puts 1-4 players on a crash course with feral foes, deadly environments, and unbridled psychological horror! In an innovative twist on the cooperative board game genre, each player takes control of one aspect of Colonel George Taylor’s psyche, and must work together to survive the Planet of the Apes!

Jerry Bennington, VP of New Product Development, said, “Richard Launius has done an incredible job of realizing the richness and originality of the Planet of the Apes universe as a cooperative board game experience, perfect for players who love games, or just want a new way to enjoy the films.”

Planned as the first in a series of games based on the classic series of films, Planet of the Apes will be available October 2017 for $59.99. In celebration of this tremendous partnership and product, a FREE UPGRADE of 4 plastic figure markers will be packaged with every copy of Planet of the Apes, limited to just the first printing of the game.

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