Posted on 29th June 2017
By Billy Langsworthy

The original Planet of the Apes movie series is getting the board game treatment courtesy of a new partnership between IDW Games and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products.
The first in a planned series of games, Planet of the Apes will follow the plot of the original movie and sees each player take control of one aspect of Colonel George Taylor’s psyches.
The co-op game, designed by Arkham Horror creator Richard Launius, will see the group work together to survive horrors including feral foes and deadly environments.
“Richard Launius has done an incredible job of realising 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,” said Jerry Bennington, VP of New Product Development.
Planet of the Apes will launch in October 2017.
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“It’s an honour to be able to deepen our relationship with Disney Consumer Products to create even more magical play experiences for consumers across the globe,” said Tim Kilpin, Hasbro’s President, Toys, Board Games, Licensing and Entertainment.
“With so much chaos and uncertainty in the world right now, many of us are craving ways to slow down, switch off, and simply be present – and that’s exactly what this playful event is all about,” said Lesley Singleton, CEO Playtime PR and Co-Founder of Board Game Club.
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The dice in the set feature a clear design with rainbow-coloured ink, with round edges compared to the sharp-edged set launched by Sirius last year.
The 5.5-inch figures convert from robot action figures to football helmet modes in 23 steps.