After Us

Catch Up Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Blackrock Games · Board game · 2023
1–6 · best 3 Solo 40–60 min Weight 2.0/5
7.5 rating Ludopedia
6.8 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 31.91
7.5 rating Ludopedia
6.8 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Enjoy a post-apocalyptic race where evolved primates compete for collective intelligence? 'After Us' offers a cool combo system and deck-building.

Highlights
  • Original combo system
  • Engaging deck-building
  • Unique post-apocalyptic theme
  • Fun strategic race
Keep in mind
  • Can feel repetitive
  • Luck of the draw
  • Indirect player interaction
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In a distant future, humanity is long gone, and nature has reclaimed its territory. Who would have thought that apes would evolve to the point of forming tribes, learning from human remnants, and seeking knowledge? In 'After Us', you take the lead of one of these primate tribes on a journey towards collective intelligence. Starting with a group of tamarins, your goal is to expand your tribe by attracting powerful gorillas, cunning orangutans, versatile chimpanzees, and wise mandrills.

The game blends deck-building with resource management in a cool way. Each round, you and the other players simultaneously select actions, combining your cards to gather necessary resources and accumulate victory points. The combo system is intuitive and rewards strategic planning. The race is tight, as the first tribal leader to reach 80 points of collective intelligence secures victory for their group and the planet.

With a playtime of 40 to 60 minutes and for 1 to 6 players, 'After Us' offers a racing experience against others, where optimizing your deck and actions is crucial. The strategic weight is moderate, making it accessible for those who enjoy card games with a strategic twist and a post-apocalyptic theme featuring evolved animals. It's a race for evolutionary supremacy, where intelligence and adaptation are the keys to success.

Rules videos

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Best player count

BGG community vote

1–6 players
1 OK
2 REC
3 BEST
4 REC
5 OK
6 OK

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Admin: Better Description Needed! Animals: Apes / Monkeys Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena Digital Implementations: TableTop Simulator Mod (TTS) Digital Implementations: Tabletopia Theme: Post-Apocalyptic
Publisher Catch Up Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Blackrock Games, Evrikus, Geronimo Games, Hachette Boardgames UK, Îlot 307, Lucrum Games, Maldito Games, MS Edizioni, Pandasaurus Games, Pegasus Spiele, WoodCat
Designer Florian Sirieix
Artist Vincent Dutrait

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
What is the average playtime for 'After Us'?
A game of 'After Us' typically lasts between 40 and 60 minutes, depending on the number of players and their familiarity with the rules.
How many players can participate in 'After Us'?
The game is designed for 1 to 6 players. It plays well at various counts, but the race dynamic can change significantly.
What is the complexity of 'After Us'?
With a weight of 2.04/5 on BGG, 'After Us' is considered a moderately complex game. It's accessible to those who have played a few board games, especially deck-building ones.
What do players do in 'After Us'?
Players lead tribes of evolved apes, using cards to gather resources, attract new members to their tribe, and accumulate victory points in a race to achieve collective intelligence.
What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to be the first player to accumulate 80 victory points, representing your tribe's advancement towards collective intelligence.
Is it a competitive or cooperative game?
'After Us' is a competitive game. Players race to be the first to reach the target score, but there is no direct player-vs-player attack interaction.
Do I need any expansions to play?
No, the base game of 'After Us' offers a complete experience and does not require expansions to be played.

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