Clank! Expeditions: Temple of the Ape Lords

Dire Wolf, Renegade Game Studios, Lavka Games · Board game · 2019
2–4 · best 3 30–60 min Weight 2.0/5
rating Ludopedia
8.0 rating BGG
rating Ludopedia
8.0 rating BGG
Our Verdict

Perfect for Clank! fans looking for new scenarios with that same 'will I get caught?' tension.

Highlights
  • New boards that refresh the experience
  • Constant tension with the mechanical guardian
  • Fluid and strategic deckbuilding
  • Great jungle theme implementation
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game to play
  • Can be punishing for newcomers
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About the game
If you have an insatiable thirst for plunder and love the adrenaline of raiding forbidden places, Clank! Expeditions: Temple of the Ape Lords is your next stop. This expansion takes the crew away from traditional dungeons and throws everyone into the middle of a dense and dangerous jungle. The goal? Find the legendary Temple of the Ape Lords, a place filled with valuable relics from a lost civilization just waiting to be 'rescued'.

But don't think it'll be a walk in the park. The temple isn't undefended; there's a relentless mechanical guardian who doesn't like unwanted visitors one bit. Tension is the soul of the game here: you must balance the rush to grab treasures with the care not to make too much noise. If you're careless, the guardian will notice you, and the exit might become a much harder path than the entrance.

Additionally, navigating the mechanized corridors of the temple brings new tactical challenges. You'll need to manage your deck with precision to move, avoid traps, and ensure you can escape with the loot before everything collapses. It's the kind of experience where greed can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Can you make it out alive with the relics, or will you end up as just another story of a missing adventurer in the jungle? Prepare your deck, control the noise, and good luck on the expedition!
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Game details

Families

Animals: Apes / Monkeys Category: Dungeon Crawler Creatures: Dragons Creatures: Goblins Creatures: Monsters Game: Clank! Mechanism: Campaign Games Theme: Temple
Publisher Dire Wolf, Renegade Game Studios, Lavka Games, Lucrum Games, Schwerkraft-Verlag
Designer Tim McKnight
Artist Alain Viesca, Anika Burrell, Nate Storm, Nathan McGuire, Raul Ramos
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the base game to play?
Yes! This is an expansion, so you need the original Clank! for the basic rules and components.
Is the game too complex?
If you already know Clank!, the learning curve is minimal. For newcomers, it's a medium weight (2/5), very accessible.
How long does a game take?
Usually between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on how greedy the players are.
How many people can play?
From 2 to 4 players. It works great in any of these configurations.
What changes compared to the base game?
You get new boards, new scenarios, and the jungle/temple theme, changing the exploration dynamics.