Cover of the game Gorilla Marketing

Gorilla Marketing

Roxley · Board game · 2020
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6.9 BoardGameGeek
Players
3–8 · best 6, 7
Play Time
20–40 min
Weight
Weight 1.4/5
Year
Year 2020
Minimum age
Minimum age 8+
Buy · from US$ 19.03
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Gorilla Marketing is the perfect game to liven up any gathering where the main goal is to laugh at everyone's absurdity. The mechanic of creating names and slogans based on dice-rolled acronyms is simple, fast, and guarantees constant laughter. It is a light party game that requires no heavy mental lifting, just plenty of creativity and a willingness to embrace the nonsense.

Highlights
  • Very simple gameplay mechanics
  • Creates hilarious moments among friends
  • Fast and dynamic play sessions
  • Works great with large groups
Keep in mind
  • Relies on player creativity
  • Can be chaotic for serious gamers
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Have you ever imagined being fired from a 1960s advertising agency only to be replaced by a gorilla? That is exactly the premise of Gorilla Marketing! In this chaotic and hilarious party game, you and your friends take on the role of these advertising primates, trying to save the agency by coming up with absurd names for products, movies, and companies, or writing slogans that would make any client cry with laughter (or despair).

The gameplay is split into two main rounds. In the first, each player selects a category and, after passing the booklets to the left, rolls the dice to define which letters must be used to create a creative title. The challenge is to fit those letters into something that makes sense within the chosen category—or at least something funny enough to earn points. Once the booklets return to their original owners, it is time for the truth: players use wacky award cards to judge the best (or most ridiculous) suggestion. The winners take home the ultimate prize: bananas!

In the second round, the game levels up. We use the winning titles from the first round as a base to craft brilliant (or completely nonsensical) advertising taglines using new acronyms generated by the dice. It is a constant exercise in creativity under pressure, where logic often gives way to pure nonsense. The game shines precisely because it does not take itself seriously, making it perfect for breaking the ice in large groups, as it accommodates 3 to 8 players. With quick sessions lasting between 20 and 40 minutes, it is the ideal choice for those moments when no one wants to overthink, just have a good laugh at the bizarre ideas that emerge at the table. If you enjoy word games, creativity, and a bit of a mess, Gorilla Marketing is your new must-have shelf item. Prepare your vocabulary, sharpen your wit, and come prove that even as a gorilla, you are an advertising genius!

Rules videos

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3 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

3–8 players
3 OK
4 BEST
5 BEST
6 BEST
7 BEST
8 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

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Animals: Apes / Monkeys Misc: LongPack Games Misc: Watch It Played How To Videos
Publisher Roxley
Designer Adam Wyse
Artist Andrew Bosley, Guilherme Petreca

Community

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653owners
203wishlist
20want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Is the game hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are very straightforward and you can learn them in under 5 minutes.
How many people can play?
It accommodates 3 to 8 players, making it excellent for larger groups.
How long does a game last?
It is quite fast, usually between 20 to 40 minutes, perfect as a filler.
Do I need to be good at advertising?
Not at all! In fact, the less you know, the funnier the game gets.
Is there a lot of language dependency?
Yes, as it is a word and sentence-creation game, a good command of the language being played is required.
What is the main goal?
To earn bananas by being the most creative (or most absurd) advertiser in the agency.

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