Quick Answer

To survive the Jurassic Perils expansion, focus on mobility, manage dinosaur threat levels, and use the Adventurer character's unique abilities to scout ahead and avoid ambushes.

Why Mobility Matters Against Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs in Jurassic Perils are fast and hit hard. Unlike standard enemies, they can close distance quickly and often have area attacks. Staying in one spot for too long invites disaster. Prioritize movement cards and abilities that let you reposition without spending extra actions. The Adventurer character, exclusive to this expansion, excels at this with its scouting perk that reveals threats before you commit to a location.

Managing Threat Levels

Each dinosaur has a threat level that escalates as the game progresses. If you ignore them, they become harder to take down and may trigger devastating effects. Spread your group's damage output rather than focusing one player on a single dinosaur. Use the environment to your advantage—choke points and obstacles can slow them down. Remember, the Adventurer's ability to peek ahead helps you decide which threats to engage and which to avoid.

5 Survival Steps for Jurassic Perils

  1. Step 1: Scout Ahead with the Adventurer: Use the Adventurer character's scouting ability at the start of each round to reveal the next location card. This lets you plan your route and avoid dinosaur-heavy areas until your group is ready. Common mistake: rushing into unknown locations without scouting, which often triggers an ambush.
  2. Step 2: Keep Moving Every Turn: End your turn in a different zone than you started. Dinosaurs have movement bonuses that punish stationary groups. Use at least one move action per turn, even if you are low on health. Checkpoint: if you are in the same zone for two consecutive turns, you are likely surrounded.
  3. Step 3: Focus Fire on One Dinosaur at a Time: Coordinate with your team to concentrate attacks on a single dinosaur until it is defeated. Spreading damage lets multiple dinosaurs escalate their threat levels simultaneously. Common mistake: each player attacking a different dinosaur, leading to multiple enraged enemies.
  4. Step 4: Save Special Ammo for High-Threat Targets: The expansion includes special ammo tokens. Do not waste them on standard enemies. Reserve them for dinosaurs that have reached their highest threat level, as those are the hardest to kill. Checkpoint: if you have no special ammo when a high-threat dinosaur appears, you are in serious trouble.
  5. Step 5: Use Terrain to Break Line of Sight: Position yourself behind obstacles or in narrow corridors to limit dinosaur attack options. Many dinosaur abilities require a clear line of sight. Use the map layout to your advantage. Common mistake: standing in open areas where dinosaurs can use their area attacks on multiple players.

Product Facts

  • Maximum Apocalypse: Jurassic Perils: The Jurassic Perils expansion for Maximum Apocalypse features dinosaurs and the Adventurer character, which is a Kickstarter limited exclusive. The Adventurer gives you a tactical edge by revealing hidden information, which is crucial when facing unpredictable dinosaur enemies.

    Maximum Apocalypse: Jurassic Perils

    Maximum Apocalypse: Jurassic Perils