Apiary 2023
Designed by Connie Vogelmann, Lines J. Hutter, David J. Studley
What it is
A medium-heavy animals, science fiction, space exploration game for 1-5 players (~60 min), built around income, multi-use cards, solo / solitaire game.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #320 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
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How to play Apiary
Apiary is a heavier strategy game (rated 3.0 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–5 players, runs about 60 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's an Animals, Science Fiction and Space Exploration game where the core of play revolves around Income, Multi-Use Cards and Solo / Solitaire Game. A medium-heavy animals, science fiction, space exploration game for 1-5 players (~60 min), built around income, multi-use cards, solo / solitaire game. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #320 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Apiary
How many players is Apiary?
Apiary plays with 1–5 players.
Can you play Apiary solo?
Yes — Apiary supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 5.
Does Apiary work with 2 players?
Yes — Apiary plays 1–5, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Apiary take to play?
About 60 minutes per game.
Is Apiary hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.0 out of 5 — medium-heavy. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Apiary for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
What kind of game is Apiary?
Apiary is an Animals, Science Fiction, Space Exploration game, built on Income, Multi-Use Cards, Solo / Solitaire Game.
Where to buy Apiary
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