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Apiary 1

Apiary

Send spacefaring bees to work before they hibernate forever

👥 1–5 players⏱ approx. 90 min🪄 Takes some learning12+
🧩 Solo mode★ 7.2 · BGG #315

Who it's for

Worker placement fans who want a fresh twist on the genre. The bee-lifecycle mechanic makes every placement decision matter.

Not for you if…

Skip if the whimsical theme puts you off or you want heavy, cutthroat competition.

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Vibe's take

Charming, strategic, puzzly, satisfying

About this game

Worker placement game set in a distant future where spacefaring bees build hives and explore the galaxy. Workers age through a lifecycle — young bees are strong, old bees hibernate — adding a temporal dimension to every placement decision.

Worker aging mechanicSpace bees themeSolo modeStonemaier Games

Get it

from €15

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Mechanics

IncomeSolo / Solitaire GameMulti-Use CardsTile PlacementWorker PlacementVariable Player Powers

Categories

AnimalsScience FictionSpace Exploration
By the numbers

Players

Best at 3 playersWorks with 1–5

Duration

60–90 min

Ages 12+

Complexity

3.0 / 5 — Medium

BGG Rating

7.2/10

Rank #315

9.0k ratings

Published

2023

Language

Moderate text

Designed by

Connie Vogelmann

Published by

Maldito Games, Matagot, Automa Factory, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Feuerland Spiele, Delta Vision Publishing, Arclight Games, Stonemaier Games, Albi, Ghenos Games

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