If you are a board game enthusiast looking for new challenges, you have probably heard of Apiary, the new game by Stonemaier Games that has captured the attention of fans all over the world. Presented at the last Essen fair, it has generated a huge demand and is finally available in Italy thanks to Ghenos Games. But what is it exactly and what makes Apiary so special?

Apiary in Brief

Apiary immerses you in a space colonization adventure, where each player must manage their own alien hive to expand their influence in space. With a duration of approximately 90 minutes and the possibility of playing alone with up to 5 players, Apiary offers an immersive and exciting experience for the whole family.

What's in the Apiary Box

When you open the box of Apiary , you will find everything you need to start playing right away:

• 1 Game board
• 5 Hive Boards and 5 Mooring Boards
• 20 Worker Bees
• 15 Cubes
• 35 Hibernation Tokens
• 1 Miniature Queen Ship
• 45 Cards
• 185 Thick Cardboard Tiles
• 102 Wooden Resources
• 29 Cardboard Tokens
• 4 Rules (Basic Game, Appendix, Single Game Automa and Guide to Teaching the Game)
• 5 Quick Reference

How to Play Apiary

Apiary is a worker placement and resource management game that stands out for its simplicity and strategic depth. Each turn, players have two options: place a worker bee on one of the six areas of the board or recover all the bees already placed to gain bonuses. The available actions depend on the strength of the placed bee and offer additional bonuses if the bee has a strength of 4.

The game unfolds across six areas of the board that offer different opportunities: exploring space with the queen's ship to obtain resources and control planets, advancing to improve your hive, growing to obtain new bees, researching to obtain new seed cards, converting resources and sculpting statue tiles that offer points at the end of the game.

The main mechanic of the game is worker placement, with worker bees taking up spaces on the board and powering up over the course of the game. The game continues until the hibernation space is full or a player has used all seven of their hibernation tokens. Then comes the final scoring phase, where players score points for various actions during the game.

Who is Apiary for?

Apiary is recommended for players who enjoy strategy and planning games or for those who want to start exploring this genre of titles. It is a fast-paced but fairly deep game, which lends itself to numerous games to hone your skills. However, it is not suitable for those looking for a light or casual gaming experience. Apiary is an intermediate level game, perfect for those who want to take that extra step towards more serious games.

Our Opinions

Apiary is a well-designed game with solid and balanced mechanics. Its mechanics are familiar to those who have experience in the genre, but they offer a more than satisfying gaming experience. The game materials are of high quality, as you would expect from Stonemaier Games, and the graphics are attractive and well-crafted. Ultimately, Apiary is a game that can be super interesting if you don't have other titles of the genre in your library or if you want to expand your collection with a great introduction to the worker placement/management genre.

Where to Buy Apiary

Apiary is available at our Online Store . Due to its great success, it is easy to find. Don't miss your chance to add this fantastic game to your collection!

In conclusion, Apiary is an addictive and engaging game that offers hours of fun for the whole family. If you are a board game enthusiast looking for a new challenge, don't miss the opportunity to try Apiary and get ready for an unforgettable space adventure!