Apiary [Board Game]

Apiary – A Worker Bee-Placement Game by Stonemaier Games

In a distant future where humankind has vanished, the bees have inherited the Earth. Apiary, from acclaimed publisher Stonemaier Games, invites you into a beautifully reimagined world where highly intelligent bees expand their civilization among the stars. Designed by Connie Vogelmann, this medium-weight strategy game combines accessible rules, deep tactical choices, and Stonemaier’s signature premium production.

Game Overview

Apiary is a worker placement and resource management game where each player leads a faction of spacefaring bees building hives, gathering resources, and exploring the galaxy. Across a single year (one game round), your bees will carve out wax structures, discover lost technologies, and compete for dominance before winter inevitably ends their civilization—making every decision count.

Key Features

• Unique Worker Evolution System
  Each of your bee workers grows more powerful as they age, moving up in strength from 1 to 4 before retiring. This creates an engaging puzzle of when and where to place your bees for maximum impact.

• Hive Building & Customization
  Use wax to construct hex-shaped hive tiles, unlocking special abilities, scoring opportunities, and powerful synergies unique to your strategy.

• Exploration & Discovery
  Send bees into space to discover planets, gather rare resources, and harvest new technologies from the remnants of humanity.

• Tight & Fast Gameplay
  The entire game takes place over just one year (a finite number of turns), ensuring every action is meaningful. This keeps playtimes brisk at 60–90 minutes, with very little downtime.

• Premium Stonemaier Production
  Includes over 200 custom wooden pieces, dual-layered boards, thick tiles, and stunning artwork by Kwanchai Moriya, Andrew Bosley, and Rom Brown. As with other Stonemaier titles, quality is top-tier right out of the box.

What’s in the Box?

• 1 Game Board

• 6 Hive Mats

• 30 Wooden Bees in Four Strength Levels

• 90+ Hive Tiles

• 60+ Resource Tokens (pollen, honey, water, wax, resin)

• 60+ Cards (planets, tech, and more)

• Rulebook with quick reference guide

Product Details

• Publisher: Stonemaier Games

• Designer: Connie Vogelmann

• Players: 1–5

• Playtime: 60–90 minutes

• Ages: 14+