--- product_id: 574307829 title: "Apiary" brand: "stonemaier games" price: "ΰΈΏ8441" currency: THB in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 category: "Stonemaier Games" url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/574307829-apiary store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # 20 unique factions for endless strategy Explore 15 distinct planets in space Solo Automa mode for 1-player challenge Apiary **Brand:** stonemaier games **Price:** ΰΈΏ8441 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🐝 Build your hive, conquer space, and buzz past the competition! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Apiary by stonemaier games - **How much does it cost?** ΰΈΏ8441 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/574307829-apiary) ## Best For - stonemaier games enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted stonemaier games brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Master Hive Building:** Strategically expand your hive to dominate the board and rack up victory points. - β€’ **Solo Mode with Automa:** Challenge yourself anytime with a smart Automa opponent that mimics real player tactics. - β€’ **Immersive Space Exploration:** Pollinate and explore 15 different planets, blending sci-fi with nature in a stunning universe. - β€’ **Elegant Design & Quick Setup:** Beautifully illustrated by Kwanchai Moriya, with a 6-minute setup for fast, immersive gameplay. - β€’ **Diverse Factions, Infinite Replay:** Choose from 20 unique bee factions, each with special abilities that keep every game fresh. ## Overview Apiary by Stonemaier Games is a medium-weight strategy board game for 1-5 players, featuring hive-building and worker placement mechanics. With 20 unique factions, 15 planet tiles, and a solo Automa mode, it offers high replayability and strategic depth in a beautifully illustrated sci-fi bee universe. Perfect for millennials seeking a thoughtful, social, and visually stunning game night experience. ## Description Buy Stonemaier Games: Apiary (Base Game) by Connie Vogelmann | A Strategy Board Game About Hyper Intelligent Bees in Space | Build Your Hive, Explore Outer Space, Grow Your Colony | 1-5 Players, 90 Mins: Board Games - desertcart.com βœ“ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Fantastic - For a beginner gamer this us difficultly level 7 of 10. For gaming pro, difficulty level 4 out of 10 You have 4 bees, rectangle bodies with numbers on each side. You start as junior bees #1, helping to build a colony, you go and hunt for pollen and fiber, travel in space, do dances... as you level up the bees to #4 you have access to more impressive stuff. The bees get tired, need rest and either go back to junior bees #1, or other options. So building the bees experience, building the colony size, and gathering resources. Length of game once familiar 1hr to 1.5hrs Rule book very good, easier than it looks Good quality and pretty layout Great value for money Good chunky pieces, cardboard tiles, playboards I think it's fun to play but I have about 80 boardgames. Need good gaming table for size. You have main board, each player has a board and the player boards grow but not much. Then each play also has a small bee tracking board for their leveling up and hibernation. Review: Fun worker placement game - If you are looking to add a fun and replayable worker placement game to your game library, this is a great choice! It has a lot of different strategies to choose from and forces you to constantly problem solve the efficiency of your choices and adapt to your opponents. The many factions and random elements make the game very replayable. I don't think it's for everyone, so read/watch reviews if you're unsure. The turns near the end of the game can get a little tedious if you are playing with turn perfectionists. I didn't really get the feeling of a bee hive since you just have the 4 worker bees, but that's fine. I think the bee art looks awesome. Worker bumping is fun and increases the interaction between players. ## Features - Hive Building: Apiary involves hive-building challenges where players develop and expand their hives over the course of the game. Hive construction is essential for accumulating victory points and achieving success. - Unique Factions: Apiary features 20 distinct factions to provide starting bonuses and upgraded bonuses, each with its own set of abilities, resources, and characteristics, increasing replayability and making each game different. - Beautifully Designed and Illustrated: Designed by Connie Vogelmann (Wyrmspan). Gorgeous space bees and universe illustrated by Kwanchai Moriya (Dinosaur Island). - Solo Play: Features an Automa to play against in a single player game for a fun solitaire experience. The Automa simulates an opponent for you to compete against, while your game as a player remains the same. On the Automa’s turn, flip a card to see what action it takes. - Full of Positive Player Interactions: Take actions that benefit you but also benefit other players in the game, leading to peaceful and interesting gameplay for game night. - High Replayability: There are an array of different starting factions, 45 different seed cards, 15 different planet tiles, and many different combinations of bee dances, all of which create a very replayable game with a lot of variety each playthrough. - Thematically Designed Mechanisms: Aging bees become more powerful, but when they age past level 4, they go into hibernation. Pollinate planets with your queen ship while exploring. - For families, solo gamers, and game groups alike: This tile placement and worker placement game for 1-5 players has a 60-90 minute playing time with only a 6 minute setup time. Great game for couples, solo gamers, 2 players, family, and friends. - Excellent Gift: Great gift for families, teenagers, students, couples, and anyone who loves bees, sci-fi, and nature. - Published by Stonemaier: Stonemaier is a tabletop game publisher based in St. Louis and distributed worldwide. Stonemaier's brands include Viticulture, Euphoria, Between Two Cities, Scythe, Charterstone, My Little Scythe, Between Two Castles, Wingspan, Tapestry, Pendulum, Red Rising, Rolling Realms Collection, Libertalia, Smitten, Expeditions, Apiary, Wyrmspan, Stamp Swap, Finspan, Tokaido, Vantage, and Origin Story. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0CKFG6FXD | | Are Batteries Required | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #134,973 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #3,216 in Board Games (Toys & Games) | | Brand Name | Stonemaier Games | | CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable | | Color | Multicolor | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (79) | | Edition | Standard Edition | | Educational Objective | Develop strategic thinking and planning skills | | Estimated Playing Time | 90 Minutes | | Game Mechanics | Hive-building, Worker-placement | | Genre | Strategy | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00850032180559 | | Included Components | Strategy Board Game | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 11.81 x 11.81 x 2.95 inches | | Item Dimensions L x W | 11.65"L x 11.65"W | | Item Type Name | Board Game | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Stonemaier | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1500.0 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 168.0 | | Manufacturer Part Number | STM750 | | Material Type | Cardboard, Cardstock, Plastic, Wood | | Minimum Age Recomendation | 14.0 | | Model Number | STM750 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Players | 1-5 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Set Name | Apiary | | Size | Medium | | Subject Character | Space Bee Faction | | Theme | Animal, Science Fiction, Strategy | | UPC | 850032180559 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Images ![Apiary - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61SnGrmiNeL.jpg) ![Apiary - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+XYx+Zu9L.jpg) ![Apiary - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/916QnNptoPL.jpg) ![Apiary - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61cXkv5GyUL.jpg) ![Apiary - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714t5kYUOzL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic *by S***H on November 7, 2024* For a beginner gamer this us difficultly level 7 of 10. For gaming pro, difficulty level 4 out of 10 You have 4 bees, rectangle bodies with numbers on each side. You start as junior bees #1, helping to build a colony, you go and hunt for pollen and fiber, travel in space, do dances... as you level up the bees to #4 you have access to more impressive stuff. The bees get tired, need rest and either go back to junior bees #1, or other options. So building the bees experience, building the colony size, and gathering resources. Length of game once familiar 1hr to 1.5hrs Rule book very good, easier than it looks Good quality and pretty layout Great value for money Good chunky pieces, cardboard tiles, playboards I think it's fun to play but I have about 80 boardgames. Need good gaming table for size. You have main board, each player has a board and the player boards grow but not much. Then each play also has a small bee tracking board for their leveling up and hibernation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun worker placement game *by A***R on December 19, 2023* If you are looking to add a fun and replayable worker placement game to your game library, this is a great choice! It has a lot of different strategies to choose from and forces you to constantly problem solve the efficiency of your choices and adapt to your opponents. The many factions and random elements make the game very replayable. I don't think it's for everyone, so read/watch reviews if you're unsure. The turns near the end of the game can get a little tedious if you are playing with turn perfectionists. I didn't really get the feeling of a bee hive since you just have the 4 worker bees, but that's fine. I think the bee art looks awesome. Worker bumping is fun and increases the interaction between players. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good game *by J***R on June 19, 2025* This a good solid game. Get the expansion to make even better. My wife and I have played several times and its okay. Buy it you want be disappointed. ## Frequently Bought Together - Stonemaier Games: Apiary (Base Game) by Connie Vogelmann | A Strategy Board Game About Hyper Intelligent Bees in Space | Build Your Hive, Explore Outer Space, Grow Your Colony | 1-5 Players, 90 Mins - Stonemaier Games: Apiary: Expanding The Hive Expansion | New Unique Frames, Additional Tiles, and More! | Add to Apiary - A Strategy Board Game About Bees in Space | 1-5 Players, 90 Mins, Ages 14+ - Stonemaier Games: Wyrmspan - A Wingspan Game by Connie Vogelmann | Build a Cavernous Sanctuary for Beautiful Dragons | Strategy Board Game for Adults and Family | 1-5 Players, 90-120 Min, Ages 14+ --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/574307829-apiary](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/574307829-apiary) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*