--- product_id: 574307829 title: "Stonemaier Games: Apiary - A Strategy Board Game by Connie Vogelmann" brand: "stonemaier games" price: "22572 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 category: "Stonemaier Games" url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/574307829-stonemaier-games-apiary-a-strategy-board-game-by-connie-vogelmann store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # 90 min gameplay with 1-5 players 20 unique factions for endless strategy Explore 15 distinct planets in space Stonemaier Games: Apiary - A Strategy Board Game by Connie Vogelmann **Brand:** stonemaier games **Price:** 22572 kr **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸπŸš€ Build your hive, conquer the cosmos, and never miss the buzz! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Stonemaier Games: Apiary - A Strategy Board Game by Connie Vogelmann by stonemaier games - **How much does it cost?** 22572 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/574307829-stonemaier-games-apiary-a-strategy-board-game-by-connie-vogelmann) ## 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€’ **Art That Buzzes:** Stunning cosmic bee illustrations by Kwanchai Moriya make every game a visual delight. - β€’ **Solo or Squad Ready:** Engage in competitive multiplayer or challenge the smart Automa for a solo strategic thrill. - β€’ **Galactic Bee Factions:** Choose from 20 hyper-intelligent bee factions, each with unique abilities for infinite replayability. - β€’ **Hive Mastery Unlocked:** Build and expand your hive to dominate the board and rack up victory points. - β€’ **Strategic Depth Meets Social Play:** Positive player interactions create a cooperative yet competitive atmosphere perfect for game night. ## Overview Apiary by Stonemaier Games is a 1-5 player strategy board game featuring hive-building and worker placement mechanics. With 20 unique bee factions, 15 planet tiles, and a solo Automa mode, it offers 90 minutes of deep, replayable gameplay. Beautifully illustrated and designed by Connie Vogelmann and Kwanchai Moriya, Apiary blends sci-fi and nature themes for an immersive experience perfect for families, solo gamers, and strategy enthusiasts alike. ## Description Buy Stonemaier Games: Apiary - A Strategy Board Game by Connie Vogelmann | Build Your Hive, Explore Outer Space, and Grow Your Colony as Hyper-Intelligent Bees in Space | 1-5 Players, 90 Mins: Board Games - desertcart.com βœ“ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Solid Game really fun SPACE BEES!!! - I play a lot of board games and this one is really fun. The theme is different then the standard resource gathering and who doesn't want to be space bees? If you are looking for something different to mix up your resource gathering library I think this is a great choice. AND SPACE BEES! 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. ## 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, Origin Story, Duel of Meloch, and Wingspan Pocket. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0CKFG6FXD | | Best Sellers Rank | #273,972 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #6,707 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 out of 5 stars 88 Reviews | | 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 | 1 board, 5 hive mats, 5 docking mats, 15 frames, 1 QueenShip miniature, 20 explore tokens, 1 teaching guide, 1 appendix, 5 player aids, 14 Automa (solo play), 1 Automa docking mat, 1 Automa Gained Worker Strength token, 20 workers, 20 faction tiles, 15 planet tiles, 5 dance tiles, 15 player tokens, 35 hibernation tokens, 25 fiber tokens, 25 pollen tokens, 25 water tokens, 15 wax tokens, 12 honey t… | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Item Dimensions | 11.81 x 11.81 x 2.95 inches | | Item Dimensions L x W | 11.65"L x 11.65"W | | Item Highlight | Build Your Hive, Explore Outer Space, and Grow Your Colony as Hyper-Intelligent Bees in Space | 1-5 Players, 90 Mins | | Item Type Name | Board Game | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Stonemaier | | Manufacturer Part Number | STM750 | | Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up | | Material Type | Cardboard, Cardstock, Plastic, Wood | | Minimum Age Recomendation | 14 | | Model Number | STM750 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 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 count | ## Images ![Stonemaier Games: Apiary - A Strategy Board Game by Connie Vogelmann - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61SnGrmiNeL.jpg) ![Stonemaier Games: Apiary - A Strategy Board Game by Connie Vogelmann - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+XYx+Zu9L.jpg) ![Stonemaier Games: Apiary - A Strategy Board Game by Connie Vogelmann - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/916QnNptoPL.jpg) ![Stonemaier Games: Apiary - A Strategy Board Game by Connie Vogelmann - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61cXkv5GyUL.jpg) ![Stonemaier Games: Apiary - A Strategy Board Game by Connie Vogelmann - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714t5kYUOzL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid Game really fun SPACE BEES!!! *by T***A on August 19, 2026* I play a lot of board games and this one is really fun. The theme is different then the standard resource gathering and who doesn't want to be space bees? If you are looking for something different to mix up your resource gathering library I think this is a great choice. AND SPACE BEES! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. ## 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.is/products/574307829-stonemaier-games-apiary-a-strategy-board-game-by-connie-vogelmann](https://www.desertcart.is/products/574307829-stonemaier-games-apiary-a-strategy-board-game-by-connie-vogelmann) --- *Product available on Desertcart Iceland* *Store origin: IS* *Last updated: 2026-09-03*