--- product_id: 574307829 title: "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" brand: "stonemaier games" price: "€ 194.05" currency: EUR in_stock: true category: "Stonemaier Games" url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/574307829-stonemaier-games-apiary-base-game-by-connie-vogelmann-a-strategy store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # 90 min gameplay with 1-5 players 20 unique factions for endless strategy Explore 15 distinct planets in space 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 **Brand:** stonemaier games **Price:** € 194.05 **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 (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 by stonemaier games - **How much does it cost?** € 194.05 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/574307829-stonemaier-games-apiary-base-game-by-connie-vogelmann-a-strategy) ## 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 (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 ## 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 | | Best Sellers Rank | #326,175 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #8,347 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 (86) | | 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 Type Name | Board Game | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Stonemaier | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1500 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 168 | | Manufacturer Part Number | STM750 | | Material Type | Cardboard, Cardstock, Plastic, Wood | | Minimum Age Recomendation | 14 | | 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 count | ## Images ![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 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61SnGrmiNeL.jpg) ![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 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+XYx+Zu9L.jpg) ![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 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/916QnNptoPL.jpg) ![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 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61cXkv5GyUL.jpg) ![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 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714t5kYUOzL.jpg) ## 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.sk/products/574307829-stonemaier-games-apiary-base-game-by-connie-vogelmann-a-strategy](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/574307829-stonemaier-games-apiary-base-game-by-connie-vogelmann-a-strategy) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-07-29*