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Apiary Game
SKU
016005
Grade 9-AD
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Other Materials Optional
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Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Description
Imagine that you control a faction of an advanced species of bees in a far distant time when human settlements and creatures no longer inhabit the earth. Upon discovering the ruins that men left behind, several bee factions gather on Earth, assimilate the technology they discover there and using their advanced intelligence, they build on it. Space travel is something the bees are adept at and with an increased lifespan, they have more opportunities to add and build on their progress. Because they still need to hibernate, it is important that the bee factions maximize efficiencies during the days they are active. As a player of Apiary, will you be able to master the building challenges, explore planets, gather resources, play cards and populate your faction’s hive with tiles that give you unique powers and points? There are many strategic ways to play this game to earn points both during and at game end to become the most powerful faction and win the game!
Just issued in 2023, Apiary uses Worker Placement, Resource Management, and Tile Laying strategies in a way that flows smoothly together and creates a synergy that keeps players challenged and engaged. In a 60 to 90-minute game time with a player count of 1-5, I found that in complexity and difficulty level it is slightly more complex than Wingspan and very close to that of Viticulture. Both are published by the same company (Stonemaier Games). Using 20 different bee factions with unique starting resources and powers, varied arrangements of player boards and an abundance of different tiles, I feel this game will appeal to a wide range of ages and game playgroups. For more information, see our download files for the game manual and appendix detailing game factions and tiles. ~Marsha
Publisher's Description of Apiary Game
In a far-distant future, humans no longer inhabit Earth. The cause of their disappearance (or perhaps their demise) is unknown, but their absence left a void ready to be filled by another sentient species.
Over the span of untold generations, one species of the humble honeybee evolved to fill that void. They grew in size and intelligence to become a highly advanced society. They call themselves Mellifera, and they have made substantial technological advances in addition to the technology they adapted from human ruins, up to and including space travel.
In Apiary, each player controls 1 of 20 unique factions. Your faction starts the game with a hive, a few resources, and worker bees. A worker-placement, hivebuilding challenge awaits you: explore planets, gather resources, develop technologies, and create carvings to demonstrate your faction’s strengths (measured in victory points) over one year’s Flow. However, the Dearth quickly approaches, and your workers can only take a few actions–with benefits increasing relative to worker strength, culminating in powerful strength-4 bonuses–before they must hibernate!
Category Description for Strategy Games For All Ages
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Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Stonemaier Games |
| Grades: | 9-AD |
| EAN/UPC: | 850032180559 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.6875 |
| Width in Inches: | 11.6875 |
| Height in Inches: | 3.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 6.15 |
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