What is apterous?
The first thing to say is that apterous is definitely not Countdown. It is not endorsed by Countdown, Channel 4 or anyone important at all. However, it is a game with rounds including numbers, letters and conundrums. This may sound familiar. You can play against your friends over the Internet, or other people's friends if you don't have any of your own. To play, just register and then log in. If you're having problems, head over to our FAQ and, if that doesn't work, please do email me and I'll do my best to help.
Current Duel Leaders
| # | Player | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rob Foster | — |
Format: 11 rounds of 30 seconds.
[Vote for the next Duel's format]
Latest Pencils
Top Dog
| # | Player | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Linton | 100% |
These are the finest bones dug up lately,
in Mr Dog's opinion (patent pending).
Discussions
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Repeat selection. Just a freak coincidence or bug?
Brainstorm by Tal Lessner. Status: Unconfirmed.
I played 3 hyper number attacks with 6 large selections within an hour. There are 494,945 possible such games (55 different numbers selections times 8999 possible targets) So the chances of having 2 identical ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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SPOON OF AWESOME FOR DAVE ROBJOHNS' APTOLYMPICS EFFORTS?!
Brainstorm by Stu Harkness. Status: Unconfirmed.
So I've never proposed this on the website before, but that Aptolympics was class. Dave's attention to detail paid throughout was incredible, and keeping all the spreadsheets up to date, and 40+ competitors ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
16 2 1
The Countdown Podcast Episode 7
Announcement by Paul Anderson. Status: Unconfirmed.
Callum, Thomas and myself are back with a brand new episode of The Countdown podcast on Sun 17th October at 2pm As well as catching up with all the news, we are joined by not one but two current champs, ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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New character idea: Derek Trotter
Game feature request by Martyn Simpson. Status: Unconfirmed.
This ticket was created by the Character Spindlomatic, which you should use to create your own characters! https://www.apterous.org/spindlomatic.php --------------------------------------- I suggest the ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
7 1 11
Can't log bug ticket - get connection reset
Brainstorm by Fiona T. Status: Unconfirmed.
Can't log bug ticket - test to see if I can log other ticket types. [Read more] [More miscellany]
7 1 4
Earlier warning when you are at your maximum bot games
Brainstorm by Jonathan Wynn. Status: Unconfirmed.
Hi. As someone who plays bots fairly infrequently, I often have a backlog of unfinished games with bots. I often find myself starting a game with a bot just until I get a challenge and then the games ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
19 1 13
"Dark mode" option: turn the game window black and text white
Game feature request by Philip Aston. Status: Unconfirmed.
In a multimedia world where people are staring at their screens at midnight with no lamps on, I think it would be a cool idea to have an option to toggle "dark mode" – change the game's background and ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
28 1 6
"Unplayed tourney games" notification area to be less intrusive
Website feature request by Eoin Jackson. Status: Unconfirmed.
(This might only be of interest to people who partake in the behemoth of a tourney that is "Everything Counts", but anyway.) If you have pending tourney games, they show up in the purple box at the top ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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Apto Pub Quiz
Announcement by Sam Prouse. Status: Unconfirmed.
I've lost count of how many i've done now, but it's time for another one. 5 rounds, 50 questions total this time round. As before teams will be decided on the night, as for what night i'll see what the ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Full Letter Deck Reshuffle after each Mocktorun Leg of 15 Rounds
Game feature request by Philip Aston. Status: Unconfirmed.
It appears there is a prospect of being drawn duplicate Js, Ks, Q, Xs or Zs, or 3 Vs, in a Mocktorun at some point after the first 15 rounds – something that would never happen on TV Countdown. This ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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Warning before Top Dog games if you've not played enough conundrums
Game feature request by George Armstrong. Status: Unconfirmed.
In the Top Dog games that involve conundrums, you have to have recently played at least 55 conundrums to get a Top Dog % rating at the end. It would be nice to get a warning before you start the game if ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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COLIN XVII- 29-30 January 2022
Announcement by Ben Wilson. Status: Unconfirmed.
Hello apterous! For the seventeenth time, this coming January will see Countdowning in Lincoln (well, North Hykeham but same thing)! All are welcome as always, please see the c4c thread- http://www.c4countdown.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=14849 ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Lexplorer's "Stems to..." and "Stems from..." labels to say "Add a letter" and "Remove a letter"
Website feature request by Graeme Cole. Status: Unconfirmed.
When I look up a word in Lexplorer, and I want to see what letters I can add to it to make another word, I always have to stop and think whether "Stems to..." or "Stems from..." is the one I want. And ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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New character idea: Sir Trevor McDonald
Game feature request by Philip Aston. Status: Unconfirmed.
This ticket was created by the Character Spindlomatic, which you should use to create your own characters! https://www.apterous.org/spindlomatic.php --------------------------------------- I suggest the ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
9 0 13
September 2021 dictionary update
Announcement by Charlie Reams. Status: Unconfirmed.
The following updates will come in shortly, probably from Wednesday. There has been quite a bit of disruption in the dictionary and its interpretation lately so there are a number of other changes that ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Numbers Guide.... Trying to give some players an insight into numbers techniques I use.
Brainstorm by Graham Harrison. Status: Unconfirmed.
Hi everyone, So as you all know... I'm a numbers guy. I wouldn't say i'm a genius with numbers AT ALL.....I'm just REALLY fast with times tables...... and please make no mistake... NO intention to patronise ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Buttons next to notes in numbers rounds
Game feature request by Piaras Last-Name. Status: Unconfirmed.
A few days ago I played a user that had a lot of difficulty typing in the notes during numbers rounds, who told me that they had to spot the solution almost immediately in order to have enough time to ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
13 0 1
CO:LON is back! - 9 April 2022
Announcement by Fiona T. Status: Unconfirmed.
Sign up: https://www.paypal.me/FionaTitcombe/10GBP After a frustrating two year absence, CO:LON is back in the FOCAL Calendar for 9 April 2022, hosted by George Armstrong and Fiona Titcombe. With a new ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Tournament licence
Website feature request by Charlie Reams. Status: On-going.
A small number of people run most of apterous' many excellent tournaments, and currently they spend a lot of time waiting around for me to approve them. I suggest a system in which people with a reasonable ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
2 0 2
Everything Counts IX
Announcement by Andy SC. Status: Unconfirmed.
Sign-ups for the latest Everything Counts are open - https://www.apterous.org/to_tourney.php?tourney=3750 If you have any questions please do ask. All details are in the link. [Read more] [More miscellany]
News
18 October 2021
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
- Adam Finlay commented on Best pickers. [+1 other]
- Elliott Mellor's 144 - 142 game with Conor Travers received a nomination for Game of the Week. [×2]
- Jack Worsley's 127 - 112 game with M S R received a nomination for Game of the Week. [×6]
- Shireen Hibs commented on AptoLeague: S10 Division 6.
- Jack Worsley's 114 - 108 game with Adam Latchford received a nomination for Game of the Week. [×5]
- Gevin Chapwell commented on Weakest Link Numbers Tournament 2021: Round 13 - Touchdown.
- Dave Kempshall commented on Weakest Link Numbers Tournament 2021: Round 9 - Octorock. [+9 others]
- Jack Worsley's 205 - 213 game with Apterous Rex received a nomination for Game of the Week.
- Tim Down tied the record number of maximums for Numbers Attack with 20 maxes.
- Mr Dog awarded the dog bone for best Top Dog performance to Andrew Feist, who lasted 11 rounds with a target of 5. Woof!
- The Duel was won by 2 people (Tom Cappleman and Darren Godfrey) with a score of 90 from 90.
17 October 2021
- Elliott Mellor's 123 - 103 game with Conor Travers received a nomination for Game of the Week. [×4]
- Chris K tied the high score for Nice Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Jack Worsley tied the record number of maximums for 15 Rounder with 15 maxes.
- Elliott Mellor tied the record number of maximums for 15 Rounder with 15 maxes.
- Jack Worsley tied the record number of maximums for Letters Attack with 20 maxes.
- Chris Hare tied the record number of maximums for Unlimited Jnr Letters Attack with 20 maxes.
- Darren Godfrey's game with The Duellist received a nomination for Game of the Week. [×4]
- Martin Thomas commented on Ryder Cup 2021: Day 2.
- Tal Lessner tied the high score for Hyper Numbers Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Dave Kempshall commented on Ryder Cup 2021: Day 1.
- Mr Dog awarded the dog bone for best Top Dog performance to Zohaib Rehan, who lasted 20 rounds with a target of 7. Woof!
- The Duel was won by 3 people (Philip Aston, Carlo Harrison and Ray Wilding) with a score of 44 from 44.
16 October 2021
- Thomas Carey tied the high score for Duckdown Numbers Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Patrick L commented on Weakest Link Numbers Tournament 2021: Round 12 - Berserk. [+4 others]
- Matthew Brockwell commented on James Nguyen's game with Apterous Prune.
- Thomas Carey tied the high score for Instant Numbers Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- James Nguyen tied the record number of maximums for 15 Rounder with 15 maxes.
- Elizabeth Beer tied the high score for Hyperlock Numbers Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Callum Todd's 153 - 178 game with Apterous Soap received a nomination for Game of the Week. [×3]
- Jack Worsley tied the record number of maximums for 15 Rounder with 15 maxes.
- Jack Worsley tied the record number of maximums for 15 Rounder with 15 maxes.
- George Armstrong commented on Premier League 21/22: Match-week 7.
- George Armstrong commented on Premier League 21/22: Match-week 6.
- Elliott Mellor's 200 - 0 game with Apterous Prune received a nomination for Game of the Week. [×2]
- Elliott Mellor tied the high score for Berserk Numbers Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- James Nguyen tied the record number of maximums for 15 Rounder with 15 maxes.
- Jason Larsen commented on his game with Apterous Waldorf.
- Jason Larsen tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Mr Dog awarded the dog bone for best Top Dog performance to Roger Peak, who lasted 12 rounds with a target of 5. Woof!
- The Duel was won by 4 people (Ryan Lam, Fiona T, Adam Latchford and Stu Harkness) with a score of 71 from 71.
15 October 2021
- Dan Byrom tied the record number of maximums for 15 Rounder with 15 maxes.
- Neil Collins tied the record number of maximums for 9 Rounder with 9 maxes.
- Jamie French tied the high score for Nice Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Jamie French tied the high score for Nice Numbers Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Dave Robjohns's 200 - 0 game with Apterous Prune received a nomination for Game of the Week. [×2]
- Jack Worsley tied the record number of maximums for 15 Rounder with 15 maxes.
- Chris Butler tied the high score for Aegilops Numbers Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Elliott Mellor's 103 - 87 game with Dave Kempshall received a nomination for Game of the Week.
- Elliott Mellor tied the record number of maximums for Lockdown Jnr 15 with 15 maxes.
12 October 2021
- News: Game of the Week was won by Anthony Endsor's 135 - 71 15 Rounder win against Apterous Caesar! This week's vote is now open.
11 October 2021
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
5 October 2021
- News: Game of the Week was won by Rob Foster's 1063 - 0 Mocktorun win against Apterous Prune! This week's vote is now open.
4 October 2021
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
2 October 2021
- News: Tom Cappleman has been crowned champion of AptoLeague (S10 League)!
- News: A total of 39 Duel Necklaces were awarded for September 2021.
- News: Tom Cappleman has been crowned champion of Giddy Goat!
1 October 2021
- News: The Duel for September 2021 was won by Elliott Mellor!
28 September 2021
- News: Game of the Week was won by Martin Long's 186 - 0 Octorock Numbers Attack win against Apterous Prune! This week's vote is now open.
27 September 2021
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
21 September 2021
- News: Game of the Week was won by Jack Worsley's 1124 - 0 Mocktorun win against Apterous Prune! This week's vote is now open.
20 September 2021
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
- News: Dave Robjohns has been crowned champion of Aegilopsists (2021)!
- New: apterous History: August 2021.
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