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 | Hazel Drury | — |
Format: 4 rounds of 45 seconds.
[Vote for the next Duel's format]
Latest Pencils
Top Dog
| # | Player | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hazel Drury | 96% |
These are the finest bones dug up lately,
in Mr Dog's opinion (patent pending).
Discussions
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Mark and Zarte's 26.2 Hour Game Of Countdown
Announcement by Mark D. Status: Unconfirmed.
Hello! Nearly six years ago, myself, Innis and Zarte (host) played a 25 hour game of Countdown. It went extremely well. Zarte accidentally spelled out the word "arse" on Radio 4, I lost on a tie breaker ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Weird valid/invalid words
Brainstorm by Thomas Cappleman. Status: Unconfirmed.
I'm doing a short talk at a conference at work next week on how to become a Countdown champion (for which Paul and friends' new guide is proving very useful: [link]) ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Countdown Resources
Announcement by Transude Transude. Status: Unconfirmed.
Countdown Resources is a website created in the aftermath of the Champion of Champions series. I wanted to leave something to the Countdown Community given that I'll be on much less now. I realised that ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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The Multiverse 4- Final Results
Announcement by James Laverty. Status: Unconfirmed.
Finally getting round to this. Thank you to everyone who competed in the Multiverse this time round. Sorry I was a little lax updating, but life was a bit busy towards the end of last year. When Multiverse ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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iPad view
Miscellaneous topic by Mich H. Status: Unconfirmed.
the challenge and chat icons are off the bottom of the screen when playing on iPad, does anyone know how to correct this please? [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Goatdown event 2020 - SECOND SURVE. Y.
Brainstorm by Callum Todd. Status: Unconfirmed.
A short follow-up survey to catch any potential data missed from the first one, and to iron out some of the finer details. All feedback greatly appreciated. [link] If ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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"You cannot have more than 3 outstanding games with bots. Please finish some of these games first."
Announcement by Spike Guthrie. Status: Unconfirmed.
Hi all, Have had this come up at times before and know that the issue stays the same until the next day, but on this occasion, it has come up and blocked me from doing anything on the game page, and will ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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An apology.
Announcement by Joseph Harrison. Status: Unconfirmed.
Dear all Apterites, Six years ago I joined this site when I was 15, having been inspired to join by the 30th Birthday Championship. I found it great to be playing matches with people who I had seen on ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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'Cannot Challenge' - Entire Room Disabled
Brainstorm by Phil Collinge. Status: Unconfirmed.
Today I was greeted by the following message in the main room - 'Cannot Challenge - You cannot have more than 3 outstanding games with bots. Please finish some of these games first'. The message sits ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
5 1 4
Game of the Year (GotY) 2018
Announcement by Adam Gillard. Status: Unconfirmed.
Hi there, Nominations are now open for Game of the Year (GotY) 2018 and will close on Saturday 16 February 2018 at 11.59pm. The full details and rules are on the forum thread [
link] ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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January 2019 dictionary update
Announcement by Charlie Reams. Status: Unconfirmed.
From tomorrow, 76 words will be added [link] and 57 removed [link] ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Apto Misconceptions
Miscellaneous topic by Spike Guthrie. Status: Unconfirmed.
Hi all, A bit of light humour in this thread as I was enquiring as to whether any one may have any amusing anecdotes about the misconceptions about apto terminology or the way things worked. This thread ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Goatdown event 2020 - a survey
Brainstorm by Callum Todd. Status: Unconfirmed.
Hello all. I have decided to hold a Goatdown co:event in 2020. The exact date and location are yet to be determined, as are the mechanics of how the game will be best played. This is where you come in. ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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An apology.
Brainstorm by Joseph Harrison. Status: Unconfirmed.
Joseph Harrison at 2019-01-24 17:02:05 wrote Dear all Apterites, Six years ago I joined this site when I was 15, having been inspired to join by the 30th Birthday Championship. I found it great to be ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Apto-Tude Sign-Ups
Announcement by Piaras M Carney. Status: Unconfirmed.
Hey ladles and jellyspoons, there are 2 weeks left to sign up to the new Apto-Tude League. We had a surprisingly good turnout in the last cycle, so I'm hoping for a pretty good turnout for this one, (although ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Apto 2019 Goals
Brainstorm by Spike Guthrie. Status: Unconfirmed.
Hey all, Enjoyed reading the responses to last year's post, and nice to see that some folks have achieved a good chunk of what they wanted, so would be nice to see what those who were here this time last ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Apterous Seniors 2019
Announcement by Phil Collinge. Status: Unconfirmed.
2019 tournament now open for business. [
link] [Read more] [More miscellany]
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A Champion of Champions XV Sweepstake
Announcement by Jen Steadman. Status: Unconfirmed.
It's that time again - CoC time! A time filled with innuendos, plans for karaoke nights out in Manchester, and contestants bragging about their obscure 8s knowledge in chat. That means it's also time ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Thoughts on the Public Chat displaying a PB Max-wise.
Brainstorm by Spike Guthrie. Status: Unconfirmed.
Hi all, The title does sound a bit wordy, so I shall try and explain things a bit more clearly. For example, when someone has got a new PB score, it will notify it, and I think it would be a good thing ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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PB maxes in a format to be stated in game window
Game feature request by Callum Todd. Status: Unconfirmed.
When you start a game, the first thing that automatically pops up in the chat box of the game window shows your record against your opponent, followed by this: "Your PB in this format is [PB score]. The ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
News
22 February 2019
- Gerry Sullivan tied the record number of maximums for 9 Rounder with 9 maxes.
- Keith A Williams tied the high score for Duckdown Numbers Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Aidan L tied the high score for Instant Numbers Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Tim Down commented on Weakest Link Numbers Tournament 2019: Round 14 - Duckdown.
- Gerry Sullivan tied the record number of maximums for 15 Rounder with 15 maxes.
- Hazel Drury tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Tim Down tied the high score for Duckdown Numbers 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 Ian Volante, who lasted 9 rounds with a target of 6. Woof!
- The Duel was won by 5 people (Mark Murray, Hazel Drury, Stephen R, Sean Fletcher and Matt Hamer) with a score of 87 from 87.
21 February 2019
- Rob Foster tied the record number of maximums for Numbers Attack with 20 maxes.
- Jim Michael's 121 - 0 game with Apterous Prune received a nomination for Game of the Week. [×5]
- Chris Hare tied the record number of maximums for Goatdown 9 Rounder with 9 maxes.
- Chris Hare tied the record number of maximums for Unlimited 9 with 9 maxes.
- Ian Volante commented on Rounds played per month.
- Ian Volante commented on Most time played.
- Mark Murray tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Matty Artell's 84 - 74 game with Spike Guthrie received a nomination for Game of the Week. [×17]
- Mr Dog awarded the dog bone for best Top Dog performance to Jayne Wisniewski, who lasted 10 rounds with a target of 7. Woof!
- Jim Michael commented on Matty Artell's game with Spike Guthrie. [+1 other]
- The Duel was won by Jack Worsley with a score of 97 from 98.
20 February 2019
- New: apterous History: January 2019.
- Tim Down tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Anthony Endsor tied the high score for Nice Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Matt Croy's 159 - 0 game with Apterous Prune received a nomination for Game of the Week.
- Chris Hare tied the record number of maximums for Goatdown 9 Rounder with 9 maxes.
- Jim Michael tied the record number of maximums for 15 Rounder with 15 maxes.
- Chris Hare tied the record number of maximums for Unlimited 9 with 9 maxes.
- Andy SC commented on Everything Counts VI : Last 24. [+1 other]
- Vincent Barcet tied the high score for Nice 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 Nicky Clarke, who lasted 12 rounds with a target of 6. Woof!
- The Duel was won by 2 people (Jack Worsley and Matt Hamer) with a score of 137 from 140.
19 February 2019
- News: Game of the Week was won by Gerry Sullivan's 143 - 133 15 Rounder win against Johnny Canuck! This week's vote is now open.
- Edward Ashcroft tied the high score for Instant Numbers Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Chris Hare tied the record number of maximums for Goatdown 9 Rounder with 9 maxes.
- Chris Hare tied the record number of maximums for Unlimited 9 with 9 maxes.
- Vincent Barcet tied the high score for Junior Numbers Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Matty Artell tied the record number of maximums for 9 Rounder with 9 maxes.
- Sam Prouse commented on Weakest Link Numbers Tournament 2019: Round 13 - Nasty.
- Jack Slane tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Eoin Jackson commented on Pro Ranks for 18 February 2019.
- Tim Down 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 Jayne Wisniewski, who lasted 8 rounds with a target of 6. Woof!
- Jason Larsen commented on his game with Apterous Waldorf.
- The Duel was won by John Beresford with a score of 105 from 110.
18 February 2019
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
- George Ford's 194 - 0 game with Apterous Prune received a nomination for Game of the Week. [×5]
- Sam Prouse commented on Apto World Snooker Championship: Round 1.
- Elliott Mellor tied the record number of maximums for 15 Rounder with 15 maxes.
- Chris Hare tied the record number of maximums for Goatdown 9 Rounder with 9 maxes.
- Chris Hare tied the record number of maximums for Unlimited 9 with 9 maxes.
- Jim Michael tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Andy Platt commented on George Ford's game with Apterous Prune. [+2 others]
- Zarte Siempre tied the high score for Bullet Numbers Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
12 February 2019
- News: Game of the Week was won by Apterous Rex's 1197 - 1189 Goatdown win against Rob Foster! This week's vote is now open.
11 February 2019
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
- News: Zarte Siempre has been crowned champion of The Multiverse 4: Splitsville!
5 February 2019
- News: Game of the Week was won by Apterous Rex's 997 - 989 Goatdown win against Rob Foster! This week's vote is now open.
4 February 2019
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
3 February 2019
- News: Bradley Horrocks has been crowned champion of Impromptu R-R (Bullet 9s)!
2 February 2019
- News: A total of 24 Duel Necklaces were awarded for January 2019.
1 February 2019
- News: The Duel for January 2019 was won by Elliott Mellor!
31 January 2019
- News: Chris Hare has been crowned champion of Conundrums Conundrums Conundrums!
29 January 2019
- News: Game of the Week was won by Apterous Rex's 1063 - 1055 Goatdown win against Rob Foster! This week's vote is now open.
28 January 2019
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
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