What is apterous?
apterous is a UK-based puzzle game where players compete to solve word and number puzzles. You can play in British English, French, German, Welsh, global English and a variety of other languages.
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Current Duel Leaders
| # | Player | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Hamer | — |
Format: 9 rounds of 35 seconds.
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Co:Mon live stream 2025
Announcement by Eoin Jackson. Status: Unconfirmed.
Hi everyone! Co:Mon, the Sligo co-event is this Saturday. I hope to see some of ye there, but for anyone who can't make it, but wants to keep tabs on the goings-on, the final will be live streamed here:- ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Zoomdown Season 5
Announcement by Darren Godfrey. Status: Unconfirmed.
Hello all. After a few discussions with folks, and having convinced myself that it'd be grand, I've decided to run a season 5 of Zoomdown. If you'd like to take part, and / or volunteer to be part of the ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Item Idea: Bowling Ball
Game feature request by Ravi Choudhary. Status: Unconfirmed.
An item for getting 100% on all 3 attempts in Top Dog, a feat that was achieved yesterday by Chas Maxwell. Based on achieving a perfect game in ten-pin bowling, where a player scores 300. Either that ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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Co:Wat?! 2025 - Countdown in Waterford (28/06/2025)
Announcement by Eoin Jackson. Status: Unconfirmed.
Co:Wat is back for its 2025 edition! 😁🎉 A few details ~It takes place on June 28th, 11am-7pm. ~Bristol-style classroom format. Five amended 9Rers, followed by three 15Rers ~Atropine and Robo Riley ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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New character idea: Colin Murray
Game feature request by Aidan Dunbar. 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]
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Move straight to entering numbers solution when ending the round early
Game feature request by David Holmes. Status: Unconfirmed.
Requesting a change so that if one ends a numbers rings early when playing a human opponent, they are immediately moved to the interface to enter their solution, rather than having to wait for the round ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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Spoon of Awesome for Fiona T
Miscellaneous topic by Marcus Hares. Status: Unconfirmed.
I believe it's high time that Fiona T should be considered for a Spoon of Awesome. "The Spoon of Awesome is awarded for services to the advancement of Aptocraft" and I can think of few others who fit ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Unlimited numbers & conundrums
Variant idea by Ben Wilson. Status: Unconfirmed.
Better a decade and a half late than never. Numbers: The number target range remains the same. Players only pick 4 numbers (3 jnr, 5 hyper) and the numbers distribution is 1 of each number, big or small. ... [Read more] [More variant ideas]
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February 2025 dictionary update
Announcement by Charlie Reams. Status: Unconfirmed.
Medium size update this time, with 181 new entries and 309 deletions (mostly messy plurals). Update will go live on Monday 17 Feb. I know some of these are disputable one way or the other but I've done ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Entering numbers declarations
Miscellaneous topic by David Holmes. Status: Unconfirmed.
When I play against a bot, if I declare my numbers result and end the round early, I immediately am asked to enter my solution. Against a human player however, I must wait for them to make their declaration ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Co:Durham 2025 - Saturday, 5th July
Announcement by Adam Beach. Status: Unconfirmed.
Letters, numbers and conundurhams are making a comeback to the medieval cathedral city of Durham. Last year's Countdown in Durham event was my debut as host, and was a truly joyous occasion to both organise ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Co: Tunbridge Wells - Saturday 24th May 2025
Announcement by Gabriel Thallon. Status: Unconfirmed.
For some reason I have decided it would be a fabulous idea to host an inaugural Co: Tunbridge Wells competition in a few weeks time - just drumming up more support as well as FB and the forum page :). ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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CO:Sheffield - Saturday 10th May 2025
Announcement by George Armstrong. Status: Unconfirmed.
Countdown in Sheffield is back, but what can you expect from CO:SHE 2025?: Our Venue: We will once again be at St Bartholomews, Primrose Hill, Langsett, Sheffield, S6 2UW. Just a 15 minute drive or 20 ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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3 Large Numbers Guides?
Brainstorm by Charles Baker. Status: Unconfirmed.
Hello all, My name is Charles Baker, from Bramhall in Cheshire and I joined this brilliant website in December 2024. I have been asked to be a standby contestant for Countdown's filming block next week ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Removing unplayed tournament games
Website feature request by Dave Robjohns. Status: Unconfirmed.
Especially now many tournament organisers use automated scoring sheets, it would be useful to be able to prevent games from being added to a tourney page after the deadline, so league tables/score sheets ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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Countdown in Oxford 2025
Announcement by Darren Godfrey. Status: Unconfirmed.
So, I thought I'd created a ticket for this...however, two weeks before the event, I've discovered I only created a 2024 version... I'm sure you all know how it works by now, so I've popped a few useful ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Pro-ranks - negative numbers
Website feature request by Fiona T. Status: Unconfirmed.
There's a handful of players with negative prorank ratings. I imagine this is pretty demoralising. My suggestion is that anyone with a prorank rating below a certain threshold (e.g. 20, but any other ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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Extend Tournament Deadlines
Website feature request by Rhys Benjamin. Status: Unconfirmed.
Title pretty much summarises this - in the case of downtime, or a game not being played, it should be possible for the tournament creator to change the deadline of a tournament, particularly Owl Licensees. ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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GOTY Revival Discussion
Brainstorm by Matthew Brockwell. Status: Unconfirmed.
From 2010 until 2021, the best games of the year were voted on in a fun contest known as Game of the Year (GOTY). Here are the historical results, from the votes run by Adam Gillard and Elliott Mellor: ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Apterous still thinks there's GOTW voting when there's no nominations, and where's my ostracon?
Website feature request by Gevin Chapwell. Status: Unconfirmed.
This week there appear to be no games to vote on in Game Of The Week. But it still has the thing at the top of the page asking if you want to vote. This doesn't go away after you click "Take me there". ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
News
1 May 2025
- Mr Dog awarded the dog bone for best Top Dog performance to Jon Stammers, who lasted 8 rounds with a target of 7. Woof!
- Richard Decker commented on Eurovision Voting Contest: sign-ups. [+1 other]
- The Duel was won by Ray Wilding with a score of 223 from 240.
30 April 2025
- Dylan Taylor tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Ravi Choudhary commented on Reach your rating 2025: Round 1 - Beanstalk. [+2 others]
- Dylan Taylor tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Roger Peak tied the record number of maximums for Unlimited Jnr Letters Attack with 20 maxes.
- Chris Hare tied the record number of maximums for Old 15 with 15 maxes.
- Ian Volante commented on his game with The Duellist. [+5 others]
- Dave Kempshall commented on APGA Tour 2025: Event 4: LIV - Korea - Round 1.
- Tal Lessner tied the high score for 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 Jon Stammers, who lasted 14 rounds with a target of 7. Woof!
- The Duel was won by George Armstrong with a score of 118 from 120.
29 April 2025
- News: Game of the Week was won by Apterous Rex's 1613 - 1605 Goatdown win against Jack Worsley! This week's vote is now open.
- Dylan Taylor tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Tom Cappleman tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Tom Cappleman tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Tom Cappleman tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Tom Cappleman tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Tom Cappleman tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Tom Cappleman tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Matthew Brockwell commented on Multitalented maxes.
- Adam Latchford commented on Reach your rating 2025: Sign up Page.
- Matthew Brockwell tied the record number of maximums for Lockdown 15 with 15 maxes.
- Tom Cappleman tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Ross K tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Ross K tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Tal Lessner tied the record number of maximums for Numbers Attack with 20 maxes.
- Nick W tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Tal Lessner tied the record number of maximums for Numbers Attack with 20 maxes.
- Herbert Plank commented on Trevor Potts's game with Apterous Prune.
- Dave Kempshall commented on The Apprentice: Task 14 (Touchdown 15).
- Trevor Potts commented on Formula Apterous World Championship 2025: 6. Miami GP - RACE. [+3 others]
- Mr Dog awarded the dog bone for best Top Dog performance to Ravi Choudhary, who lasted 11 rounds with a target of 7. Woof!
- Richard Decker tied the record number of maximums for Junior Numbers Attack with 20 maxes.
- The Duel was won by 2 people (Zohaib Rehan and Ahmed M) with a score of 57 from 58.
28 April 2025
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
- Philip Aston tied the record number of maximums for 15 Rounder with 15 maxes.
- Tom Cappleman tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Tom Cappleman tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Tom Cappleman tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Mike Lee tied the high score for Lockdown Jnr Numbers Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Tom Cappleman tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Tom Cappleman tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Tom Cappleman tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Roger Peak tied the record number of maximums for Unlimited Jnr Letters Attack with 20 maxes.
- Mike Lee tied the high score for Lockdown Jnr Numbers Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Chris Hare tied the record number of maximums for 15 Rounder with 15 maxes.
- Chris Hare tied the record number of maximums for 15 Rounder with 15 maxes.
- Dave Kempshall commented on Women's Euros & COPA 2025: Sign-ups.
- Chris Hare commented on Formula Apterous World Championship 2025: 6. Miami Sprint - RACE.
- Philip Aston tied the record number of maximums for 15 Rounder with 15 maxes.
27 April 2025
- News: Tom Cappleman has been crowned champion of Champions League (2025 Champion)!
22 April 2025
- News: Game of the Week was won by Matthew Tassier's 119 - 95 15 Rounder win against Trevor MacEoin! This week's vote is now open.
21 April 2025
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
- News: Tom Cappleman has been crowned champion of Formula Apterous World Championship 2025 (Saudi Arabian Grand Prix)!
- News: Fi Thorne has been crowned champion of Formula Apterous World Championship 2025 (Saudi Arabian GP (Formula Dipterous))!
20 April 2025
- New: apterous History: March 2025.
15 April 2025
- News: Game of the Week was won by Tom Cappleman's 125 - 115 15 Rounder win against Trevor Potts! This week's vote is now open.
14 April 2025
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
8 April 2025
- News: Game of the Week was won by Matthew Brockwell's 135 - 0 Blitz win against Apterous Prune! This week's vote is now open.
7 April 2025
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
- News: Tom Cappleman has been crowned champion of Formula Apterous World Championship 2025 (Japanese Grand Prix)!
- News: Ross Allatt has been crowned champion of Formula Apterous World Championship 2025 (Japanese GP (Formula Dipterous))!
3 April 2025
- News: Matt OC has been crowned champion of The Phil Collinge Memorial Tournament for Seniors 2025!
2 April 2025
- News: A total of 54 Duel Necklaces were awarded for March 2025.
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