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 | Matt Hamer | — |
Format: 12 rounds of 35 seconds.
[Vote for the next Duel's format]
Latest Pencils
Top Dog
| # | Player | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keith C Williams | 1% |
These are the finest bones dug up lately,
in Mr Dog's opinion (patent pending).
Discussions
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Numbers Ascension.
Game feature request by Andy SC. Status: Unconfirmed.
Was discussing the idea of possibly having a Numbers Ascension in the main chat with Johnny Canuck and we came up with a few ideas. Idea 1 - Players start of by facing numbers rounds based on difficulty, ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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Tourney setting added to avaliable, busy, seeking?
Brainstorm by Tricia Lockhart. Status: Unconfirmed.
Hi everyone. In the recent round robin stage of a tourney, I ended up with 10 games still to play - usually I am down to 2 or 3. I noticed people often set themselves to busy when I think they were concentrating ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Funniest game on Apterous
Miscellaneous topic by Joseph H. Status: Unconfirmed.
A more light-hearted ticket here, I'm experiencing some family troubles at present and so play on this site as a way to get away from this. To lift my mood, I was finding some funny declarations in certain ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Countdown China Online Tour 2020 - Finals week & "Win It for Wuhan" Special
Announcement by Richard Huang. Status: Unconfirmed.
After five weeks of the first edition of Countdown China Online Tour, we are finally into the home straight - the final three games. One week from now, our first winner will be crowned. There are only ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Extra accolade in Top Dog if target reached without losing any lives?
Brainstorm by Tricia Lockhart. Status: Unconfirmed.
It doesn't happen very often to me, but on the daily duel, if someone gets to the target without losing any lives, it would be nice to recognise the fact either by a verbal pat on the back or a little ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Amend Dictionary Corner Guest Roster to Make Apterous More Relevant for 2020
Game feature request by Philip Aston. Status: Unconfirmed.
We’re well into 2020 as you all know. The dialogue between rounds – although irrelevant to outcomes and results of games – add a bit of fun, humour and character to the game and can even be disabled ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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Focal Talk podcast - Episode 2 out now!
Brainstorm by Callum Todd. Status: Unconfirmed.
Following the inaugural episode last week, the Focal Talk podcast (presented by Paul Anderson and myself) is back with a second episode. Episode 2 features guest spots with Ben Wilson and Conor Travers. ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Ridiculous "busy etiquette" is... Ridiculous
Miscellaneous topic by George Ford. Status: Unconfirmed.
"Busy" does not mean people shouldn't challenge you, and it really stresses me out that its become this thing where if someones set to busy, you shouldn't challenge them... Absolute SLOBLOCK This is a ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Reverse-Stemmer
Website feature request by George Ford. Status: Unconfirmed.
Hi, in the Lexplorer there is the 'stemmer' function which shows you all of the possible stems for the word searched. I am requesting a reverse of this feature, a tab of the Lexplorer that shows all of ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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CO:York - Countdown In York 2020
Announcement by George Armstrong. Status: Unconfirmed.
We're back for 2020 - bigger and better than before. But what can you expect from CO:York 2020: Our Venue: Our new venue is Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York, YO23 1BW. The venue is just a 10 minute ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Funeral of Phillip Harcort Collinge
Announcement by S J. Status: Unconfirmed.
To All member, Most of us already knew that Phillip Collinge's passed away. The funeral will take place at Pitsea Crematorium at 3 pm on 27 January 2020. if anyone want to attend please let me know. Supee ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Game of the Year (GotY) 2019
Announcement by Elliott Mellor. Status: Unconfirmed.
Hi there, Nominations are now open for Game of the Year (GotY) 2019 and will close on Saturday 22 February 2020 at 11.59pm. The full details and rules are on the forum thread [
link] ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Talking to yourself - aptomail warning if you haven't added a recipient
Website feature request by Fiona T. Status: Unconfirmed.
Looking down my aptomail, I've found 4 messages that I've successfully managed to only send to myself. I think what I've possibly been doing is typing the intended recipients name in the box and picking ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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Oldest Countdown champion
Miscellaneous topic by Steve H. Status: Unconfirmed.
Does anyone know who is the oldest person to be a Countdown series champion and how old they were? Thanks Steve [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Focal Talk podcast - Episode 1 out now!
Announcement by Callum Todd. Status: Unconfirmed.
Introducing: the Focal Talk podcast. Hosted by myself and Paul Anderson, this podcast will be a monthly release discussing all the latest news and events in the Countdown community: online, on TV, and ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Apterous ATP Tour 2020
Announcement by Andy SC. Status: Unconfirmed.
The 2020 Apterous ATP Tour is a series of 66 tournaments which will follow the calendar for the real life ATP Tour. The 2020 Apterous ATP Tour will comprise of the ATP Tour Finals, 4 Grand Slam tournaments, ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Brexit Tournament - Referendum
Brainstorm by Matthew Tassier. Status: Unconfirmed.
As a nation heroically gets Brexit done*, it's time to celebrate with a tournament. But what sort of a future tournament would you like? Please vote below either ... "Remain" - After 40 successful years ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Spoon of Awesome nomination for Andy SC
Miscellaneous topic by Callum Todd. Status: Unconfirmed.
After (very) successfully reviving Marcus's apterous ATP tour for 2019, Andy SC has just announced that he will be making the herculean effort of running the tour yet again in 2020: [
link] ... [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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December 2019 dictionary update (large)
Announcement by Charlie Reams. Status: Unconfirmed.
From tomorrow, 2532 new words will be added [link] and 107 removed [link] ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
News
18 February 2020
- News: Game of the Week was won by Hazel Drury's 153 - 143 15 Rounder +TB win against Jojo Apollo! This week's vote is now open.
- Mr Dog awarded the dog bone for best Top Dog performance to Edward Ashcroft, who lasted 9 rounds with a target of 6. Woof!
- Keith C Williams commented on his game with Apterous Prune.
- The Duel was won by 6 people (Elliott Mellor, Jim M, Sean D, Stephen R, Mark Murray and Ray Wilding) with a score of 90 from 90.
17 February 2020
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
- Andy SC commented on Everything Counts VII: Last 24. [+5 others]
- Joseph H tied the high score for Speed Junior Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Ash Richards tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Joseph H tied the high score for Junior Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Joseph H tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Chad Lucas tied the record number of maximums for Touchblitz Jnr with 15 maxes.
- Hazel Drury tied the record number of maximums for Goatdown Standard with 15 maxes.
- Rob Foster tied the record number of maximums for 15 Rounder with 15 maxes.
- Tim Down's 104 - 97 game with Spike Guthrie received a nomination for Game of the Week.
- Matt Hall tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Chad Lucas tied the record number of maximums for Touchblitz Jnr with 15 maxes.
- Philip Aston's 106 - 104 game with William R Draper received a nomination for Game of the Week. [×3]
- Mr Dog awarded the dog bone for best Top Dog performance to Dave Robjohns, who lasted 7 rounds with a target of 5. Woof!
- The Duel was won by 4 people (Ray Wilding, Thomas Cappleman, Elliott Mellor and Johnny Canuck) with a score of 60 from 61.
16 February 2020
- News: Bradley Horrocks has been crowned champion of Countdown China Online Tour 2020 (Winner of CCOT 2020)!
- William R Draper commented on his game with Philip Aston. [+3 others]
- Neil Collins tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Bradley Horrocks's 101 - 83 game with Callum Todd received a nomination for Game of the Week.
- Richard Huang commented on Bradley Horrocks's game with Callum Todd.
- Patrick Thompson commented on Everything Counts VII: Round Robin. [+7 others]
- Callum Todd tied the record number of maximums for 15 Rounder with 15 maxes.
- Marcus Hares commented on Apterous Seniors Championship 2020: Semi Finals.
- Toby McDonald's 16 - 0 game with Apterous Prune received a nomination for Game of the Week. [×14]
- Jamie French tied the high score for Nice Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Toby McDonald commented on his game with Apterous Prune. [+1 other]
- Mr Dog awarded the dog bone for best Top Dog performance to Keith C Williams, who lasted 10 rounds with a target of 6. Woof!
- The Duel was won by 9 people (Vincent Barcet, Elliott Mellor, Stephen R, Tim Down, Keith C Williams, Mich H, Josh Boddy, Joseph H and Jim M) with a score of 9 from 9.
15 February 2020
- Chris Hare tied the record number of maximums for Touch Jnr Letters Attack with 20 maxes.
- Chris Hare tied the record number of maximums for Touch Jnr Letters Attack with 20 maxes.
- Oliver C commented on Elliott Mellor's game with Apterous Prune. [+3 others]
- Mark Murray tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Chris Hare tied the record number of maximums for Unlimited Jnr Letters Attack with 20 maxes.
- Dave Robjohns tied the high score for Lockdown Jnr Numbers Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Dave Robjohns tied the high score for Touch Jnr Numbers Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Dave Robjohns tied the high score for Unlimited Jnr Numbers Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Dave Robjohns tied the high score for Junior Numbers Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Tim Down tied the high score for Conundrum Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Tim Down commented on his game with Chad Lucas. [+1 other]
- Mark Murray 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 Dave Robjohns, who lasted 15 rounds with a target of 6. Woof!
- The Duel was won by 10 people (William R Draper, Chris Hare, Vincent Barcet, Andy Christley, Ray Wilding, Jonathan Dyke, Edward Ashcroft, Jim M, Stephen R and Elliott Mellor) with a score of 50 from 50.
14 February 2020
- Elliott Mellor tied the record number of maximums for Goatdown 9 Rounder with 9 maxes.
- Elliott Mellor tied the record number of maximums for Goatdown 9 Rounder with 9 maxes.
- Robin M tied the record number of maximums for 9 Rounder with 9 maxes.
- Thomas Carey commented on his game with James Haughton. [+3 others]
- Chris Hare tied the record number of maximums for Unlimited Jnr Letters Attack with 20 maxes.
- James Haughton's 48 - 32 game with Thomas Carey received a nomination for Game of the Week.
- Chris Hare tied the record number of maximums for Unlimited Jnr Letters Attack with 20 maxes.
11 February 2020
- News: Game of the Week was won by Apterous Rex's 1007 - 1000 Goatdown win against Rob Foster! This week's vote is now open.
10 February 2020
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
4 February 2020
- News: Game of the Week was won by James Hurrell's 119 - 96 15 Rounder win against Philip Aston! This week's vote is now open.
3 February 2020
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
2 February 2020
- News: The Duel for January 2020 was won by Chris Hare!
- News: A total of 24 Duel Necklaces were awarded for January 2020.
28 January 2020
- News: Game of the Week was won by Elliott Mellor's 148 - 0 Berserk 15 win against Apterous Prune! This week's vote is now open.
27 January 2020
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
21 January 2020
- News: Game of the Week was won by Rob Foster's 299 - 0 Goat Attack win against Apterous Prune! This week's vote is now open.
20 January 2020
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
- New: apterous History: December 2019.
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