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 |
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| 1 | Tim Down | — |
Format: 8 rounds of 30 seconds.
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Tourneys you've played in - ordered by latest to oldest
Game feature request by Dave Kempshall. Status: Unconfirmed.
As someone who loves playing a tournament, but often gets knocked out in the earlier rounds, I'm interested in following the tournament progress, but find it hard to keep track of how that tournament is ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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Countdown in Dublin Saturday June 10th 2023 Calling Irish Apterites
Miscellaneous topic by Ed Byrne. Status: Unconfirmed.
Hi all, we are having the 6th ever Co:Dublin in Urban Junction, Main St. Blackrock on Saturday June 10th. It is on from 11am until 5pm. It costs €15 to take part, payable via paypal at edburn07@gmail.com ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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GOTW noms
Website feature request by Stu Harkness. Status: Unconfirmed.
Probably hundreds of these tickets, over many years, but I'm still newish, and it's late so I'm not bothered. Just voted in GOTW - 1 game to choose from. I know for a fact I got two noms last week for ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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Option to practise 5,6,10,11,& 13 letter rounds.
Game feature request by Liam O. Status: Unconfirmed.
Now that we have Beanstalk to enjoy and the challenges that such a format presents, it would be awesomely nice to be able to practise the different round lengths without committing to a marathon 26 rounder. ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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Tankier
Brainstorm by Frank Flemming. Status: Unconfirmed.
This word is currently disallowed despite it having a page on Wiktionary and Urban Dctionary as well as showing Google results. This should be added to the dictionary. [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Drastically reduce top dog game requirements
Game feature request by Matty Artell. Status: Unconfirmed.
Further to https://www.apterous.org/ticket_view.php?ticket=1348 The requirement currently is now 55 conundrum rounds played in the past 7 days, which seems very high especially considering there were ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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Ability to still read old messages if you leave an Aptomail thread.
Website feature request by Gevin Chapwell. Status: Unconfirmed.
I think that if you leave an Aptomail thread, you should still be able to read the messages up to the point where you left. People might leave a thread because there are a lot of new messages that they ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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"Adjust declaration" field in numbers should default to the target, not to 0
Game feature request by Johnny Canuck. Status: Unconfirmed.
If you click the up and down arrows to adjust your declaration in the numbers interface without typing a number in and pressing Enter first, the up arrow will change the value to 1 and the down arrow to ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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Assistive touch tools
Brainstorm by Tricia Lockhart. Status: Unconfirmed.
do any of you use assistive touch tools with apterous? I now have a tremor which makes using it somewhat hit and miss. lots of misstyping. so i wonder there may be somone who'd be happy to play a longer ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Letters distributions
Website feature request by Adam Gillard. Status: Unconfirmed.
Hi. I think it would be useful to have the letters distributions listed for each of the variants (e.g., A x 1, B x 1, C x 1 [...], total = 26). This could be accompanied by some explanation that once ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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Tourney game notifications
Game feature request by Louise O'Brien. Status: Unconfirmed.
Is there any way to stop the play tab flashing red every time somebody logs in that you have an unplayed tourney game with? Its very distracting whilst you are mid game with somebody else and totally ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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Co:Brighton - 13 May 2023
Announcement by Fiona T. Status: Unconfirmed.
If you'd like to come and play Countdown in a fun, informal environment, you'd probably enjoy a co:event! Lesley and I are pleased to announce the return of co:Brighton on 13 May 2023. Newcomers of all ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Master Titles
Game feature request by M S R. Status: Unconfirmed.
Nothing to do with Maus' excellent tourney, but something else. I’ve been playing chess a lot recently, which got my head thinking as to what we could do for our own humble game here in terms of the ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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Allow 6 vowel + 3 consonant selections in French
Game feature request by Johnny Canuck. Status: Unconfirmed.
Palaiseau, Ragueneau, Louisiane - in French, words and names with six vowels and three consonants abound. Could 6 vowel + 3 consonant selections be enabled for the French language on here? I doubt this ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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Couple of tourney ideas
Brainstorm by Piaras Last-Name. Status: Unconfirmed.
Been thinking recently. Results below. Please voice your (dis)approval, or indifference, and if so, comment on what YOU [points] think would make them better. GRAMMIES This one would probably be played ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Apterous Masters 2023 - sign ups open!
Announcement by Thomas Carey. Status: Unconfirmed.
Sign ups are now open for 2023's Apterous Masters tournament, the longest running tournament on apterous! :) Anyone can enter - everyone welcome! Details and sign ups here https://www.apterous.org/to_tourney.php?tourney=4700 ... [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Nice conundrums query
Miscellaneous topic by Roger Peak. Status: Unconfirmed.
Does anyone know why Nice Conundrum Attacks don't contribute to Top Dog Conundrum requirements? Thanks ! [Read more] [More miscellany]
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RIP Len Goodman
Announcement by Christy Cooper. Status: Unconfirmed.
Very sad news- Dictionary Corner guest Len Goodman has passed away. I always enjoyed his anecdotes every time he’d come on the show- one of my favourite guests. [Read more] [More miscellany]
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Ability to mute "Opponent enters/leaves room"
Game feature request by Chris Hare. Status: Unconfirmed.
Tourneys are fun. What isn't fun is trying to play tourney (or any other) games whilst other opponents are popping in and out of the room like demented ferrets, constantly setting off the "opponent enters/exits ... [Read more] [More feature requests]
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Variant idea: Cleardown
Variant idea by Bradley Holland. Status: Accepted. Priority: 2.
Request description: Like many sports and games, you have to be clear of your opponent to win. In this case, you have to be at least 10/11 points ahead. So if P1 is on 79 and P2 on 83, and P1 gets the ... [Read more] [More variant ideas]
News
7 June 2023
- Mr Dog awarded the dog bone for best Top Dog performance to Anan Nathan, who lasted 7 rounds with a target of 6. Woof!
- Martyn Pegram commented on Royal Rumble: Battle Royal. [+3 others]
- The Duel was won by Patrick Thompson with a score of 98 from 110.
6 June 2023
- News: Game of the Week was won by Sam Cappleman-Lynes's 169 - 0 Spoilage Numbers Attack win against Apterous Prune! This week's vote is now open.
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
- Zohaib Rehan tied the record number of maximums for 15 Rounder with 15 maxes.
- Zohaib Rehan tied the record number of maximums for 15 Rounder with 15 maxes.
- Fiona T commented on Weakest Link Mayhem 2023: Round 23 - Berserk 15. [+1 other]
- Matthew Tassier commented on Weakest Link Mayhem 2023: Round 16 - Goat Attack. [+2 others]
- Matthew Tassier commented on his game with Steven Oldham. [+1 other]
- M S R commented on Under The Radar: Aegliops. [+1 other]
- Stu Harkness tied the record number of maximums for Unlimited Jnr 9 with 9 maxes.
- Stu Harkness tied the record number of maximums for Unlimited Jnr 9 with 9 maxes.
- Paul W's 89 - 86 game with Last Ashwin Hero received a self-nomination for Game of the Week.
- Chris Hare tied the record number of maximums for Unlimited Jnr 15 with 15 maxes.
- Ian Volante commented on Weakest Link Mayhem 2023: Round 17 - Lockdown Conundrum Attack.
- Mike Lee commented on 1 vs 100(ish): Round 15: Florence's Spoilage LA.
- Liam O tied the record number of maximums for 9 Rounder with 9 maxes.
- Luke Johnson-Davies tied the record number of maximums for 15 Rounder with 15 maxes.
- Sean D tied the high score for Touchdown Jnr Numbers Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Dave Robjohns commented on Championship League: 2022: Group 6 Extendo. [+3 others]
- Colin Thompson tied the high score for Touchdown Jnr Numbers Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Bailey Cowell commented on Weakest Link Mayhem 2023: Round 15 - Italian Letters Attack. [+2 others]
- Dave Robjohns commented on Championship League: 2022: Group 6.
- Stu Harkness tied the record number of maximums for Unlimited Jnr 9 with 9 maxes.
- Stu Harkness commented on 5 Round Championships: 2023: Quarter Finals.
- Mr Dog awarded the dog bone for best Top Dog performance to Steven Grady, who lasted 13 rounds with a target of 7. Woof!
- The Duel was won by 3 people (Chris Hare, Patrick Thompson and Zohaib Rehan) with a score of 20 from 20.
5 June 2023
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
- Callum Todd's 143 - 115 game with Ethan Mahal received a nomination for Game of the Week. [×6]
- Matt OC's 139 - 104 game with Tom St received a nomination for Game of the Week. [×2]
- Philip Aston commented on Apterous Masters 2023: Round of 32.
- Ethan Mahal tied the record number of maximums for Nice 9 with 9 maxes.
- Ethan Mahal tied the record number of maximums for Nice 9 with 9 maxes.
- Florence C-L tied the record number of maximums for Touchdown Jnr Numbers Attack with 20 maxes.
- Dan Spinks commented on Weakest Link Mayhem 2023: Round 22 - Nasty 9.
- Stu Harkness commented on Callum Todd's game with Ethan Mahal.
- Callum Todd tied the record number of maximums for 15 Rounder with 15 maxes.
- Sam Cappleman-Lynes commented on Adam Latchford's game with Apterous Rex.
- Matt OC tied the record number of maximums for 15 Rounder with 15 maxes.
- Steven Grady tied the record number of maximums for Touchdown Jnr Numbers Attack with 20 maxes.
- Luke Johnson-Davies tied the record number of maximums for 15 Rounder with 15 maxes.
- Ronan M Higginson tied the record number of maximums for Touchdown Jnr Numbers Attack with 20 maxes.
- Ben H tied the high score for Touchdown Jnr Numbers Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Bradley Horrocks tied the record number of maximums for Touchdown Jnr Numbers Attack with 20 maxes.
- Sam Cappleman-Lynes's 182 - 0 game with Apterous Prune received a nomination for Game of the Week. [×2]
- Matthew Tassier's 200 - 150 game with Harry Latimer received a nomination for Game of the Week. [×2]
- Chris Hare tied the high score for Touchdown Jnr Numbers Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Sam Cappleman-Lynes tied the high score for Lockdown Numbers Attack with 200 points, and tied the record number of maximums with 20 maxes.
- Thomas Carey tied the record number of maximums for Touchdown Jnr Numbers Attack with 20 maxes.
- Sam Cappleman-Lynes commented on his game with Apterous Rex. [+1 other]
- Harry Latimer tied the record number of maximums for Touchdown Jnr Numbers Attack with 20 maxes.
- Edward Ashcroft tied the record number of maximums for Touchdown Jnr Numbers Attack with 20 maxes.
2 June 2023
- News: A total of 42 Duel Necklaces were awarded for May 2023.
1 June 2023
- News: The Duel for May 2023 was won by Chris Hare!
30 May 2023
- News: Game of the Week was won by Maria Chandler's 123 - 116 15 Rounder win against Dominic McMulkin! This week's vote is now open.
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
29 May 2023
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
- News: Florence C-L has been crowned champion of Alphabetical - Bilateral Competition!
23 May 2023
- News: Game of the Week was won by Jack Worsley's 136 - 126 15 Rounder +TB win against Tom Cappleman! This week's vote is now open.
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
22 May 2023
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
20 May 2023
- New: apterous History: April 2023.
16 May 2023
- News: Game of the Week was won by Rob Foster's 163 - 0 15 Rounder win against Apterous Prune! This week's vote is now open.
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
15 May 2023
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
- News: Tom Cappleman has been crowned champion of Eurovision Song Contest 2023!
13 May 2023
- News: Dave Robjohns has been crowned champion of Multivision!
9 May 2023
- News: Game of the Week was won by Zohaib Rehan's 164 - 0 15 Rounder win against Apterous Prune! This week's vote is now open.
- News: Jack Worsley has been crowned champion of Everything Counts X!
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
8 May 2023
- News: Updated ProRanks for this week.
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