Reaper
Reaper is AoPS's famous button clicking game.
To access any upcoming or current games, hover your mouse over the FTW tab and click "Reaper". Alternatively, click here.
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About
Reaper is a strategy game where players compete to accumulate the most time possible before others claim it. The objective is to reap as much time as possible and reach the target specified for each game.
Game Interface
The main Reaper page displays all running or planned games. Click any game to enter.
Each running game contains:
- Game Details - Specific rules for that game (e.g., "One reap per 24 hours. Must have 7 days to win.")
- Timer - Shows time elapsed since the last reap (shared among all users)
- Reap Button - "Click to REAP this time" button to claim the current time
- Scoreboard - Lists players by total time, number of reaps, and average time per reap
How to Play
When the timer shows accumulated time (e.g., "Last reap was 20 minutes ago"), clicking the reap button claims that time and adds it to your total. The timer then resets to zero for all players. Only players who have reaped appear on the scoreboard.
Special Features
- Multipliers - Approximately 10% chance to multiply your reap (Double, Triple, etc.)
- Octuple Reap - Extremely rare (0.1% chance) multiplies your reap by 8x
- Game Logs - Games may be logged by the user community
Strategy
Sniping
"Sniping" means reaping immediately before another player, leaving them with minimal time (usually single-digit seconds).
- Double-snipe - Sniping two players simultaneously
- Triple-snipe - Sniping three players simultaneously
To avoid being sniped, refresh the page before reaping since Reaper updates every 5-10 seconds.
FAQ
What is Reaper?
- Reaper is a game of strategy and time-management in AoPS. Access it here.
How do I play?
- Click to reap when the timer shows accumulated time. The time becomes yours and the timer resets. To win, meet the game's requirements (typically reaching a certain number of hours/days first).
Why do I get much less time than what the timer shows?
- You were sniped. Someone reaped between Reaper's 5-10 second updates. Always refresh before reaping to get the latest timer information.
Why do I get much more time than what the timer shows?
- You received a multiplied reap - a random bonus that multiplies your gained time.
Where can I find past game results?
- Check the Reaper Archives for games not in the Hall of Fame.
Are games still active?
- Yes, games run periodically. Check the main Reaper page for current and upcoming games.
