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AoPS's famous button clicking game, Reaper.
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'''Reaper''' is AoPS's famous button clicking game.
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To access any upcoming or current games, hover your mouse over the FTW tab and click "Reaper". Alternatively, click [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/reaper here].
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==About==
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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.
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===Game Interface===
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The main Reaper page displays all running or planned games. Click any game to enter.
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Each running game contains:
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* '''Game Details''' - Specific rules for that game (e.g., "One reap per 24 hours. Must have 7 days to win.")
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* '''Timer''' - Shows time elapsed since the last reap (shared among all users)
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* '''Reap Button''' - "Click to REAP this time" button to claim the current time
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* '''Scoreboard''' - Lists players by total time, number of reaps, and average time per reap
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===How to Play===
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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.
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===Special Features===
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* '''Multipliers''' - Approximately 10% chance to multiply your reap (Double, Triple, etc.)
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* '''Octuple Reap''' - Extremely rare (0.1% chance) multiplies your reap by 8x
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* '''Game Logs''' - Games may be logged by the user community
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==Strategy==
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===Sniping===
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"Sniping" means reaping immediately before another player, leaving them with minimal time (usually single-digit seconds).
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* '''Double-snipe''' - Sniping two players simultaneously
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* '''Triple-snipe''' - Sniping three players simultaneously
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To avoid being sniped, refresh the page before reaping since Reaper updates every 5-10 seconds.
  
To access any upcoming or current games, please hover your mouse over the FTW tab, and then click "Reaper".  Alternatively, click [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/reaper here].
 
 
==FAQ==
 
==FAQ==
<i>Source:chaotic_iak</i><br />
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'''What is Reaper?'''
<b>What is Reaper?</b>
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:Reaper is a game of strategy and time-management in AoPS. Access it [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/reaper/ here].
<p>Reaper is a game of strategy and time-management in AoPS. You can access it [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/reaper/ here].</p>
 
 
 
  
<b>How do I play?</b>
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'''How do I play?'''
<p>Click to reap. The time shown on the timer will belong to you, and the timer will be reset. To win, meet the requirements, which is currently always "reach xyz hours/days first". Read the aforementioned sticky for more information.</p>
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: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).
  
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'''Why do I get much less time than what the timer shows?'''
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:You were sniped. Someone reaped between Reaper's 5-10 second updates. Always refresh before reaping to get the latest timer information.
  
<b>Why do I get much less time (0-10 seconds) than what the timer on Reaper shows?</b>
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'''Why do I get much more time than what the timer shows?'''
<p>It's called sniping and it's usual. Reaper is designed to update every 5-10 seconds, so in the meantime between a Reaper update and your reap, there might be another person reaped the time already (and Reaper hasn't shown this because it hasn't updated). Refresh your page before reaping to ensure Reaper has refreshed and you don't get sniped.
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:You received a multiplied reap - a random bonus that multiplies your gained time.
<br>P.S. If you propose that Reaper should make its update rate higher, it will bring down the server.</p>
 
  
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'''Where can I find past game results?'''
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:Check the [[Reaper Archives]] for games not in the Hall of Fame.
  
<b>Why do I get much more time than what the timer on Reaper shows?</b>
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'''Are games still active?'''
<p>If you are lucky, you can get a multiplied reap. This is when the time you gain is multiplied by a certain number. A Double Reap is not that rare, but an Octuple Reap is!</p>
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:Yes, games run periodically. Check the main Reaper page for current and upcoming games.
  
<b>Where can I find who won games that aren't in the Hall of Fame?</b>
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[[Category:Games]]
<p>Go to the [[Reaper Archives]].</p>
 

Latest revision as of 22:27, 6 September 2025

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.

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.