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Hive- A Game Crawling With Possibilities

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Age Range (Description) Teen
Number of Players 2 Players
Brand Huch & Friends
Theme Strategy
Material Plastic

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  • Made by Gen42 games honored for excellence by Mensa select
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Hive is a board game with a difference. There is no board. The pieces are added to the playing area thus creating the board. As more and more pieces are added the game becomes a fight to see who can be the first to capture the opposing Queen Bee.

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Hive is a board game with a difference. There is no board. The pieces are added to the playing area thus creating the board. As more and more pieces are added the game becomes a fight to see who can be the first to capture the opposing Queen Bee.


From the manufacturer

Hive- A Game Crawling With Possibilities

Make sure to keep one eye on the Hive and the other on your opponent’s reserve pieces. Hive is a 2 player game that builds strategy skills. Hive is a game with simple rules yet challenging in depth.

The object:

To surround your opponent’s queen bee while trying to block your opponents from doing the same.

Each Player has 11 tiles; representing 5 different insects. Each insect has a unique way of moving (as

in chess) and resembles the movement of the insect depicted on the tile.

Content:

22 hexagonal tiles

Rules & decorative bag

What's in the box

  • 22 hexagonal tiles
  • Instructions
  • Bag
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    Customer reviews

    4.8 out of 5 stars
    4.8 out of 5
    2,043 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers find the game fun, easy to learn, and easy to set up. They say it's one of the best abstract strategy games out there, challenging in figuring out different strategies. Customers also appreciate the quality of the pieces, saying they're substantial and durable. They also mention that the game is great for two players and great for competitive multi-game play.

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    202 customers mention196 positive6 negative

    Customers find the game fun, easy to learn, and awesome. They also say it's a great game to play over drinks, and perfect for classrooms. Customers also say the game is simple enough for kids and interesting enough for anyone.

    "This is a great game - harder than checkers, easier than chess, to quote many other reviewers...." Read more

    "...No matter how often we play it, it is still interesting and fun! We've had it for several months now, and teaching others has been so easy!..." Read more

    "...It's simple enough for kids and interesting enough for anyone.The pieces are also very well designed and constructed...." Read more

    "This is a fun and strategic game. Easy to learn and doesn’t take very long to play. Husband and I are enjoying it." Read more

    143 customers mention130 positive13 negative

    Customers find the game simple to learn, follow, and set up. They say it's easy enough for kids and interesting enough for anyone. Customers also mention that the games are quick and fun.

    "...Great thinking game that can also be played very quickly. Game is portable, easy to setup and get going. I live this game!..." Read more

    "This is a great game - harder than checkers, easier than chess, to quote many other reviewers...." Read more

    "...We've had it for several months now, and teaching others has been so easy!..." Read more

    "...It's simple enough for kids and interesting enough for anyone.The pieces are also very well designed and constructed...." Read more

    110 customers mention107 positive3 negative

    Customers find the strategy in the tabletop game Hive to be lots of strategy possible, with very simple rule sets. They also say it invites a lot of experimentation and strategy, and is one of the best abstract strategy games out there. Customers also say the game is easy to learn and challenging in figuring out different strategies. They say it's able to expand the possible strategies to where you can get years of exciting game play. Overall, customers describe the game as a good compromise between strategy games and short easy games, with wonderful ideas and execution.

    "...Lots of strategy possible with very simple rule sets. Great thinking game that can also be played very quickly...." Read more

    "This is a great game - harder than checkers, easier than chess, to quote many other reviewers...." Read more

    "...Wonderful ideas and execution. I don't consider myself real skilled at it but I'm always happy to play with my wife or one of my kids...." Read more

    "...games that are good for two adults to play, and this makes a great change-up from cards, cribbage, chess, and backgammon!" Read more

    76 customers mention69 positive7 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the tabletop game. They mention that the pieces are substantial and well-made. The material components are durable and ceramic. The game is easy to learn and teach, and it stands up to 20-30 game plays without exhausting the stage. The tiles are quality-made to last a lifetime. They are beautifully rounded and polished. Overall, customers are happy with the product's quality and recommend it to others.

    "...I live this game!The quality of the pieces are very good and I like the size..." Read more

    "...The pieces in this box are heavy, beautifully rounded and polished, and the bugs are deeply incised, centered on the piece, and no paint outside the..." Read more

    "...The tiles are quality and I love the bag it comes in because we can take it anywhere with us even though it's not the travel sized version...." Read more

    "...The pieces are also very well designed and constructed. Very robust and satisfying to play with. Nice designs and colors...." Read more

    55 customers mention55 positive0 negative

    Customers find the game playability great, easy to learn, and perfect for 2 people to play. They also appreciate the competitive nature and the similarity to chess and domino combo.

    "Hive is a great 2-player game in the tradition of chess or Go. Lots of strategy possible with very simple rule sets...." Read more

    "This is a great strategy game for two players. The pieces are solid and beautifully made; we should have it many years from now...." Read more

    "...I appreciate that this is a competitive game, none of that co-operative game bs...." Read more

    "...Strategy and order of moves matter, but every game is different and super fun.The game pieces and carrying case are super sleek...." Read more

    51 customers mention51 positive0 negative

    Customers find the game convenient for travel. They say it's small enough to travel easily, and has a travel case. Customers also say the game is compact and fits in a provided pouch. They mention that it'd be a great game to bring camping or for a park outing.

    "...Great thinking game that can also be played very quickly. Game is portable, easy to setup and get going. I live this game!..." Read more

    "...Hive is small enough to travel easily, but might be a bit weighty for this; there seems to be a dedicated travel version available...." Read more

    "...Pocket has the benefits of being cheaper and obviously being more portable...." Read more

    "...It's also a great game for travel, because everything you need fits inside an included pouch. I went ahead and tossed the box...." Read more

    35 customers mention32 positive3 negative

    Customers find the pieces gorgeous, well weighted, and creative. They also say the design and theme is creative and fun. The tiles are nice and heavy duty with nice art work. The expansion pieces also look interesting. Customers say the game is beautiful, hard to learn the rules, and reminds them of chess in a whimsical way.

    "...The pieces in this box are heavy, beautifully rounded and polished, and the bugs are deeply incised, centered on the piece, and no paint outside the..." Read more

    "...This game is just brilliantly designed." Read more

    "...contrasted with the green-on-white grasshopper is very cool - these pieces are lovely." Read more

    "...They have a very nice, sturdy, feel to them. The insect illustrations are etched into each tile and are painted...." Read more

    32 customers mention32 positive0 negative

    Customers find the storage of the game pieces to be easy. They say it comes with a nice travel bag for the pieces that is small and easily portable. Some customers also mention that the carrying case is an added bonus.

    "...The tiles are quality and I love the bag it comes in because we can take it anywhere with us even though it's not the travel sized version...." Read more

    "...the product itself, the tiles are made of Bakelite and come with a zip-up carrying case if you prefer not to keep them in the box...." Read more

    "Great carrying bag. Lots of instructions. I guess after you learn the rules, it's just like chess." Read more

    "...One other thing I want to mention, the game comes with a pouch to carry the pieces in...." Read more

    Chess for the impatient; wish I bought it sooner
    5 Stars
    Chess for the impatient; wish I bought it sooner
    I'm 25 and an avid video gamer. I haven't played a board game since I was a kid. While I always liked the idea and strategy behind chess, the usual long and drawn out nature of chess caused me to quickly lose interest every time I played. Hive is essentially a modern chess-lite. Most games last 15-20 minutes which is perfect.I remember seeing this game recommended on Reddit several years ago. I think I took a quick look and my initial reaction was that it looked silly/childish based on the theme. I regret not looking into it more.I was actually going to "pirate" the game and 3D print all of the pieces for about $3 worth of materials and a few hours of my time, but I didn't feel good about doing that to a small game company like Gen42. It also wouldn't have looked nearly as nice, so I'm glad that I bought it. These are made of Bakelite or a similar material (think dominoes) so they have a nice heft to them. The hexagons are about 2" across the flats. The paint is applied well, especially in thin parts of the designs like the legs and antennae. The bug designs are recessed into the face of the pieces which helps protect the paint during normal use. I don't really like the included zipper pouch since I feel like having the pieces in a loose jumble would cause the paint to wear faster. So I decided to design and 3D print my own hard case out of PLA plastic with some foam added for cushioning.I spent a while deciding between this version, Hive Pocket, and Hive Carbon. The only real downside to this version is that the game and all expansions will run you $50, compared to low $30's for Hive Pocket or Hive Carbon and all the expansions. I ruled out Carbon fairly quickly since losing the colors means it isn't as easy to take a quick glance at the board and know what's going on. Pocket has the benefits of being cheaper and obviously being more portable. However having played with both now (a friend bought Pocket), the size and heft of the original pieces feels really nice. I think the smaller Hive Pocket pieces feel too fiddly and it's too easy to "bump" the board and mess the tiles up. I also feel like this version is already portable enough for my uses. Unless you're a backpacker where every pound counts or you'll be playing the game on airline tray tables I wouldn't recommend Pocket.I would recommend playing a few dozen matches with the base game before adding any of the expansions.
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    G. Elizalde
    5.0 out of 5 stars Juegazo!!!
    Reviewed in Mexico on November 22, 2019
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    diegz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gioco molto bello e vario
    Reviewed in Italy on January 24, 2020
    Sliderin
    5.0 out of 5 stars ORIGINALE e GENIALE!
    Reviewed in Italy on December 19, 2019
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    5.0 out of 5 stars ORIGINALE e GENIALE!
    Reviewed in Italy on December 19, 2019
    Ho conosciuto HIVE grazie ad una coppia di fidanzati in Sardegna che ci giocava sulla spiaggia e, avendo fatto amicizia, mi hanno invitato a provarlo! Vi dico solo che l'ho comprato immediatamente poco dopo! :) Ma che cosa è HIVE? Perchè è cosi accattivante? Hive è un gioco da "tavolo" per due giocatori, simile come meccanica agli scacchi, la cui peculiarità è il fatto che non esiste un tabellone predefinito, ma lo schema di gioco si crea e modifica mentre si gioca e ad ogni partita sarà diverso! Le partite sono veloci ma intense, è un gioco semplice da imparare ma difficile da padroneggiare e può essere molto profondo quando si impara a giocare sul serio!
    In Hive ogni giocatore mette in campo. a turni. la propria squadra di insetti, ognuno dei quali possiede mosse peculiari e movimenti specifici con l'obbiettivo finale di circondare l'Ape Regina avversaria e mettere cosi KO l'avversario. Gli animaletti sono ben rappresentati su pedine esagonali di bachelite, davvero gradevoli al tatto e dal peso conforme al tipo di gioco.
    Per concludere Hive è un gioco che piacerà tantissimo ai piu riflessivi, da poter giocare in posti anche insoliti vista la sua portabilità o come passatempo nelle serate piovose dopo cena! :)
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Uno de los mejores juegos para 2 jugadores
    Reviewed in Mexico on September 25, 2020
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    Carlos Rodriguez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Horas y horas de diversión
    Reviewed in Mexico on September 25, 2017
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