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Age Range (Description) | Teen |
Number of Players | 2 Players |
Brand | Huch & Friends |
Theme | Strategy |
Material | Plastic |
About this item
- High quality
- Soldier ants and grasshoppers
- Made by Gen42 games honored for excellence by Mensa select
- Dr.Toy product of excellence award winner
- International gamer awards winner
- Made by Gen42 Games - Honoured for excellence by Mensa Select
- Dr. Toy Product of Excellence award winner
- International Gamer awards winner
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 8.2 x 2.6 x 8.2 inches |
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Item Weight | 1 pounds |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B000EN5ZLW |
Item model number | 5525890 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #10,919 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #324 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | September 24, 2015 |
Manufacturer | Gen42 Games |
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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
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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The quality of the pieces are very good and I like the size (the travel version is fine for increased portability, but the full-size version does not take up much table space in the first place)
Great game!!!
This item DISPLAYS with the red plastic cut out front, and the current seven award logos are not shown. So, not what I was hunting, I thought. BUT further down in the interior description it does show the "original second edition" white box, which has the circular zipper travel pouch. All the other newer versions have some kind of cloth pouch. The back clearly displays the batch number, full manufacturer info, and model number. So, I gambled and ordered. And yay! I got the white box with award logos.
Why does it matter which mfgr and edition? Because if you want to buy the separate additional bugs, you need them to match! I did purchase the extras, in white packaging which matched the box I received. The pieces were identical in color and shape to the main set. Complaints about mismatches and poor workmanship show up in many of the lower ratings for the "other" kinds of packaging.
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 lines. Just as with chess pieces, I want a game to be a challenge to play and a pleasure to look at and handle. There's a reason many board gamers spend money and time to painstakingly paint the miniatures - it doesn't affect game play but does affect pleasure in the game for some players. I hope this is useful information!
Great value for money, IMHO, and after some practice using the basic set, I'd love to buy some of the expansion sets.
It's difficult to find new games that are good for two adults to play, and this makes a great change-up from cards, cribbage, chess, and backgammon!
Some games can take longer than 20 minutes if the players like to think. I advise getting a chess clock app and limiting the game time if that’s a concern for you.
5/5
If your interest develops further, there are instructional books to enhance your game with some of the strategies. You can also visit Board Game Arena to watch live games in progress or replay old games. There are also three "expansion pieces" you can add for even more contemplation.
Two hints. Play "tournament rules" where you can't play the queen (Bee) on the first move. This greatly reduces draws and stalemates. Also, open by placing a 'hopper' with the queen subsequently placed next to it. Later in the game you may then have the opportunity to jump the hopper away from your queen reducing the pressure on it.
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Ogni esercito è formato, nella sua versione base, da 3 cavallette, 2 ragni, 3 formiche guerriere ed uno scarabeo oltre che la sopracitata ape regina.
Ognuno è caratterizzato da un suo tipo di movimento: le cavallette salteranno attraversando l'intero alveare, i ragni si sposteranno lungo i bordi, le formiche che sono le più mobili possono arrivare pressoché ovunque mentre gli scarabei possono scalare tutti gli altri insetti ed immobilizzarli. L'importante è non spezzare mai l'alveare!
Un gioco molto tattico con partite veloci ed avvincenti, solo per 2 giocatori.
Consigliatissimo!
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! :)
Con un prezzo adatto a tutte le tasche, lo CONSIGLIO davvero a tutti gli amanti dei giochi "astratti"
Reviewed in Italy on December 19, 2019
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! :)
Con un prezzo adatto a tutte le tasche, lo CONSIGLIO davvero a tutti gli amanti dei giochi "astratti"
Es quizá el mejor abstracto para dos jugadores.
La edición presenta unas piezas de baquelita con grabado y un tamaño y peso únicos en el mundillo, además incluye una práctica bolsa de viaje para llevar el juego a todas partes.
Es 100% de estrategia donde el mejor jugador o las mejores jugadas ganarán, nada de suerte involucrada, digamos que es tipo ajedrez pero menos complejo