Hive

Abstract Strategy, Animals

by John Yianni

Score

7.2

Ratings

40,493

Published

2001

Players

2 players

BGG community rating

Ranked #333 on BoardGameGeek

Complexity

2.3

Light-Medium

Best with

players

Play time

20 min

Age

Information

Players

2 players

Best with

2 players

Play time

20 min

Age

Complexity

2.3 / 5 · Light-Medium

BGG Rank

#333

Published

2001

Designer

John Yianni

Artist

John Yianni

Publishers

Gen42 Games, 64 Ounce Games, Crómola

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About

Hive is a strategic game for two players that is not restricted by a board and can be played anywhere on any flat surface. Hive is made up of twenty two pieces, eleven black and eleven white, resembling a variety of creatures each with a unique way of moving. With no setting up to do, the game begins when the first piece is placed down. As the subsequent pieces are placed this forms a pattern that becomes the playing surface (the pieces themselves become the board). Unlike other such games, the pieces are never eliminated and not all have to be played. The object of the game is to totally surround your opponent's queen, while at the same time trying to block your opponent from doing likewise to your queen. The player to totally surround his opponent's queen wins the game. ••• Hive FAQ - please read before posting questions in the forum!

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