Hive
Surround the queen — a portable abstract masterpiece with no board needed.
Who it's for
Two-player strategy fans who want a deep, portable game with no luck involved.
Not for you if…
You want more than 2 players, thematic storytelling, or cooperative play.
Vibe's take
strategic, abstract, elegant, tactical, timeless
About this game
Hive is a two-player abstract game played without a board — you surround your opponent's queen bee using a growing hive of insects, each with unique movement. It travels in a tin, plays in 20 minutes, and offers a lifetime of strategic depth.
Get it
from €19
Mechanics
Categories
By the numbers
Players
Duration
20 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
2.3 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
7.2/10
Rank #333
40k ratings
Published
2001
Designed by
John Yianni
Published by
Zhiyanjia, Productief BV, Oficina do Aprendiz, Smart Zone Games, Crómola, Reflexshop, Ludicus Games, Gen42 Games, HUCH!, Gigamic, G3, Wargames Club Publishing, Tantrix UK Ltd., uplay.it edizioni, Magellan, Jolly Thinkers, Ghenos Games, 64 Ounce Games, Vendetta, asmodee
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