Hive
Surround the queen — a portable abstract masterpiece with no board needed.
👥 2 players⏱ approx. 20 min🪄 A round to warm up8+
★ 7.2 · BGG #336
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.
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Vibe's take
strategic, abstract, elegant, tactical, timeless
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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.
AbstractTwo PlayerStrategy
Get it
from $42
By the numbers
Players
Best at 2 playersWorks with 2
Duration
20 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
2.3 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
7.2/10
Rank #336
41k ratings
Published
2001
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