Surround the queen — a portable abstract masterpiece with no board needed.
Vibe's take
strategic, abstract, elegant, tactical, timeless
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.
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.
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
Sounds like your kind of game?
Surround the queen — a portable abstract masterpiece with no board needed.
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