Hive Pocket Edition is a highly portable, two-player abstract strategy game with a typical playing time of 15 to 30 minutes. Recommended for ages 8 and up, this clever game features tile placement and grid movement mechanics where your insect pieces serve as both the units and the board itself.
Tactical Insect Warfare
In Hive, there is no board to set up. Play begins as soon as the first tile is placed, with subsequent pieces forming a shifting, connected pattern of tiles. Each player commands a variety of creepy-crawlies, each with unique movement capabilities: the Beetle climbs over other tiles, the Grasshopper leaps over occupied spaces, and the Spider moves exactly three spaces along the edge. The objective is simple yet intensely challenging: completely surround your opponent's Queen Bee while protecting your own.
A Compact Travel Classic
Designed by John Yianni and originally published by Gen42 Games in 2001, Hive has become a modern classic of abstract tabletop gaming. It has earned widespread acclaim for offering chess-like depth with simple, elegant rules and highly durable components.
What Makes Hive Pocket Special?
Unlike the standard base game which contains 22 pieces, Hive Pocket Edition includes the Mosquito and Ladybug expansions out of the box, bringing the total to 26 pieces. It also features smaller, lighter tiles that are perfect for travel, and comes complete with a convenient storage bag so you can enjoy deep tactical battles on any flat surface, wherever you go.
