How many players is Hive?

Hive plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 9 and up.

How long does Hive take to play?

A game of Hive takes 20 min, at medium-light complexity (2.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Hive rates 7.3/10 from 30,402 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / animals game built around enclosure, grid movement, hexagon grid.

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2 players · 20 min · age 9+ · ★ 7.3 on BGG

Best for 2 players aged 9+ who like abstract strategy games — medium-light complexity, plays in 20 min.

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Use your insects to trap your opponent's Queen Bee in this board-less abstract game.

Mechanics: Enclosure, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Pieces as Map, Slide/Push, Three Dimensional Movement · Designer: John Yianni

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How many players is Hive?: Hive plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 9 and up.
How long does Hive take to play?: A game of Hive takes 20 min, at medium-light complexity (2.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Hive any good?: Hive rates 7.3/10 from 30,402 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / animals game built around enclosure, grid movement, hexagon grid.