Summary
- Release Year: 2013
- Genres: Card & Board Game, Indie, Shooter, Strategy
- Platforms: DOS, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: BlueLine Game Studios
Hive (2013) Review
Hive is a unique and challenging board game that is perfect for strategy lovers. The goal is to capture your opponent’s Queen Bee, and the game can be played on any surface.
Hive is played with hexagonal tiles, each of which has a different type of bug on it. There are six different types of bugs:
- Queen Bee: The most important piece on the board. If the Queen Bee is captured, the game is over.
- Ant: The most common piece on the board. Ants can move one space in any direction.
- Beetle: A strong piece that can move two spaces in any direction.
- Grasshopper: A fast piece that can jump over other pieces.
- Spider: A piece that can move three spaces in any direction, but only along the edges of the board.
- Mosquito: A piece that can fly over other pieces.
The game starts with each player placing a Queen Bee tile on the table. Players then take turns placing tiles on the board, connecting them to the Queen Bee. The first player to completely surround their opponent’s Queen Bee wins the game.
Hive is a simple game to learn, but it is difficult to master. There are many different strategies that can be used to win, and the game is constantly evolving. This makes Hive a great game for both casual and experienced gamers.
What makes Hive unique?
There are several things that make Hive unique among board games.
- No board: Hive is played on any surface, which makes it a great game to take with you when you travel.
- Hexagonal tiles: The hexagonal tiles allow for a variety of different board configurations, which keeps the game fresh and exciting.
- Stackable pieces: The pieces can be stacked on top of each other, which creates new possibilities for strategy.
How to play Hive
Hive is a relatively simple game to learn, but it can be difficult to master. The basic rules of the game are as follows:
- The game starts with each player placing a Queen Bee tile on the table.
- Players then take turns placing tiles on the board, connecting them to the Queen Bee.
- Tiles can be placed in any direction, but they must be connected to at least one other tile.
- The first player to completely surround their opponent’s Queen Bee wins the game.
There are a few additional rules that you need to know in order to play Hive, but these are the basics. Once you understand the basic rules, you can start to experiment with different strategies.
Strategies for winning Hive
There are many different strategies that can be used to win Hive. Some of the most common strategies include:
- Controlling the center: The center of the board is the most important area to control. If you can control the center, you will be able to limit your opponent’s movement and make it easier to surround their Queen Bee.
- Building walls: Walls can be used to block your opponent’s movement and protect your Queen Bee. Walls can be made by stacking tiles on top of each other.
- Using bugs strategically: Each type of bug has its own unique abilities. Learning how to use each bug effectively will give you a significant advantage in the game.
Conclusion
Hive is a unique and challenging board game that is perfect for strategy lovers. The game is simple to learn, but difficult to master. There are many different strategies that can be used to win, which makes Hive a great game for both casual and experienced gamers.
If you are looking for a new board game to play, I highly recommend Hive. It is a fun, challenging, and rewarding game that will keep you entertained for hours on end.
Review Score
9/10
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