Huch & Friends Hive - Multilingual - Board Game

Fun game that can be played anywhere and easy to learn and has been made to a high quality

Pros:- Quick to learn- Quick game to play- Very replayable- Difficult to master due to so many strategies- Suitable for all ages really- Easy to transport- Beautiful pieces that feel high quality- Comes with carry bag that packs down small into your luggageCons:- Highly addictive game!

Hive is an outstanding two-player abstract strategy game that truly challenges the mind. With no board and a simple set of hexagonal tiles representing different insects, each insect moves in a unique way, much like chess pieces, defending your Queen Bee or tactical surroundings your opponents Queen Bee.

Bought as a present for a couple, they found it an excellent game to take for a day out walking or to a viewpoint to relax with due to the durability and weight of the parts. Easy to learn but hard to master.

I brought this game in December after searching for 'top 10 two player games'. It is almost certainly my favourite game to play at home. I have since brought it for my sister who also loves it and will often claim to playing it all evening with her partner. The aim of the game is to surround your opponents queen bee by using your ants, grasshoppers, beetles and spiders. As others have said, it share aspects with chess but appeals to people who might not play chess due to how formal a game often feels.Build quality: I have played the travel and main editions. The travel edition is much smaller and is easier for those looking to take it away with limited space. However the main game has game tiles that feel great in your hand and make a quality sound when tapped together.Longevity: We have played this regularly for 2 months and are not bored yet. We have brought the expansion pieces. However, personally I feel that these lengthen the game too much and change the simplicity of the original game. The game usually only lasts approx. 15 -20mins although some of the expansion pieces extend this to 30mins.Value for money: The price I paid seems ok. it isn't overly expensive when you consider how much it gets used.Comparisons: We also brought Jaipur at the same time. My partner probably enjoys this more as it requires a little less thought. Hive, on the other hand does require a fair degree of concentration.Overall: I would highly recommend this game and its appearance in 'top 10 lists' is very much justified!

Excellent game in so many ways. Easy to learn and you can buy two add-ons which we did and I fully recommend as it takes the game to the next level. Having said that we played just this game without the add-ons and it was great. The pouch makes this a great game to put in your bag to play at any time & place. We took ours to France and played it everyday and many people asked all about it. We take it and play it everywhere. Once you have learned the moves of each insect you are away. we keep the instruction in the pouch so if need be, we can check the movements. I cant say at what age this can start at as each young person is different but adults will grasp it very quickly and enjoy a different game each time you play.

Bought on a whim as reviews were good, ahead of a holiday with my partner. Only two of use, so looking for something different than cards. We both really enjoy it- allows for strategic, quick plays. Easy to pick up- many ways to play!Took on a holiday with friends who are keen gamers and it went down brilliantly. First night, there was an impromptu tournament!A staple now for a rainy afternoon and for holidays.Easy to pack with the bag, pieces feel weighty and tactile.Would highly recommend.

I had Hive, travel version, for Christmas.It really is a superb game. Simple, nicely made with satisfyingly chunky pieces, cleverly thought out. It is easy to learn but challenging to play. As others have said is rather like a freestyle chess, but producing a game that generally lasts about 20 minutes and leaves you eager for a rematch.Five stars all the way.This purchase: I bought the full sized version as birthday gift for a friend only to find that, despite the description on Amazon clearly stating the languages as being English and French, it is actually the Spanish version, with no English instructions. Obviously I can come up with a work around, copy my instructions etc, but I'm left frustrated and disappointed.