"no-board"

2001 · 2 Players · ~20 min · Competitive

Hive is an abstract strategy game that distills competitive two-player gameplay down to its purest form: no board, no luck, no hidden information, just 22 hexagonal tiles and a battle to surround your opponent's Queen Bee. Each insect type moves differently, creating a tactical puzzle that's easy to learn and deep enough to sustain years of competitive play. The Bakelite tiles are nearly indestructible, it plays anywhere you have a flat surface, and at 20 minutes a game, the only real limitation is that it's strictly two players. For fans of abstract strategy, Hive is essential.