{"title":"Hive | Board Game","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHive\u003c\/em\u003e is a two-player abstract strategy game played without a board, making it perfect for any flat surface. It includes 22 insect-themed pieces—11 black and 11 white—each with unique movement rules, as players compete to surround the opponent’s queen bee.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hive-the-pillbug-expansion","title":"Hive The Pillbug Expansion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategories: Expansion for Base-game, Abstract Strategy, Animals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics: Grid Movement, Tile Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Players: 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges: 9+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaytime: 20 Min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pillbug in \u003cem\u003eHive\u003c\/em\u003e moves one space at a time like many other pieces, but it also has a special ability that can be used instead of its regular movement. 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Gather 3-12 friends or family members and dive into a fun-filled session where the goal is to think like the group—because standing out might just send you off the board!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of questions based on experiences and opinions, \u003cem\u003eHive Mind™\u003c\/em\u003e challenges players to match their answers with others. It’s not about being correct; it’s about being in sync with the hive! Each round, players roll a die to determine how many of the lowest-scoring players move down the player board. Then, a question is asked, and everyone writes down their answers, hoping to match with as many players as possible. Points are scored for each match, and as the game progresses, those who fail to stay in the hive move lower on the board. Once one or more players drop below level six, they are eliminated from the Hive Mind, and everyone else wins!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the perfect game for testing how well you know your friends and family—or discovering just how differently you all think!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castillo Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41117444636756,"sku":"CLP216","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/1567\/1636\/files\/clp216_web_box_3d_l.jpg?v=1717208166"},{"product_id":"hive","title":"Hive","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this intense strategy game, soldier ants battle fiercely to maintain control of the hive's exterior, while Beetles climb to dominate the top. Spiders maneuver into strategic positions, and Grasshoppers leap in for the kill. With one eye on the hive and the other on your opponent's reserves, the tension escalates—one wrong move, and your Queen Bee could be quickly surrounded, leading to a swift game over!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe action begins immediately with no setup required; the game starts as soon as the first piece is placed. As more pieces are added, they form a dynamic, ever-changing pattern that becomes the playing surface itself. 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