It can't be placed directly on top of the Hive, even though it can be moved there later. Note: When it is first placed, the Beetle is placed in the same way as all other pieces.
All four Beetles can be stacked on top of each other. The only way to block a Beetle that is on top of the Hive is to move another Beetle on top of it. It can also drop into spaces that are surrounded and therefore not accessible to most other creatures.įrom its position, the white Beetle is able to move into one of four positions. Unlike any other creature though, it can also move on top of the Hive.Ī piece with a beetle on top of it is unable to move and for the purposes of the placing rules, the stack takes on the color of the Beetle.įrom its position on top of the Hive, the Beetle can move from tile to tile across the top of the Hive. The Beetle, like the Queen Bee, moves only one space per turn. Even though it is restricted in this way, if moved at the right time it can severely disrupt your opponent's plans.įrom this position, the black Queen Bee is able to move into one of four spaces.
The Queen Bee can move only one space per turn. If a piece the only connection between two parts of the Hive, it may not be moved. Note: All pieces must always touch at least one other piece. Once your Queen Bee has been placed (but not before), you can decide whether to use each turn after that to place another tile or to move one of the pieces that have already been placed.Įach creature has its own way of moving about the Hive and it's possible to move pieces to a position where they touch one or more of your opponent's tiles. You must place your Queen Bee on your fourth turn if you have not placed it before. Your Queen Bee can be placed at any time from your first to your fourth turn. It is possible to win the game without placing all your pieces but once a piece has been placed it can't be removed. However, with the exception of the first piece placed by each player, pieces may not be placed next to a piece of the opponent's color. PlacingĪ new piece can be introduced into the game at any time. Players then take turns to either place or move any one of their pieces. Play begings with one player placing a piece from their hand in the center of the table and the next player joining one of their own pieces to it edge to edge. The pieces in play define the playing surface, known as the Hive. The first player to surround their opponent's Queen Bee wins. The pieces surrounding the Queen Bee can be made up of a mixture of both your pieces and your opponent's. The object of the game is to totally surround your opponent's Queen Bee whilst at the same time trying to stop your opponent from doing the same to you.
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