Smart Zone Games Hive Pocket
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Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Number of Players | 2 to 4 |
Brand | Smart Zone Games |
Theme | Cartoons |
Material | Plastic |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 6.2 x 1.7 x 5.7 inches |
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Item Weight | 9.8 ounces |
ASIN | B0079L0EKY |
Item model number | 5513668 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 9 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #33,004 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #967 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | July 24, 2014 |
Language | German |
Manufacturer | Distribution Solutions LLC |
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Product Description
Hive pocket board game is the very same wonderful game we all love, but in a compact version. With all its pieces in a portable small cloth bag, this game can provide fun just about anywhere!
From the Manufacturer
Hive pocket is the very same wonderful game we all love, but in a compact version. With all its pieces in a portable small cloth bag, this game can provide fun just about anywhere.
From the manufacturer
Smart Zone Games Hive Pocket
- Hive pocket is the same wonderful game we love, but in a compact version.
- With all its pieces in a portable small cloth bag, this game can provide fun just about anywhere.
- This edition includes two pieces: “The Mosquito” and the “The Ladybug”. These additions will expand the scope of the game and provide additional hours of fun!
Content:
- 26 Hexagonal tiles
- Rules
- Cloth Bag
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Customers like the quality, portability, ease of use, appearance and playability of the tabletop game. For example, they mention it's engaging like chess, it plays pretty quickly and the instructions are easy to understand. That said, they're happy with the portability and the attractive pieces.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the tabletop game. They mention that it's an engaging strategy game for two people that is easy to learn and play over and over. They also say that it is compelling and confusing at times. Customers also say it'll be a fun game for both kids and adults. They appreciate the perfect information and the quick strategic game for 2 that is complete in 10-30 minutes.
"Easy to learn, hard but fun to master. Product is high quality and highly portable. I prefer this version of the game. I got it for about $22...." Read more
"...Honestly this is one of the most simple yet super fun games I have come across. I am very glad I bought it. My husband also loves this game...." Read more
"...It's engaging like chess, without the centuries of strategic "baggage" that requires months of study before you can even call yourself an..." Read more
"This game is very addicting and easy to learn. I love how compact and easy it is to carry around so it's great for traveling and playing on-the-go...." Read more
Customers find the pocket edition of the game to be a nice size for travel. They say the pieces are plenty big for comfortable play. Customers also mention that the game is easy to pack in a backpack.
"Easy to learn, hard but fun to master. Product is high quality and highly portable. I prefer this version of the game. I got it for about $22...." Read more
"The pocket version is great for portability without being too small. The colors and expansions included are nice too...." Read more
"...advantages that Hive enjoys, however, is that it is even more portable that chess, requiring no board...." Read more
"This game is very addicting and easy to learn. I love how compact and easy it is to carry around so it's great for traveling and playing on-the-go...." Read more
Customers find the game easy to learn and play. They say it has a simple concept and a readily grasped set of rules. They also appreciate the included instructions, which are easy to understand. Customers also mention that the game is much more accessible to people than chess, and not as intimidating as ches. However, they find it enjoyable and challenging as they become better at it.
"Easy to learn, hard but fun to master. Product is high quality and highly portable. I prefer this version of the game. I got it for about $22...." Read more
"...Honestly this is one of the most simple yet super fun games I have come across. I am very glad I bought it. My husband also loves this game...." Read more
"...And yet, the rules are even simpler than those of chess, something I can explain to anyone in five minutes...." Read more
"This game is very addicting and easy to learn. I love how compact and easy it is to carry around so it's great for traveling and playing on-the-go...." Read more
Customers find the pieces beautiful, well-designed, and attractive. They also appreciate the effective graphics and the appealing insect pieces. Customers also mention that the game resembles chess, with colorful, effective graphics. Overall, customers are happy with the appearance and quality of the game.
"...The colors and expansions included are nice too. I bought one for friends and one for myself and I'm glad with the purchase...." Read more
"...So the aesthetics of each set are very similar. The Carbon set is very distinctive, but I've heard people say they like the cue of the insect colors..." Read more
"...As a whole, excellent game, beautifully wrought, a truly elegant design." Read more
"...34;Hive" is a creative and fun 2-player strategy game that tantalizes the same mental faculties of chess, but without the same difficulty and..." Read more
Customers find the game relatively quick and easy to play. They also say the strategy is complex, but the rules are easy to pick up. Overall, customers say the game is small and portable, and can be played in 15-20 minutes.
"...The game itself is extremely fun, easy to learn + teach, and quick to play...." Read more
"...The strategy is deep, but the game is much simpler and plays faster than chess...." Read more
"...Everyone seems to like it. People catch on super fast. I also bought the pillbug expansion...." Read more
"Zero set-up, doesn’t take long, not as intimidating as chess for new players, and just such a delight. My favorite game!..." Read more
Customers find the value of the tabletop game to be worth the price. They say it has tons of replayable value, and is cheaper than the full size copy. Customers also say it's a great purchase that saves them a ton of money.
"...Good value for money versus the full size game as it comes with two of the expansion pack pieces." Read more
"...The price is perfect and the only thing I would possibly change is the map-like folding directions...." Read more
"...Pocket edition comes with the Ladybug and Mosquito expansions. Totally worth it. It recommends getting to know he game first before using them...." Read more
"...introduced HIVE to me a couple of years ago and the price was right for this edition, especially considering that it comes with the Ladybug and..." Read more
Customers appreciate the expansions that come with the tabletop game. They say it's great to have the expansion pieces without having to buy them. Customers also mention that the pocket version comes with several extensions.
"...Good value for money versus the full size game as it comes with two of the expansion pack pieces." Read more
"...SECOND, this littler version is great, partly because it includes two new pieces - yay expansions! -..." Read more
"...The game also came with two additional pieces with their own moves, I've played a few times to get the hang of everything and will start integrating..." Read more
"...Second, you get TWO expansion sets with it...." Read more
Customers like the feel of the tabletop game. They mention the pieces have a lovely feel, are thick, smooth, and heavy. They also say the game is tactile and satisfying to hold and play. Some say the tiles are tactilely pleasant, and the impression is essentially flawless.
"...The pieces are durable and tactile, very fun to hold and play with...." Read more
"...I am very impressed. Storage bag is really soft and nice hand feel to it. Don't think that matters? If you carry it around you will...." Read more
"...These work perfectly well and feel nice in the hand...." Read more
"This travel game is great! The playing pieces have a lovely feel; are thick, smooth and heavy; and fit perfectly in the drawstring bag...." Read more
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So far, I've played several editions of Hive: my pocket edition (being reviewed), the standard edition, and the digital version on Steam. I've played several dozen games, now, so I'm evaluating the game from a novice perspective. That alone should tell you something; Hive is a deep enough game that you don't come close to mastering it in a few dozen plays. And yet, the rules are even simpler than those of chess, something I can explain to anyone in five minutes.
Another thing you can tell from my playing history is that I really enjoy this game. These several dozen games have taken place over the course of three weeks, so I'd call myself an enthusiastic novice. I used to be a fairly committed chess player for a short period of time, and Hive evokes very similar feelings. It's a two player game in which the players take turns, moving their pieces in distinctive ways in order to capture the opponent's royalty (here a queen bee instead of a king). In both cases, there's no luck, and the position on the board is very dynamic and complex.
I'm not qualified to say whether or not Hive is as deep as chess, but unless you're a pretty serious player of either, you'll be able to get enough strategic depth out of either one. There are a few things that I actually enjoy more about Hive. First of all, I like the theme and aesthetics of the cute hexagonal bug tiles, although this is highly subjective. One undeniable advantages that Hive enjoys, however, is that it is even more portable that chess, requiring no board. A relatively flat surface will do; a highlight of my recent cruise to Bermuda was playing with my stepdaughter on their beautiful beaches.
This leads us to the qualities of this particular set. The pocket edition, like all the current Hive editions, consists of nice sturdy hexagonal tiles made of bakelite. All sets use the same art for the etched insect icons. The standard and pocket editions have black and ivory pieces with different colors for the etching of each type of insect, while the Carbon set etchings are colored the opposite of the black and white tiles. The tiles for the pocket edition are about an inch across, while the standard and Carbon tiles are about twice that.
So the aesthetics of each set are very similar. The Carbon set is very distinctive, but I've heard people say they like the cue of the insect colors. I don't think the pocket tiles suffer from being smaller than the other tiles; on the contrary, it makes them more portable. Like everyone says, the bakelite material is very pleasing, like mahjong tiles. I like the insect iconography, but I understand a minority of players are just turned off by the bug theme. It's abstract enough that I feel safe saying that won't be a problem for most people.
One thing that I think sets the pocket edition apart is the price; the full retail price is currently $25, but it's selling as of now for $18 and change on Amazon. Since I view the size of the pocket edition to be an asset on the balance, the reduced price tag makes it only more attractive as compared to the other editions. I don't feel that anything is sacrificed by the smaller tiles, and one's preference for the standard/pocket style versus the Carbon edition might go either way.
I don't really have anything negative to say about this game, at all. I've been able to get several other people to enjoy this game enough to buy their own set. It's engaging like chess, without the centuries of strategic "baggage" that requires months of study before you can even call yourself an amateur. This is currently my favorite two-player game and my favorite abstract strategic game.
Honestly this is one of the most simple yet super fun games I have come across. I am very glad I bought it. My husband also loves this game. It was the perfect birthday gift for him! The pieces are very well made and are like dominoes. The game comes with a bag that has more than enough room for all the pieces including the expansion that it came with. The game itself seems a little complicated at first but I played with the instructions in front of us and we both got it in just a couple games. It is definitely a little pricey but I waited for a small sale and I think it was totally worth it.
Overall I would definitely recommend this game. It is super fun and well made. It is a little easier than chess but still has plenty of strategy involved. My husband’s only complaint about the game was he wished the pieces were bigger. The game has a rule about moving pieces, if it can’t slide into a spot it can’t go there (with the exception of a couple bugs). I could play with the pocket version just fine and knew if a piece could slide into a spot but my husband struggled a little more with it.
Just letting you know, if you are wondering if your beetle can sit on your opponent’s bee and spawn your pieces around it, yes. Yes you can.
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Las partidas se hacen muy amenas y divertidas. Las fichas son del tamaño justo para un juego de este tipo.
La única pega es que las instrucciones vienen en alemán y francés, aunque pueden encontrarse en internet sin problemas.
La expansión que falta (bicho bola), puede comprarse por separado.