Hive® Game
Official Digital Edition
Free · In-App Purchases
Mensa Select Winner! Official tutorial by John Yianni. Strong AI, no ads. Now with redesigned UI, local WiFi, and Game Center support!
"What impresses me most about this Hive® app is how the AI plays with true strategic depth—enough to challenge even seasoned Hive veterans. The developers have captured the purity of the game beautifully: no clutter, no distractions, just clean design that lets the elegance of Hive shine through. A thoughtful, well-crafted adaptation."
– John Yianni, creator of Hive®
The award-winning tabletop classic Hive® is now in your pocket.
Created with the blessing of the game’s designer, John Yianni, this app delivers a clean, focused, and beautifully polished digital Hive® experience.
Hive® is a captivating strategy game often described as “nature’s chess.” There is no board — the game itself is built from the creatures you place. Your goal is simple: surround your opponent’s Queen Bee while keeping your own safe. Easy to learn, endlessly deep to master.
OFFICIAL HIVE® EXPERIENCE
Faithful to the vision of its original designer, this app captures the award-winning rules and timeless elegance of Hive® without compromise.
THE COMPLETE HIVE®
Play Hive® exactly as intended. Alongside the base game, all three official expansion pieces are included: Mosquito, Ladybug, and Pillbug.
THE RUSTYBLADE™ AI
Don’t settle for predictable opponents. RustyBlade™ is a bold, aggressive AI engine that plays with initiative and intent. It doesn’t aim for safe draws — it fights for victory. Expect intense, uncompromising strategic battles.
PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS TOO
New to Hive®? The fully adjustable difficulty lets RustyBlade™ become a patient training partner. Learn the ropes with a video tutorial by John Yianni (the creator of Hive), while the illustrated rulebook and Undo feature allow you to learn, experiment, and improve without pressure.
ELEGANT & FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE
A sleek design that adapts to your style. Choose your preferred board orientation (flat or pointy-top), select custom colors, and adjust wood grain intensity. Responsive controls, subtle animations, and haptic feedback ensure a smooth, immersive experience that brings the hive to life.
UNIVERSAL PURCHASE
Unlock the Elite Edition once and enjoy it on your iPhone and iPad today. It will also be available on your Mac as soon as the macOS version is released.
ELITE EDITION:
- Full access to all official expansions: Mosquito, Ladybug, and Pillbug.
- Test your skills against advanced RustyBlade™ AI difficulty levels.
- Personalize your experience with premium backgrounds and visual settings.
- Family Sharing: Share the Elite experience with your family at no extra cost.
- Game Center support (friend-invite matches only).
- Local network play over the same Wi-Fi network.
The Hive is humming. The army is ready. Are you?
Official Website:
https://hivegameapp.com
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- Completely redesigned main screen and navigation.
- Game Center support for friends-only matches.
- Local network play via WiFi.
- Added a rematch button for quick play.
- Significantly stronger Rustyblade AI at the Hornet level.
The developer, GiantStep Kft., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Provider
- GiantStep Kft.
- Size
- 19.9 MB
- Category
- Board
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
- Languages
English and 8 more
- English, Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Elite Edition $9.99
- Copyright
- © GiantStep Kft.
