Hive® Game
Official Digital Edition
Free · In‑App Purchases
Mensa Select Winner! Official tutorial by John Yianni. Play the strong RustyBlade™ AI or friends via local WiFi & Game Center. No ads!
"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 Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
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.
- Detailed player statistics.
- Local network play over the same Wi-Fi network.
- Family Sharing: Share the Elite experience with your family at no extra cost.
The Hive is humming. The army is ready. Are you?
Official Website:
https://hivegameapp.com
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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 .
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The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- GiantStep Kft.
- Size
- 10.6 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. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.5 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.
