Item: Hexes Honeycomb
Rating: 78
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

78/100

Hexes Honeycomb is a surprisingly deep digital adaptation of the classic board game Hive. As an expert in abstract strategy, I found the implementation to be clean and mechanically sound. The core loop—surrounding the opponent's Queen Bee while protecting your own—is as tense as ever, and the variety of insect pieces (Ants, Grasshoppers, Beetles) offers a chess-like depth without the need for a board.

However, the monetization model is a significant point of contention. While the base game is polished, the requirement to pay a monthly subscription for specific pieces like the Ladybug or Pillbug feels aggressive for a mobile board game. If you are a hardcore fan of Hive looking for a way to play on the go with a clean UI, this is technically the best version available, but casual players might be put off by the recurring costs to access the full strategic roster.

Dinsun reviewed on: Mon Jul 29 2024

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1575129408

$3.99 4+★3.6 165 reviews

Author : Innerblooming LLC

Pubish Date : Wed Jul 07 2021

Last Update Date : Tue Jul 30 2024

Support Languages : English

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Version 2.7Tue Jul 30 2024

Bug fixes
Play against a bot or against other real players, online or offline!Hexes is a custom-made implementation of the board game Hive, a game remotely resembling chess.
The goal is to surround the enemy's queen bee from all six sides of these hexagons. Each piece has different mechanics!
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Play against a bot or against other real players, online or offline!Hexes is a custom-made implementation of the board game Hive, a game remotely resembling chess.
The goal is to surround the enemy's queen bee from all six sides of these hexagons. Each piece has different mechanics!

Ratings & Reviews

3.6 out of 5 with 165 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Hexes Honeycomb brings the deep strategy of the board game Hive to mobile. Players move various insect-themed pieces—each with unique movement rules—across a boardless grid. The objective is simple but challenging: completely surround the opponent's Queen Bee. Featuring offline play against AI and online multiplayer, it captures the 'easy to learn, hard to master' essence of top-tier abstract strategy games.

Features

Online and Offline multiplayer

Authentic Hive mechanics

Clean, minimalist UI

Multiple AI difficulty levels

Custom board game implementation

Tips

Mastering the Hive

Start by placing your Queen Bee early but defensively. Use your Ants for high mobility to pin down enemy pieces, and leverage the Beetle to climb on top of the hive, blocking opponent movements and changing the color of the space beneath.

Gameplays

Strategic Insect Movement

Each piece has a specific role: Grasshoppers jump over lines of pieces, Spiders move exactly three spaces around the edge, and the Queen only moves one space at a time. Balancing offense and defense is key to preventing your own Queen from being trapped.