Board Games for Couples 2: Hive

Hive is a unique and finely-crafted game by John Yianni that my wife and I have found especially entertaining. For two players, this game is an excellent chess-like game that can be played in under ten minutes. Try to trap your opponent's queen bee by completely surrounding it with other insects in the hive. The trick is, the hive has to stay completely in-tact at all times!

We love this game because it is easy to learn, and has multiple levels of strategy. The pieces are strong and durable and they come with a carrying pouch so you can bring the game anywhere with you without having to lug around the box. Hive has tremendous replay value and you will find yourself playing over and over again trying to perfect your strategy and beat your opponent over and over again--if your opponent happens to be your wife (or husband) than the feeling of victory is especially satisfying.

Most recently we played this game over a cup of starbucks coffee and some homemade begnets (thanks wife!).

Thats one hungry beetle!

Highly reccomend: A

PS. Hive has two expansions "The Mosquito" and "The Ladybug." Check out board game geek for insights into how these two add-ons benefit the game!