Overview

Features & Capabilities

Hive Game is the official digital edition of the award-winning Hive board game. It features the RustyBlade AI for challenging, strategic matches, includes all official expansions (Mosquito, Ladybug, Pillbug), a clean, distraction-free interface, and a tutorial by John Yianni to help newcomers learn the rules while mastering the game.

The Elite Edition unlocks premium backgrounds and visual settings, supports Game Center and local Wi‑Fi play on iPhone, iPad, and Mac via a universal purchase, and adds detailed player statistics and Family Sharing. Enjoy fully customizable boards, Undo, and no ads as you experience nature’s chess anywhere.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
GiantStep Kft.
Rating:
4.50
(279)
0.10
Version:
1.5 Last updated: 2026-08-23
Version code:
890019850
Creation date:
2026-01-26
Compatible devices:
Size:
10.96MB
URLs:
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Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-09-06
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Developed by:
GiantStep Kft.
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hive-game/id6747834729
Website:
https://hivegameapp.com

User Reviews

Overall, Hive on iOS is a strong, engaging board game adaptation with solid AI and useful features like iCloud sync, and it shines as a training tool and quick-play experience. However, it is hampered by a lack of in-app tutorials, inconsistent online/multiplayer functionality, confusing expansion pricing, missing save progress, and occasional stability issues. Addressing tutorials, reliable online play, and state saving would significantly broaden its appeal.
Pros
  • Solid core Hive experience on iOS with a clean, stable port and strong AI/bots
  • Faithful mobile adaptation of the board game with included instructions
  • Great for training and improving; addictive quick matches
  • iCloud syncing / cloud save support improves progress across devices
  • Online/multiplayer potential is recognized and desired by players
Cons
  • No tutorial; learning curve is steep and rules feel unintuitive
  • Online multiplayer is unreliable or unavailable; invites and matchmaking often fail
  • Expansion monetization is confusing or overly expensive; expansions aren't included where expected
  • No progress save / state-saving across sessions
  • Occasional stability/launch problems on some devices or iOS versions
Recent reviews
Absolutely impossible to play. I watched the rules, but still I can’t move my bugs, but my opponent is allowed to go wherever it wants
by ol*****, 2026-08-27

I gave it a 3, only because I love using the updates. But if you add the updates; PILLBUG, LADY BUG, and MOSQUITO, I WOULD GIVE IT a 5 for sure.
by Ma*****, 2026-07-27
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