Hive Piece Count Comparison (Bugs)
Compare Hive base bug piece counts 1 to 22 across queens, spiders and tiles. Uses the official Gen42 box list with exact counts for two player duel play.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pieces total Tops this table at 22. | 22 count | 11 per player times 2 | Gen42 Hive rules: box contents 22 pieces |
| Queen Bees Surround to win. | 2 count | 1 per player | Gen42 Hive rules: box contents 2 queen bees |
| Spider pieces Move exactly 3 steps. | 4 count | 2 per player | Gen42 Hive rules: box contents 4 spiders |
| Beetle pieces Climb on stacks. | 4 count | 2 per player | Gen42 Hive rules: box contents 4 beetles |
| Grasshopper pieces Jump straight lines. | 6 count | 3 per player | Gen42 Hive rules: box contents 6 grasshoppers |
| Ant pieces Matches hoppers at 6. | 6 count | 3 per player | Gen42 Hive rules: box contents 6 ants |
| Pieces per player Queen plus 10 bugs. | 11 count | 11 bugs each side | Gen42 Hive rules: 11 pieces per player |
| Queen must by turn Shown for scale. | 4 count | Play queen by move 4 | Gen42 Hive rules: queen by 4th move |
| Surround need to win Matches ants at 6. | 6 count | 6 tiles around queen wins | Gen42 Hive rules: surround queen with 6 tiles |
| Spider move steps Shown for scale. | 3 count | Spiders move exactly 3 | Gen42 Hive rules: spiders move 3 steps |
| One Hive rule Shown as 1 for scale. | 1 count | Hive must stay connected | Gen42 Hive rules: One Hive rule |
| Player count Matches queens at 2. | 2 count | 2 players base | Gen42 Hive rules: 2 players |
About this converter
Hive packs 22 pieces. Queens total 2 with 1 per player. Spiders total 4 with 2 per player and exactly 3 step moves. Beetles total 4 with climb powers. Hoppers and ants total 6 each with 3 per player. Each side holds 11 bugs. Queens must enter by the 4th move. Wins surround enemy queens with 6 tiles. Hives must stay connected under the One Hive rule. Tables run 2 players base. Pillbugs, mosquitoes and ladybugs add new moves and stay out of this base table.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try 1 Pieces total against Queen Bees to see the 22 to 2 gap. All rows use Count, so the unit stays fixed. Click any table row to load it as Entry A with amount 1.
Counts come from the Gen42 base box list. Move, win and player rows are shown for scale, since new players mix pieces and win needs. Pillbug expansions add new moves for expert tables. Ladybug tiles climb three spaces in any direction. Mosquito copies nearby powers each turn.
FAQ
How many pieces in Hive base?
22 total. 11 per player.
How do spiders move?
Exactly 3 steps around the hive.
How to win Hive?
Surround the enemy queen with 6 tiles.
When to play the queen?
By the 4th move.
Sources
- Gen42 Hive base rules: box contents 22 pieces, 2 queens, 4 spiders, 4 beetles, 6 hoppers, 6 ants
- Gen42 Hive base rules: 11 pieces per player, queen by 4th move, surround with 6 tiles
- Gen42 Hive base rules: 2 players
Last verified: 2026-10-06 · 12 entries
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