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Sammy McSam: Template:InfoBox update

2026-02-10T17:14:02Z

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	{{infoBox\|~~bodyBgColor~~=#fffe\|float=right\|~~color~~=#080\|title=Objective		{{infoBox\|bodyBackground=#fffe\|float=right\|background=#080\|title=Objective
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	Surround the opponent's queen bee.		Surround the opponent's queen bee.
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	<div style="display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:start;">		<div style="display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:start;">
	{{infoBox\|~~bodyBgColor~~=#fffe\|~~color~~=#E49D17		{{infoBox\|bodyBackground=#fffe\|background=#E49D17
	\|title=Queen bee		\|title=Queen bee
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	{{infoBox\|~~bodyBgColor~~=#fffe\|~~color~~=#7253A4		{{infoBox\|bodyBackground=#fffe\|background=#7253A4
	\|title=Beetle		\|title=Beetle
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	{{infoBox\|~~bodyBgColor~~=#fffe\|~~color~~=#8C4008		{{infoBox\|bodyBackground=#fffe\|background=#8C4008
	\|title=Spider		\|title=Spider
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	{{infoBox\|~~bodyBgColor~~=#fffe\|~~color~~=#1877A2		{{infoBox\|bodyBackground=#fffe\|background=#1877A2
	\|title=Soldier Ant		\|title=Soldier Ant
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	{{infoBox\|~~bodyBgColor~~=#fffe\|~~color~~=#368720		{{infoBox\|bodyBackground=#fffe\|background=#368720
	\|title=Grasshopper		\|title=Grasshopper
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	{{infoBox\|~~bodyBgColor~~=#fffe\|~~color~~=#DE142A		{{infoBox\|bodyBackground=#fffe\|background=#DE142A
	\|title=Ladybug		\|title=Ladybug
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	{{infoBox\|~~bodyBgColor~~=#fffe\|~~color~~=#45A18E		{{infoBox\|bodyBackground=#fffe\|background=#45A18E
	\|title=Pillbug		\|title=Pillbug
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	{{infoBox\|~~bodyBgColor~~=#fffe\|~~color~~=#777777		{{infoBox\|bodyBackground=#fffe\|background=#777777
	\|title=Mosquito		\|title=Mosquito
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	{{infoBox\|~~bodyBgColor~~=#fffe		{{infoBox\|bodyBackground=#fffe
	\|title=One Hive rule		\|title=One Hive rule
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	{{infoBox\|~~bodyBgColor~~=#fffe		{{infoBox\|bodyBackground=#fffe
	\|title=Freedom to Move rule		\|title=Freedom to Move rule
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Sammy McSam: Template:HexMap diagrams, concise language

2025-12-09T18:09:58Z

Template:HexMap diagrams, concise language

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Eric Juneau at 16:29, 24 November 2025

2025-11-24T16:29:53Z

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	Note: A stone with a beetle on it is the color of the beetle. A stone is considered to be the color of the topmost stone.		Note: A stone with a beetle on it is the color of the beetle. A stone is considered to be the color of the topmost stone.

	==== Moving a ~~piece~~ ====		==== Moving a Stone ====

	Each ~~piece~~ moves differently based on its pictured bug, but there is only one rule: ''the hive cannot ever be disconnected''. The stones must always form a contiguous group. Any moved ~~piece~~ must remain part of that group. This is known as the '''One Hive''' rule.		Each stone moves differently based on its pictured bug, but there is only one rule: ''the hive cannot ever be disconnected''. The stones must always form a contiguous group. Any moved stone must remain part of that group. This is known as the '''One Hive''' rule.

	Adjacent ~~pieces~~ always share a complete side, never part of a side or touching a corner. Imagine a hexagonal grid; each ~~piece~~ occupies one such space on the grid. To move a ~~piece~~, it must be able to physically move, or "slide", to its destination. A stone cannot move through a gap that is too narrow to pass through. This also applies to stones on other stones. This is the '''Freedom of Movement''' rule.		Adjacent stones always share a complete side, never part of a side or touching a corner. Imagine a hexagonal grid; each stone occupies one such space on the grid. To move a stone, it must be able to physically move, or "slide", to its destination. A stone cannot move through a gap that is too narrow to pass through. This also applies to stones on other stones. This is the '''Freedom of Movement''' rule.

	==== Pieces ====		==== Pieces ====
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	\| '''Queen''' \|\| [[File:hive_queen.png]] \|\| 1 \|\| Exactly 1 space in any direction		\| '''Queen''' \|\| [[File:hive_queen.png]] \|\| 1 \|\| Exactly 1 space in any direction
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''Beetle''' \|\| [[File:hive_beetle.png]] \|\| 2 \|\| Exactly 1 space in any direction; Can climb over other ~~pieces~~ and the ~~piece~~ underneath is immobilized		\| '''Beetle''' \|\| [[File:hive_beetle.png]] \|\| 2 \|\| Exactly 1 space in any direction; Can climb over other stones and the stone underneath is immobilized
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''Grasshopper''' \|\| [[File:hive_grasshopper.png]] \|\| 3 \|\| Jumps over a line of ~~pieces~~. Cannot go over gaps. [[File:Grasshopper instructions.png\|thumb\|Grasshopper movement]]		\| '''Grasshopper''' \|\| [[File:hive_grasshopper.png]] \|\| 3 \|\| Jumps over a line of stones. Cannot go over gaps. [[File:Grasshopper instructions.png\|thumb\|Grasshopper movement]]
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''Spider''' \|\| [[File:hive_spider.png]] \|\| 2 \|\| Moves exactly 3 spaces around the hive. No more and no less.		\| '''Spider''' \|\| [[File:hive_spider.png]] \|\| 2 \|\| Moves exactly 3 spaces around the hive. No more and no less.
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	\| '''Ant''' \|\| [[File:hive_ant.png]] \|\| 3 \|\| Can move as far as it likes around the other stones		\| '''Ant''' \|\| [[File:hive_ant.png]] \|\| 3 \|\| Can move as far as it likes around the other stones
	\|-		\|-
	\| colspan=4 style="text-align: center;" \| '''Bonus Optional ~~Pieces~~'''		\| colspan=4 style="text-align: center;" \| '''Bonus Optional Stones'''
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''Ladybug''' \|\| [[File:hive_ladybug.png]] \|\| 1 \|\| Moves three spaces--two on top of the hive and one off.		\| '''Ladybug''' \|\| [[File:hive_ladybug.png]] \|\| 1 \|\| Moves three spaces--two on top of the hive and one off.
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	\| '''Pillbug''' \|\| [[File:hive_pillbug.png]] \|\| 1 \|\| Moves a single space (like the Queen Bee). Can also move an adjacent stone to a different space, as long as the '''One Hive''' rule is observed. It does this by rolling the stone on top of it and putting it back down somewhere.		\| '''Pillbug''' \|\| [[File:hive_pillbug.png]] \|\| 1 \|\| Moves a single space (like the Queen Bee). Can also move an adjacent stone to a different space, as long as the '''One Hive''' rule is observed. It does this by rolling the stone on top of it and putting it back down somewhere.
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''Mosquito''' \|\| [[File:hive_mosquito.png]] \|\| 1 \|\| Copies the movement of any ~~piece~~ it's touching.		\| '''Mosquito''' \|\| [[File:hive_mosquito.png]] \|\| 1 \|\| Copies the movement of any stone it's touching.
	\|}		\|}

	==Notes==		==Notes==

	A Beetle can climb on top of other Beetles. It's possible to have a stack five stones high (1 base stone and 4 Beetles).		A Beetle can climb on top of other Beetles. It's possible to have a stack five stones high (1 base stone and 4 Beetles). With the Mosquito, it's possible to have a stack seven stones high.

			A Beetle cannot climb onto a stack that is higher than itself.

			The Grasshopper can jump over stacks.

	If a Mosquito copies a Beetle and moves on top of the hive, it remains a Beetle until it moves to ground level. A Mosquito cannot move if it is only adjacent to another Mosquito. If a beetle is on top of an adjacent stone, the Mosquito copies the Beetle, not the stone underneath.		If a Mosquito copies a Beetle and moves on top of the hive, it remains a Beetle until it moves to ground level. A Mosquito cannot move if it is only adjacent to another Mosquito. If a beetle is on top of an adjacent stone, the Mosquito copies the Beetle, not the stone underneath.
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	== Game End ==		== Game End ==

	The game ends when a queen bee is surrounded on all six sides by ~~pieces~~ of either color. The owner of the surrounded Queen Bee loses.		The game ends when a queen bee is surrounded on all six sides by stones of either color. The owner of the surrounded Queen Bee loses.

	If both Queen Bees are surrounded at the same time, the game is a draw. Players may agree to a draw if neither player can move or only make the same moves over and over.		If both Queen Bees are surrounded at the same time, the game is a draw. Players may agree to a draw if neither player can move or only make the same moves over and over.

Eric Juneau at 16:22, 24 November 2025

2025-11-24T16:22:52Z

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Bananasplay: Added missing rule on placement.

2023-08-20T17:31:30Z

Added missing rule on placement.

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	=== Placing a piece ===		=== Placing a piece ===

	To place a piece, a player takes one piece from their reserve and places it in the playing area. The piece must touch at least one of their own pieces by a complete side, and it may not touch any of the opponent's pieces. Exception: The first piece placed, of course, will not touch anything, and the second piece placed will necessarily touch the first piece (of opposing color).		To place a piece, a player takes one piece from their reserve and places it in the playing area. The piece must touch at least one of their own pieces by a complete side, and it may not touch any of the opponent's pieces.

			Exception: The first piece placed, of course, will not touch anything, and the second piece placed will necessarily touch the first piece (of the opposing color).

			Second exception: When a beetle is on top of one or more pieces, "...the stack [of pieces] takes on the colour of the Beetle."

	=== Moving a piece ===		=== Moving a piece ===

OutOfHabit: /* Piece movement rules */

2021-09-07T12:53:54Z

Piece movement rules

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	* '''Queen bee''': slides to an adjacent space. A player loses if their queen bee is surrounded (see below).		* '''Queen bee''': slides to an adjacent space. A player loses if their queen bee is surrounded (see below).
	* '''Beetle''': slides or climbs to an adjacent space. The beetle may climb over other pieces; if an adjacent space is occupied by a piece (of either color), a player may move their beetle on top of the piece. The piece underneath is immobilized and cannot move until the beetle moves away. It's possible to have beetles climbing over other beetles, making a taller stack. If a beetle moves on the same level, it slides.		* '''Beetle''': slides or climbs to an adjacent space. The beetle may climb over other pieces; if an adjacent space is occupied by a piece (of either color), a player may move their beetle on top of the piece. The piece underneath is immobilized and cannot move until the beetle moves away. It's possible to have beetles climbing over other beetles, making a taller stack. If a beetle moves on the same level, it slides.
	* '''Spider''': slides three spaces around the hive. The spider may not turn back within the same move. Occasionally the spider may be adjacent to more than one ~~parts~~ of the hive during the move; it may continue crawling on any side of the hive it touches as long as it's not traveling ~~backward~~.		* '''Spider''': slides three spaces around the hive. The spider may not turn back within the same move. Occasionally the spider may be adjacent to more than one part of the hive during the move; it may continue crawling on any side of the hive it touches as long as it's not traveling backwards.
	* '''Ant''': slides to anywhere. The ant may move anywhere as long as the golden rules are respected.		* '''Ant''': slides to anywhere. The ant may move anywhere as long as the golden rules are respected.
	* [[File:Grasshopper instructions.png\|thumb\|Grasshopper movement]]'''Grasshopper''': jumps over a line of pieces. The grasshopper picks a direction, then jumps in that direction, landing on the first empty space. It must jump over at least one piece (of either color, which may also be a grasshopper).		* [[File:Grasshopper instructions.png\|thumb\|Grasshopper movement]]'''Grasshopper''': jumps over a line of pieces. The grasshopper picks a direction, then jumps in that direction, landing on the first empty space. It must jump over at least one piece (of either color, which may also be a grasshopper).

OutOfHabit: /* Placing a piece */

2021-09-07T12:51:40Z

Placing a piece

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	=== Placing a piece ===		=== Placing a piece ===

	To place a piece, a player takes one piece from their reserve and ~~place~~ it ~~onto~~ the playing area. The piece must touch at least one of their own pieces by a complete side, and it may not touch any of the opponent's pieces. Exception: The first piece placed, of course, will not touch anything, and the second piece placed will necessarily touch the first piece (of opposing color).		To place a piece, a player takes one piece from their reserve and places it in the playing area. The piece must touch at least one of their own pieces by a complete side, and it may not touch any of the opponent's pieces. Exception: The first piece placed, of course, will not touch anything, and the second piece placed will necessarily touch the first piece (of opposing color).

	=== Moving a piece ===		=== Moving a piece ===

Kevan: restore grasshopper diagram to one side

2020-07-04T18:59:39Z

restore grasshopper diagram to one side

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	* '''Spider''': slides three spaces around the hive. The spider may not turn back within the same move. Occasionally the spider may be adjacent to more than one parts of the hive during the move; it may continue crawling on any side of the hive it touches as long as it's not traveling backward.		* '''Spider''': slides three spaces around the hive. The spider may not turn back within the same move. Occasionally the spider may be adjacent to more than one parts of the hive during the move; it may continue crawling on any side of the hive it touches as long as it's not traveling backward.
	* '''Ant''': slides to anywhere. The ant may move anywhere as long as the golden rules are respected.		* '''Ant''': slides to anywhere. The ant may move anywhere as long as the golden rules are respected.
	* '''Grasshopper''': jumps over a line of pieces. The grasshopper picks a direction, then jumps in that direction, landing on the first empty space. It must jump over at least one piece (of either color, which may also be a grasshopper).		* [[File:Grasshopper instructions.png\|thumb\|Grasshopper movement]]'''Grasshopper''': jumps over a line of pieces. The grasshopper picks a direction, then jumps in that direction, landing on the first empty space. It must jump over at least one piece (of either color, which may also be a grasshopper).
	* '''Ladybug''': climbs for two spaces then drops back down. Like the spider, the ladybug moves three spaces: the first and the second are on top of the hive, and the third must brings it back to ground level.		* '''Ladybug''': climbs for two spaces then drops back down. Like the spider, the ladybug moves three spaces: the first and the second are on top of the hive, and the third must brings it back to ground level.
	* '''Mosquito''': moves like any piece it's touching. The mosquito may choose any piece it's adjacent to, and copies its movement. It may climb onto the hive as a beetle; then, while on top of the hive, it is a beetle (even if it doesn't touch any beetle) until it moves to ground level. A mosquito that is only adjacent to another mosquito cannot move. A stack of pieces is treated as a beetle for the mosquito (it may not copy a piece underneath the beetle). If the pill bug is also in play, a mosquito adjacent to a pill bug may copy the special ability of the pill bug.		* '''Mosquito''': moves like any piece it's touching. The mosquito may choose any piece it's adjacent to, and copies its movement. It may climb onto the hive as a beetle; then, while on top of the hive, it is a beetle (even if it doesn't touch any beetle) until it moves to ground level. A mosquito that is only adjacent to another mosquito cannot move. A stack of pieces is treated as a beetle for the mosquito (it may not copy a piece underneath the beetle). If the pill bug is also in play, a mosquito adjacent to a pill bug may copy the special ability of the pill bug.

Arielfriedrichgauss: /* Piece movement rules */

2020-05-15T01:15:10Z

Piece movement rules

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	* '''Ant''': slides to anywhere. The ant may move anywhere as long as the golden rules are respected.		* '''Ant''': slides to anywhere. The ant may move anywhere as long as the golden rules are respected.
	* '''Grasshopper''': jumps over a line of pieces. The grasshopper picks a direction, then jumps in that direction, landing on the first empty space. It must jump over at least one piece (of either color, which may also be a grasshopper).		* '''Grasshopper''': jumps over a line of pieces. The grasshopper picks a direction, then jumps in that direction, landing on the first empty space. It must jump over at least one piece (of either color, which may also be a grasshopper).
	~~[[File:Grasshopper instructions.png\|400px]]~~
	* '''Ladybug''': climbs for two spaces then drops back down. Like the spider, the ladybug moves three spaces: the first and the second are on top of the hive, and the third must brings it back to ground level.		* '''Ladybug''': climbs for two spaces then drops back down. Like the spider, the ladybug moves three spaces: the first and the second are on top of the hive, and the third must brings it back to ground level.
	* '''Mosquito''': moves like any piece it's touching. The mosquito may choose any piece it's adjacent to, and copies its movement. It may climb onto the hive as a beetle; then, while on top of the hive, it is a beetle (even if it doesn't touch any beetle) until it moves to ground level. A mosquito that is only adjacent to another mosquito cannot move. A stack of pieces is treated as a beetle for the mosquito (it may not copy a piece underneath the beetle). If the pill bug is also in play, a mosquito adjacent to a pill bug may copy the special ability of the pill bug.		* '''Mosquito''': moves like any piece it's touching. The mosquito may choose any piece it's adjacent to, and copies its movement. It may climb onto the hive as a beetle; then, while on top of the hive, it is a beetle (even if it doesn't touch any beetle) until it moves to ground level. A mosquito that is only adjacent to another mosquito cannot move. A stack of pieces is treated as a beetle for the mosquito (it may not copy a piece underneath the beetle). If the pill bug is also in play, a mosquito adjacent to a pill bug may copy the special ability of the pill bug.

Kevan: /* Piece movement rules */ fix broken image markup

2020-05-03T14:07:25Z

Piece movement rules: fix broken image markup

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	* '''Ant''': slides to anywhere. The ant may move anywhere as long as the golden rules are respected.		* '''Ant''': slides to anywhere. The ant may move anywhere as long as the golden rules are respected.
	* '''Grasshopper''': jumps over a line of pieces. The grasshopper picks a direction, then jumps in that direction, landing on the first empty space. It must jump over at least one piece (of either color, which may also be a grasshopper).		* '''Grasshopper''': jumps over a line of pieces. The grasshopper picks a direction, then jumps in that direction, landing on the first empty space. It must jump over at least one piece (of either color, which may also be a grasshopper).
	[[File: Grasshopper instructions.png]		[[File:Grasshopper instructions.png\|400px]]
	* '''Ladybug''': climbs for two spaces then drops back down. Like the spider, the ladybug moves three spaces: the first and the second are on top of the hive, and the third must brings it back to ground level.		* '''Ladybug''': climbs for two spaces then drops back down. Like the spider, the ladybug moves three spaces: the first and the second are on top of the hive, and the third must brings it back to ground level.
	* '''Mosquito''': moves like any piece it's touching. The mosquito may choose any piece it's adjacent to, and copies its movement. It may climb onto the hive as a beetle; then, while on top of the hive, it is a beetle (even if it doesn't touch any beetle) until it moves to ground level. A mosquito that is only adjacent to another mosquito cannot move. A stack of pieces is treated as a beetle for the mosquito (it may not copy a piece underneath the beetle). If the pill bug is also in play, a mosquito adjacent to a pill bug may copy the special ability of the pill bug.		* '''Mosquito''': moves like any piece it's touching. The mosquito may choose any piece it's adjacent to, and copies its movement. It may climb onto the hive as a beetle; then, while on top of the hive, it is a beetle (even if it doesn't touch any beetle) until it moves to ground level. A mosquito that is only adjacent to another mosquito cannot move. A stack of pieces is treated as a beetle for the mosquito (it may not copy a piece underneath the beetle). If the pill bug is also in play, a mosquito adjacent to a pill bug may copy the special ability of the pill bug.