# Bees: The Secret Kingdom

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 6.3
- **BGG Rank**: #6900
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 10-30 min
- **Weight**: 1.22 / 5
- **Designers**: Kamil 'Sanex' Cieśla
- **Artists**: Dagmara Gąska, Piotr Hornowski
- **Publishers**: Awaken Realms Lite, Dal Tenda, Delta Vision Publishing, Evrikus, funbot, Maldito Games, Van Ryder Games
- **Categories**: Animals, Card Game, Educational
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Set Collection, Team-Based Game

## Verdict
Bees: The Secret Kingdom is that quick and charming game, perfect for filling the time between longer sessions or introducing new players to the hobby. The mechanic of benefiting everyone while securing your own advantage creates a very fun social dynamic. It’s a light, educational game with a strategic touch that scales well between the family and advanced modes.Fast and intuitive card mechanicsInclusive dual game modesFun and light social interactionThematic and attractive componentsRECOMMENDED

## Description
If you've ever wondered what life inside a hive is like, Bees: The Secret Kingdom is your ticket to that buzzing world! This is a super accessible card game that puts you and your friends in the role of worker bees searching for resources. The premise is simple: you need to balance collecting pollen with producing honey to ensure your hive is the most productive of them all.

The game shines due to its simplicity, but don't be fooled, it has depth. You have two main options on your turn: either you play a flower card to collect pollen, or you focus on turning those resources into honey, which is where the real points are. The masterstroke here is the gathering card mechanic. When you play one of these, everyone gets resources, but you, as the player who initiated it, get the lion's share. It’s that classic moment of 'I'm helping everyone, but I'm helping myself first.'

One of the best things is that the game comes with two distinct modes. The family mode is perfect for playing with kids or those new to the hobby, with very straightforward rules. The advanced mode turns up the heat for those looking for a greater strategic challenge, requiring more planning when managing your hand of cards. Despite having that cooperative element where everyone gets something from the actions, don't forget: in the end, only one bee reigns supreme with the highest score. It’s competitive, fast, and fits on any Sunday afternoon table. If you enjoy light games with thematic art and fun social interaction without being overly aggressive, this is a great addition to your collection.

## FAQ
### How long does a game take?
It's a quick game, lasting between 10 to 30 minutes per session.

### How many players can play?
It supports 2 to 6 players and works well with various group sizes.

### Is the game very complex?
Not at all! With a BGG weight of 1.22, it's considered very easy to learn.

### Can I play with children?
Absolutely. The family mode is designed to be accessible for younger players.

### Is it a cooperative game?
It has a cooperative touch in the gathering actions, but victory is individual.

### What's in the box?
Basically flower cards, gathering cards, and acrylic resource tokens.

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