# Hive: The Mosquito ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2007 - **BGG Rating**: 7.6 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2) - **Duration**: 20 min - **Weight**: 2.23 / 5 - **Designers**: John Yianni - **Artists**: John Yianni - **Publishers**: Gen42 Games, Crómola, Funatical, G3, Gigamic, HUCH!, Hutter Trade GmbH + Co KG, Productief BV, Smart Zone Games, uplay.it edizioni, Vendetta, Wargames Club Publishing - **Categories**: Abstract Strategy, Animals, Expansion for Base-game - **Mechanics**: Grid Movement, Tile Placement ## Verdict If you love Hive and want extra variety, the Mosquito arrives as a wildcard that shifts the game each turn.Incredible versatilityBoosted replayabilitySimple rule to learnNo board addedRequires base gameHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Hive: The Mosquito is the first official expansion for the beloved Hive game, released in 2007. It adds the Mosquito piece, giving each player a total of 12 tiles when the set is assembled. The Mosquito has no innate movement; instead, it instantly copies the movement abilities of any creature it touches at that moment. Touch a beetle and it moves like a beetle; touch a spider and it gains the spider's two‑space jump, and so on. This makes the Mosquito the ultimate wildcard, able to shift roles throughout the match. The only exception is when it is moved as a Beetle on top of the hive stack – it then retains Beetle movement until it climbs down. Placement follows the same rules as the other tiles: the Mosquito is added to the hive while keeping the whole structure connected. No board or cards are introduced, so the game stays lightweight (around 200 g) and the playtime remains roughly 20 minutes. The complexity rating stays low (BGG weight 2.2), yet strategic depth rises considerably as players must constantly reassess new movement possibilities each turn. In short, The Mosquito preserves Hive's abstract, animal‑themed core while adding a layer of unpredictability that appeals to both newcomers and seasoned players seeking more variety. ## How to Play Game Objective Refer to the manual for details on this section. Preparation (Setup) The Mosquito pieces can be added to the standard Hive set. Each player receives one Mosquito piece. They are placed into play in the same way as the other pieces. Gameplay Flow Refer to the manual for details on this section. Actions and How to Play The Mosquito piece does not have a movement ability of its own. Once in play, a Mosquito can take on the movement ability of any creature, of any color, with which it is in contact at the start of its movement. This means its movement characteristics continuously change throughout the game. If a Mosquito is touching multiple pieces, it can move in the same way as any of the pieces it touches. For example, a Mosquito adjacent to a Grasshopper and an Ant can jump like a Grasshopper or move around the perimeter like an Ant. On the next turn, the Mosquito will move according to the rules of any of the insects with which it is in contact. A stack with a Beetle on top counts as a Beetle for the Mosquito. If a Mosquito is next to a Beetle stacked on another piece, it will move like the Beetle and not like the piece underneath. Mosquito Movement Exceptions: If a Mosquito is only touching another Mosquito at the start of its movement, it cannot move. If a Mosquito is moved as a Beetle to the top of the Hive, it will continue to move as a Beetle until it descends. End of Game and Scoring Refer to the manual for details on this section. Tips for Winning Refer to the manual for details on this section. ## FAQ ### How many players can use the expansion? The expansion is designed for two‑player games, just like the base Hive. ### How long does a game with the Mosquito take? Playtime stays around 20 minutes, similar to the original game. ### What is the complexity level? It keeps the BGG weight at 2.2, making it easy to learn and play. ### Do I need the base game to use the Mosquito? Yes, the expansion requires the Hive base set; it isn’t a standalone game. ### What components are included? The box contains two Mosquito tiles (one per player) and a brief rule sheet. ### Is it suitable for beginners? Absolutely – the rules are straightforward, and the piece adds variety without adding complexity. ### Can I play it online? 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