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product_id: 53526471
title: "Gen42 Games Pillbug Pocket Expansion Game"
brand: "huch!"
price: "$U1514"
currency: UYU
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reviews_count: 13
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# 20 min playtime - quick yet intense matches 2 players - perfect for strategic duels Unique Pillbug ability - game-changing defense Gen42 Games Pillbug Pocket Expansion Game

**Brand:** huch!
**Price:** $U1514
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🛡️ Defend, dominate, and disrupt – the Pillbug is your secret weapon in Hive!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Gen42 Games Pillbug Pocket Expansion Game by huch!
- **How much does it cost?** $U1514 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.uy](https://www.desertcart.uy/products/53526471-gen42-games-pillbug-pocket-expansion-game)

## Best For

- huch! enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted huch! brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Ready to Play:** No assembly or batteries needed—jump straight into your next Hive showdown.
- • **Strategic Depth Amplified:** The Pillbug’s special move lets you reposition any adjacent piece, turning defense into a tactical advantage.
- • **Dual-Language Accessibility:** Supports English, French, and Spanish, making it a versatile addition for global game nights.
- • **Elevate Your Hive Experience:** Designed as the essential expansion, it transforms your gameplay with fresh, defensive dynamics that demand new strategies.
- • **Perfect Power-Packed Playtime:** At just 20 minutes, it fits seamlessly into busy schedules without sacrificing strategic complexity.

## Overview

The Gen42 Games Pillbug Pocket Expansion adds a powerful new insect piece to the acclaimed Hive strategy game. Designed for two players aged 9 and up, it introduces a unique defensive ability that allows repositioning of adjacent pieces, enriching gameplay within a quick 20-minute session. Compact, language-inclusive, and ready to enhance your Hive battles without any setup hassle.

## Description

Hive is a strategy game for two players. Each player leads an army of insects with various movement properties and attempts to immobilize the opposing queen.This extension brings a "Woodlouse" pawn to each player.

Review: Essential add-on for an incredible game - As the Hive instruction booklet recommends, it's best to learn the game without the expansion pieces that come with Hive Pocket (the Mosquito and Ladybird). But once you've reached the stage where you're playing confidently with the standard pieces, it's best to add all three expansions at the same time - Mosquito, Ladybird and Pillbug. The Pillbug works as a beast of a defensive piece, being able to pick up and move anything it's next to - either shifting your Queen Bee to safety or throwing attacking pieces away. A well-placed Pillbug becomes something you have to really think about neutralising before going for a final attack. It definitely adds a lot to games so buy it ready for when you feel it's time to add the expansions.
Review: We love hive! - This is exactly as expected. I haven't played the game with this add on yet as it is a birthday present for my son, but he is convinced that these will be the best pieces of the set, and will worth the add on. We love the gameplay of Hive, and there is something so special about the dominio-like feel of the pieces. Very tactile and heavy.

## Features

- Number of players : 2
- Playing time : 20 Minutes
- Recommended ages : 9 +
- Language : English / French / Spanish
- The pillbug moves like the queen bee—one space at a time—but it also has a special ability that it may use instead of moving.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01CH8NJU0 |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 335,822 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 7,974 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Colour | Black, Tan |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,242) |
| Date First Available | 8 Mar. 2016 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Game, Play |
| Item model number | TCI20825 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
| Material Type(s) | Plastic |
| Number of Game Players | 2 |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 12.07 x 1.02 x 12.07 cm; 35 g |
| Release date | 15 Jun. 2020 |
| Remote Control Included? | No |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** HUCH!
- **Item weight:** 0.04 Kilograms
- **Number of pieces:** 1
- **Size:** S
- **Theme:** Insects

## Images

![Gen42 Games Pillbug Pocket Expansion Game - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81msEbPZZ+L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How does it move exactly? I heard it was able to swap places with other pieces or something is that true?**
A: Yes, there are two moves that you can do with a Pillbug. The first is that it moves just like the Queen, one space at a time. However, instead of it moving, you can move a piece that is touching the Pillbug by placing that piece on top of the Pillbug and then down beside the Pillbug (one up, one down). Here is a good description: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/139666/hive-pillbug. And you get an instructions booklet with the expansion as well.

**Q: is this for hive compact version?**
A: It is called the 'Pocket Version" and yes this is the smaller version of the set, not the regular sized version.

**Q: Is the white Pillbug pocket piece the same white as the rest of the white pocket pieces?**
A: Yes. Just bought this and it matches the Hive pocket pieces.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential add-on for an incredible game
*by E***S on 3 November 2023*

As the Hive instruction booklet recommends, it's best to learn the game without the expansion pieces that come with Hive Pocket (the Mosquito and Ladybird). But once you've reached the stage where you're playing confidently with the standard pieces, it's best to add all three expansions at the same time - Mosquito, Ladybird and Pillbug. The Pillbug works as a beast of a defensive piece, being able to pick up and move anything it's next to - either shifting your Queen Bee to safety or throwing attacking pieces away. A well-placed Pillbug becomes something you have to really think about neutralising before going for a final attack. It definitely adds a lot to games so buy it ready for when you feel it's time to add the expansions.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We love hive!
*by V***N on 21 September 2017*

This is exactly as expected. I haven't played the game with this add on yet as it is a birthday present for my son, but he is convinced that these will be the best pieces of the set, and will worth the add on. We love the gameplay of Hive, and there is something so special about the dominio-like feel of the pieces. Very tactile and heavy.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It is needed, but should not be as expensive.
*by A***R on 7 February 2022*

You will buy it, and you will moan at the price. It is a needed expansion, and the quality is good, just the price is a little painful. Get it, be annoyed at it, then enjoy it.

## Frequently Bought Together

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