--- product_id: 667267506 title: "Apiary: Expanding The Hive Expansion | New Unique Frames, Additional Tiles, and More! | Add to Apiary - A Strategy Board Game About Bees in Space | 1-5 Players, 90 Mins, Ages 14+" brand: "stonemaier games" price: "€ 82.28" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Stonemaier Games" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/667267506-apiary-expanding-the-hive-expansion-new-unique-frames-additional-tiles store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 16 new hex tiles expanding gameplay depth 7 new asymmetric hive mats for endless variety 15 unique frames with strategic benefits Apiary: Expanding The Hive Expansion | New Unique Frames, Additional Tiles, and More! | Add to Apiary - A Strategy Board Game About Bees in Space | 1-5 Players, 90 Mins, Ages 14+ **Brand:** stonemaier games **Price:** € 82.28 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐝 Elevate your hive, dominate the cosmos — don’t get left behind! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Apiary: Expanding The Hive Expansion | New Unique Frames, Additional Tiles, and More! | Add to Apiary - A Strategy Board Game About Bees in Space | 1-5 Players, 90 Mins, Ages 14+ by stonemaier games - **How much does it cost?** € 82.28 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/667267506-apiary-expanding-the-hive-expansion-new-unique-frames-additional-tiles) ## Best For - stonemaier games enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted stonemaier games brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dance Your Way to Victory:** 6 new dance tokens and 3 dance tiles add creative layers to player interaction and planning. - • **Expand Your Cosmic Apiary:** 16 new hex tiles including farms, recruits, and developments deepen strategic options. - • **Unlock Infinite Hive Strategies:** 7 new hive mats and 1 new faction boost replayability and keep every game fresh. - • **Master the Art of Space Bee Tactics:** 15 unique frames offer distinct 'when covered' bonuses to tailor your gameplay style. - • **Seamless Integration & Premium Design:** Fits perfectly in original box with gorgeous space bee art by Kwanchai Moriya, elevating your game night aesthetic. ## Overview Apiary: Expanding The Hive is a premium expansion for the strategic space bee board game, adding 7 new hive mats, 15 unique frames, 16 new hex tiles, and fresh dance tokens to dramatically increase replayability and strategic depth. Designed to fit perfectly in the original box, it enhances gameplay for 1-5 players aged 14+, with stunning artwork and streamlined rules for a 90-minute immersive experience. ## Description Apiary: Expanding the Hive adds to the variety of the core game with components designed to fit inside the original insert and a comprehensive appendix that covers the core game and the expansion. This expansion features a few bigger additions (7 new hive mats, 15 unique frames, and 15 new seed cards), along with a greater variety of tiles and tokens, plus a few updated components. The expansion also replaces the original frame mats with new variable frames, along with some revised versions of a few tiles and complete appendix encompassing the core game and the expansion. Apiary: Expanding the Hive adds to the variety of the core game with components designed to fit inside the original insert and a comprehensive appendix that covers the core game and the expansion. This expansion features a few bigger additions (7 new hive mats, 15 unique frames, and 15 new seed cards), along with a greater variety of tiles and tokens, plus a few updated components. The expansion also replaces the original frame mats with new variable frames, along with some revised versions of a few tiles and complete appendix encompassing the core game and the expansion. Review: It was like unboxing the original game for a second time, which was super fun. Everything fits so perfectly in the original box, made me think they just took peices out of the original to sell for an extra buck. However, it definitely added more variety to the game that it needed. Super easy to figure out and same quality as original. Review: I love the game! IMHO, The expansion doesn’t really add anything new to the game, but it does help balance it out. Yes, there are new boards and pieces, but it’s similar to before. Though the frames change a little (for the better, adding more variety) That said, if you like Apiary, it cleans things up a little, I’d recommend it. ## Features - VARIETY: Add asymmetric variety via 7 new hive mats and 1 new faction, increasing replayability and making each game even more different. - UNIQUE FRAMES: Expand your ship with new frames, all 15 of which have a unique combination of “when covered” benefits that aid you throughout the game. - NEW HEX TILES: Improve your hive by gaining some of the 16 new hex tiles (farms, recruits, developments, and carvings). - TEACH BEE DANCES: Increase the creativity of your dances by using the 6 new dance tokens and 3 new dance tiles. - NEW SEED CARDS: Research new technologies in the form of 15 new seed cards, each of which feature unique seed art and special one time benefits or end of game scoring benefits. - BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED AND ILLUSTRATED: Designed by Connie Vogelmann (Wyrmspan). Gorgeous space bees and universe illustrated by Kwanchai Moriya (Dinosaur Island). - FULL OF POSITIVE PLAYER INTERACTIONS: Take actions that benefit you but also benefit other players in the game, leading to peaceful and interesting gameplay for game night. - THEMATICALLY DESIGNED MECHANISMS: Aging bees become more powerful, but when they age past level 4, they go into hibernation. Pollinate planets with your queen ship while exploring. - OVERVIEW: 60-90 minute playing time with only a 6 minute setup time. 1-5 players. Fun for ages 14+! Great game for couples, 2 players, family, and friends. - PUBLISHED BY STONEMAIER: Stonemaier is a tabletop game publisher based in St. Louis and distributed worldwide. Stonemaier's brands include Viticulture, Euphoria, Between Two Cities, Scythe, Charterstone, My Little Scythe, Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig, Wingspan, Tapestry, Pendulum, Red Rising, Rolling Realms Collection, Libertalia, Smitten, Expeditions, Apiary, Wyrmspan, and Stamp Swap. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0DG3MVZVL | | Are Batteries Required | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #247,309 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #9,132 in Board Games | | Brand Name | Stonemaier Games | | CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts | | Color | Multi-coloured | | Customer Package Type | Eco-Friendly Recyclable | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (26) | | Edition | Standard Edition | | Educational Objective | Improve strategic thinking, problem solving, and planning skills; foster interest in science and technology | | Estimated Playing Time | 90 Minutes | | Genre | Strategy, Tile, Worker Placement | | Included Components | 1 comprehensive appendix with expansion rules, 15 new seed cards, 1 new faction, 4 new explore tokens, 3 new dance tiles, 6 new dance tokens, 4 new recruits, 3 new carvings, 5 new developments, 4 new farms, 7 new hive mats, 15 new frames (all unique) | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 24 x 29 x 0.1 centimeters | | Item Dimensions L x W | 29L x 24W centimeters | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Stonemaier Games | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1500 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 168 | | Manufacturer Part Number | STM751 | | Material Type | Cardboard Cardstock | | Minimum Age Recomendation | 168 | | Model Number | STM751 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Players | 1-5 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Size | 11.4 x 9.44 x 0.04 inches | | Subject Character | Bee Faction | | Theme | Science Fiction | | UPC | 850032180948 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Stonemaier Games - **Genre:** Strategy, Tile, Worker Placement - **Material:** Cardboard Cardstock - **Number of players:** 1-5 - **Theme:** Science Fiction ## Images ![Apiary: Expanding The Hive Expansion | New Unique Frames, Additional Tiles, and More! | Add to Apiary - A Strategy Board Game About Bees in Space | 1-5 Players, 90 Mins, Ages 14+ - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716C-QN1oyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by D***A on 20 March 2026* It was like unboxing the original game for a second time, which was super fun. Everything fits so perfectly in the original box, made me think they just took peices out of the original to sell for an extra buck. However, it definitely added more variety to the game that it needed. Super easy to figure out and same quality as original. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***R on 19 December 2025* I love the game! IMHO, The expansion doesn’t really add anything new to the game, but it does help balance it out. Yes, there are new boards and pieces, but it’s similar to before. Though the frames change a little (for the better, adding more variety) That said, if you like Apiary, it cleans things up a little, I’d recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by R***N on 19 December 2025* The additional hives makes the base game way more replayable. 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