{"product_id":"apiary-expanding-the-hive-board-game-expansion","title":"Apiary: Expanding the Hive Board Game Expansion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew hives. New possibilities. A thriving colony ready to reach even further.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpand your Apiary board game with seven additional hive mats, 15 unique variable frames, new seed cards and a fresh faction to lead your spacefaring civilisation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover new building bonuses, powerful combinations and strategic opportunities as you grow your hive and prepare your workers for hibernation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpansion Only – Apiary base game required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApiary: Expanding the Hive Board Game Expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e brings fresh strategic possibilities to the world of Apiary, introducing new hive configurations, variable frames, seed cards, faction abilities and additional components for the acclaimed worker-placement strategy game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Apiary, highly evolved honeybees known as the Mellifera have built a technologically advanced civilisation capable of exploring space. As you guide your faction, every decision matters: where to place your workers, which planets to explore, how to manage resources and when to expand your growing hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpanding the Hive builds on that experience with new options that reward careful planning, creative combinations and efficient use of your colony's abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Your Hive in New Ways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven additional hive mats introduce different arrangements of building bonuses and strategic opportunities. Choose how to develop your colony as you construct farms, recruit specialists, unlock developments and place carvings within your hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expansion also introduces 15 unique variable frames that replace the original frames from the base game. Each frame has its own combination of building bonuses, creating new possibilities as you expand beyond your starting hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring setup, these frames are divided into two face-up stacks. When acquiring a frame, you can choose between the available options, adding another meaningful decision to your building strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover New Cards, Tiles and Abilities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifteen additional seed cards provide fresh opportunities for one-time benefits and end-game scoring. Carefully consider when to use a card's immediate effect and when to pursue its scoring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew farms, recruits, developments and carvings offer further ways to strengthen your strategy. Discover abilities that support resource production, worker management, exploration, construction and valuable scoring combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Cedoni Faction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expansion introduces Cedoni, a new playable faction with abilities centred around frames and their building bonuses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCedoni rewards thoughtful hive expansion by allowing you to activate build bonuses on acquired frames. Upgrading the faction opens up additional frame-building opportunities, creating a different approach to developing your colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Ways to Explore and Convert Resources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew explore tokens expand the possibilities of planetary exploration, while additional dance tiles and tokens introduce more resource-conversion options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome new dances reward their creators with Victory Points when other players use them, adding another layer of tactical consideration to an already interactive game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated Components and Complete Rules Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpanding the Hive also includes revised components for selected original factions and recruits, along with a comprehensive appendix that incorporates the expansion's rules and updated references for the core game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll expansion components are compatible with Apiary's existing Automa solo mode. The components are also designed to fit inside the original Apiary game insert, helping you keep your growing collection organised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you enjoy creating efficient worker-placement combinations, exploring alternative scoring strategies or discovering new ways to develop your hive, Apiary: Expanding the Hive adds meaningful variety to your journey among the stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApiary Base Game Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis expansion cannot be played on its own. A copy of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/afrishonworld.co.za\/products\/apiary-strategy-board-game\" title=\"Apiary Strategy Board Game\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApiary Strategy Board Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8260\/5107\/files\/apiary-expanding-the-hive-rulebook-and-appendix.pdf.pdf?v=1794145250\" title=\"Apiary: Expanding the Hive rulebook and complete appendix \"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView the Apiary: Expanding the Hive Rulebook and Complete Appendix (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeven Additional Hive Mats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore new building layouts, bonuses and strategic approaches to developing your colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 Unique Variable Frames:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replace the original frames with new options that introduce different building bonuses and meaningful choices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Playable Faction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover Cedoni and its distinctive frame-focused abilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 Additional Seed Cards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Experiment with new one-time benefits, scoring conditions and tactical opportunities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore Ways to Develop Your Hive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add new farms, recruits, developments and carvings to create fresh combinations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpanded Exploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover additional explore tokens and opportunities to strengthen your planetary strategy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Dance Possibilities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduce additional resource-conversion options and ways to earn rewards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes revised faction, recruit and other replacement components for the core game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with Solo Play:\u003c\/strong\u003e All expansion components work with Apiary's existing Automa system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConvenient Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to fit into the original Apiary box insert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stonemaier Games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connie Vogelmann\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kwanchai Moriya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strategy board game expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–5 with the Apiary base game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60–90 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGame Complexity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Playable Faction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cedoni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGameplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worker placement, hive building, tile placement, exploration and resource management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Science fiction, space exploration and advanced bee civilisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolo Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apiary Automa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Game Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apiary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Complete Appendix and Expanding the Hive Rulebook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 New Hive Mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 Unique Replacement Frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 New Seed Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 New Faction Tile – Cedoni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 New Recruit Tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 New Carving Tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 New Development Tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 New Farm Tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 New Dance Tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 New Dance Tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 New Explore Tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated Arti and Cecro Faction Tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated Engineer and Pharmacist Recruit Tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Updated Explore Token for First-Printing Copies of Apiary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e A copy of the Apiary base game is required. This is not a standalone game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplace Original Frames:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 15 variable frames replace the original 15 frames rather than being shuffled together with them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated Tiles:\u003c\/strong\u003e The included revised Arti, Cecro, Engineer and Pharmacist tiles replace their original versions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-Printing Update:\u003c\/strong\u003e The additional replacement explore token is intended for first-printing copies of Apiary. Later printings do not require this replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolo Play:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with the base game's Automa opponent, with an additional rule adjustment for the Grow action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Appendix:\u003c\/strong\u003e The included reference covers both original Apiary content and the expansion's additions and updates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Seed Card Variant:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rulebook includes an optional variant limiting players to two seed-card ability plays per turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The components are designed to fit inside Apiary's existing game insert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stonemaier Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67951060156723,"sku":"STM751","price":549.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8260\/5107\/files\/apiary-expanding-the-hive-expansion-artwork-jpg.jpg?v=1794145680","url":"https:\/\/afrishonworld.co.za\/products\/apiary-expanding-the-hive-board-game-expansion","provider":"Afrishon World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}