--- product_id: 667267506 title: "Stonemaier Games: 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: "€ 70.26" currency: EUR in_stock: true category: "Stonemaier Games" url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/667267506-stonemaier-games-apiary-expanding-the-hive-expansion-new-unique-frames store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # 16 new hex tiles expanding hive customization 7 new asymmetric hive mats boosting replayability 15 unique frames with strategic 'when covered' benefits Stonemaier Games: 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:** € 70.26 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🐝 Elevate your Apiary β€” where space bees meet next-level strategy! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Stonemaier Games: 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?** € 70.26 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/667267506-stonemaier-games-apiary-expanding-the-hive-expansion-new-unique-frames) ## 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 - β€’ **Hive Your Way:** 7 new hive mats and a fresh faction deliver endless strategic variety for every game night. - β€’ **Frame Your Victory:** 15 unique frames with powerful cover-triggered bonuses redefine your gameplay tactics. - β€’ **Seed Your Strategy:** 15 new seed cards with unique art and game-changing one-time or endgame scoring effects. - β€’ **Dance of Innovation:** 6 new dance tokens and 3 dance tiles unlock creative combos and player interaction. - β€’ **Expand the Universe:** 16 new hex tiles including farms, recruits, and developments to customize your hive’s evolution. ## Overview Apiary: Expanding the Hive is a premium expansion for the acclaimed strategy board game Apiary, designed for 1-5 players aged 14+. Featuring 7 new hive mats, 15 unique frames, 16 new hex tiles, and 15 seed cards, this expansion dramatically increases replayability and strategic depth. Beautifully illustrated and seamlessly integrated with the core game, it offers 60-90 minutes of immersive gameplay with enhanced player interaction and thematic mechanics set in a captivating sci-fi bee universe. ## 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. ## 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 β€œwhen 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 | #159,086 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #5,750 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 (25) | | Edition | Standard Edition | | Educational Objective | Improve strategic thinking, problem solving, and planning skills; foster interest in science and technology | | Estimated Playing Time | 90 Minutes | | Expansion For | Apiary | | Game Mechanics | Strategy, Tile, Worker Placement | | 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 Part Number | STM751 | | Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up | | Material Type | Cardboard Cardstock | | Minimum Age Recomendation | 14 | | Model Number | STM751 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Players | 1-5 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Rulebook Availability | Printed Included | | Set Name | Apiary: Expanding the Hive | | Size | 11.4 x 9.44 x 0.04 inches | | Subject Character | Bee Faction | | Supported Battery Types | No batteries required | | 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 ![Stonemaier Games: 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) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/667267506-stonemaier-games-apiary-expanding-the-hive-expansion-new-unique-frames](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/667267506-stonemaier-games-apiary-expanding-the-hive-expansion-new-unique-frames) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-10-11*