{"product_id":"tci015","title":"Hive: Pillbug Expansion Additional Hive Pieces by Gen42 Games  TCI015","description":"\u003ch3\u003eINTRODUCING THE PILLBUG EXPANSION\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnhance your Hive gameplay with the Gen42 Games TCI015 Hive: Pillbug Expansion. This expansion introduces a new pair of tiles that elevate the strategic experience of the base game.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePILLBUG MOVEMENT\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pillbug moves like the queen bee, advancing one space at a time. However, it possesses a unique ability that allows it to influence the game in an unprecedented way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSPECIAL ABILITY OF THE PILLBUG\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstead of moving, the Pillbug can relocate an adjacent unstacked piece—whether it belongs to you or your opponent—two spaces. This involves moving the piece onto the Pillbug itself and then down into an empty adjacent space.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLIMITATIONS OF THE PILLBUG ABILITY\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere are specific exceptions to the Pillbug's movement ability: it cannot move the piece that was most recently moved by the opponent, nor can it move pieces from a stack. Additionally, it must adhere to the One Hive Rule and cannot split the hive during movement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSTRATEGIC IMPACT ON THE GAME\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAny piece moved (either directly or by the Pillbug) becomes immobile for the next player's turn, unable to move or use special abilities. Notably, the mosquito can replicate the Pillbug's movement or ability even if the Pillbug has been rendered immobile by another.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKEY PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis expansion features the standard-colored version of the Pillbug tiles, allowing players to expand their strategic options and enhance their Hive experience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImmerse yourself in the strategic depth of Hive with the addition of the Pillbug expansion, where every move can change the tide of battle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salt City Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49432998117662,"sku":"TCI015","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1645\/8782\/files\/TCI015.jpg?v=1768610456","url":"https:\/\/saltcitygames.shop\/products\/tci015","provider":"Salt City Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}