Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
Ares Magazine #7. Rescue from the Hive simulates a Space Marine task force attempting to rescue a Human ambassador and family. Action takes place aboard a space ship, using forces selected by each player from a larger pool.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Grid Movement
Move pieces between adjacent spaces on a regular grid.
Area Movement
Move pieces between connected regions rather than along individual spaces.
Dice Rolling
Roll dice to introduce uncertainty into actions, production, movement, or resolution.
Pick Up and Deliver
Collect goods at one location and transport them to another for rewards.
Movement Points
Spend a movement allowance across spaces with different costs.