--- product_id: 14475453 title: "Hive: Pillbug Carbon Expansion Board Game (TCI016)" brand: "ghenos games" price: "£17.56" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Ghenos Games" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/14475453-hive-pillbug-carbon-expansion-board-game-tci016 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # MENSA Select expansion for brainiacs Adds strategic depth & complexity Unique Pillbug tile with special move Hive: Pillbug Carbon Expansion Board Game (TCI016) **Brand:** ghenos games **Price:** £17.56 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ♟️ Outsmart, outmaneuver, outplay with the Pillbug expansion! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hive: Pillbug Carbon Expansion Board Game (TCI016) by ghenos games - **How much does it cost?** £17.56 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/14475453-hive-pillbug-carbon-expansion-board-game-tci016) ## Best For - ghenos games enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ghenos games brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & Collectible:** Sleek 4.7-inch expansion fits seamlessly into your Hive set - • **MENSA Select Certified:** Join an elite community of strategic thinkers - • **Master the Pillbug's Power:** Move adjacent pieces two spaces for game-changing plays - • **Elevate Your Hive Experience:** Adds new tiles that deepen strategy and extend gameplay - • **Perfect for Competitive Millennials:** Challenge friends with fresh, mind-bending tactics ## Overview Hive: Pillbug Carbon Expansion is a compact, MENSA Select-approved add-on that introduces the Pillbug tile, enabling unique moves that elevate the classic Hive board game’s strategic complexity. Designed for ages 8+, this expansion seamlessly integrates with the original Hive Carbon set, offering fresh tactical depth and longer gameplay for dedicated players. ## Description Hive Pillbug Carbon is a new pair of tiles that can be added to Hive. The pillbug moves like the queen bee - one space at a time - but it also has a special ability that it may use instead of moving. This ability allows the pillbug to move an adjacent un-stacked piece (whether friendly or enemy) two spaces: up on to the pillbug itself, then down into an empty space adjacent to itself. Review: Love it! - Wonderful addition to the game. Makes the game last longer, and adds a whole new strategy! I love being like, "Oh, no! My queen is almost stuck... psych!" then pulling my queen to safety. Or by secretly building a circle near the Pillbug then picking up and placing the opponents queen into it and winning when they thought they were free. Great product! Review: Great addition to a great game! - These expansions are not cheap for the material worth. They are however worth the money in my opinion as the game is so amazing in both its simplicity and complexity. ## Features - Hive Carbon is needed to use this expansion - Adds depth and complexity - Expansion for the MENSA Select game ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00JH9JYE8 | | Are Batteries Required | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #164,930 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #4,137 in Board Games (Toys & Games) | | Brand Name | Ghenos Games | | CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable | | Color | Black, Clear, White | | Customer Package Type | Reinforced box | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 366 Reviews | | Edition | Standard Edition | | Educational Objective | Develop logical thinking and problem solving | | Expansion For | Hive | | Genre | Cooperative | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00799599208231 | | Included Components | game pieces | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 4.7 x 4.7 x 0.5 inches | | Item Part Number | TCI016 | | Item Type Name | Board Game | | Item Weight | 2.24 ounces | | Manufacturer | Renegade Game Studios | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1188.0 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 96.0 | | Manufacturer Part Number | TCI016 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | No Warranty | | Material Type | carbon | | Minimum Age Recomendation | 8 | | Model Number | TCI016 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Players | 2 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Set Name | Hive | | Size | 11.94 x 11.94 x 1.27 cm | | Theme | Hive | | UPC | 799599208231 064194221191 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Images ![Hive: Pillbug Carbon Expansion Board Game (TCI016) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81rsJnYe16L.jpg) ![Hive: Pillbug Carbon Expansion Board Game (TCI016) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81xZWxwlwBL.jpg) ![Hive: Pillbug Carbon Expansion Board Game (TCI016) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21N1sQjGFsL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it! *by J***R on June 7, 2017* Wonderful addition to the game. Makes the game last longer, and adds a whole new strategy! I love being like, "Oh, no! My queen is almost stuck... psych!" then pulling my queen to safety. Or by secretly building a circle near the Pillbug then picking up and placing the opponents queen into it and winning when they thought they were free. Great product! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great addition to a great game! *by S***E on December 22, 2018* These expansions are not cheap for the material worth. They are however worth the money in my opinion as the game is so amazing in both its simplicity and complexity. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A additional twist *by M***S on March 21, 2024* A fun addition to the game ## Frequently Bought Together - Hive: Pillbug Carbon Expansion Board Game (TCI016) - Hive Carbon - Smart Zone Games Hive Pocket Pillbug Expansion for 96 months to 1188 months --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/14475453-hive-pillbug-carbon-expansion-board-game-tci016](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/14475453-hive-pillbug-carbon-expansion-board-game-tci016) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-31*