Do you want to learn and understand the game of Hive(R)? Are you eager to make more out of this fun game? If so, this is the perfect book for you. It will help you to increase your understanding and your enjoyment of the game even if you have never played Hive(R) before!"A beginner's guide to Hive(R)" starts with a short history of the game. It gives you an in depth explanation of the basic rules, including detailed movement rules for each Hive(R) piece. You will follow along with sample games, solve puzzles and learn how to plan your first few moves efficiently. You will also learn about common mistakes beginners make and a technique that will allow you to plan your moves in a logic way and avoid blunders throughout the game. Don't keep losing games through trial and error. Although to be great at anything takes a lot of practice, this book will put you on the right track to start winning more games! (Included! One sample Hive(R) scoresheet.)