I built a new thing: Hive Ships. It lives at https://hive-ships.com and it turns the classic Battleship idea into a turn based, competitive game on the Hive blockchain. You place your fleet, you face another player, and the winner earns HIVE. Simple rules, quick rounds, real stakes.
What it is
Hive Ships is a head to head, turn based Battleship game that settles results on Hive. You queue for a match, the board is generated, and shots alternate until one fleet is sunk. When the match ends, the on chain result is recorded and the winner receives HIVE. No mystery points. Actual tokens.
I designed it to be easy to learn and quick to play. A match fits in a break, which makes it fun without taking over your day. If you are new to Hive, the game gives you a clear path to get started without a long setup.
How a match works
You join a lobby, place ships, and confirm your layout. Each turn has a visible timer to keep things moving. During play, legal moves are enforced by the server so you can focus on strategy. When someone wins, the result is posted and the reward is sent. You can play a single match or stick around for a short run.
To keep matches fair, I added simple guardrails like server side validation and clear logs for each move. If something goes wrong, I can inspect the sequence and resolve it. I want the competition to feel friendly and the outcomes to feel trusted.
Under the hood
The stack is Node.js on the server, Aurelia 2 on the client, and Tailwind for styling. That mix lets me move fast without a lot of ceremony. Real time updates, quick UI tweaks, and a small, readable codebase were the goals. Hive handles the on chain pieces so results and rewards are transparent.
Why I built it
I like small games that sharpen thinking. Battleship is perfect for quick, thoughtful play, and adding a real reward makes every decision matter. Hive gives me a fast chain with low fees, which keeps the game accessible.
Try it
If you enjoy a bit of strategy and a clean win condition, give it a spin: https://hive-ships.com. Feedback is welcome. I am still early and your notes help me decide what to add next.