In Build a Beehive, your success hinges on three core objectives: attract stronger bees, maximize honey production, and optimize resource management. Poor flower placement or inefficient upgrades can stall progress.
Maximizing Bee Efficiency Through Flower Placement
Bees travel between flowers and hives—greater distances mean slower honey production. Key strategy:
- Place high-tier flowers nearest to hives
- Remove distant low-tier flowers using the 1 key as upgrades unlock
Shop Strategy for Optimal Growth
The shop refreshes every 5 minutes. Prioritize purchasing:
- Tulips, Sunflowers, and other premium flowers
- Only buy when you can plant immediately near hives
Avoid impulse-buying cheap flowers—save honey for quality plants.
Understanding Bee Stats
Bees have two critical attributes:
- Speed: Determines flight time
- Carry Capacity: Affects honey per trip
Example: Tulip Bees outperform Daisy Bees with higher speed and capacity.
Leverage Giant Flowers
- Giant flowers spawn randomly, attracting elite bees
- Track which flower types produce giants historically
- Never remove them—their rarity boosts long-term gains
Honey Collection Best Practices
- Press and hold E near hives to collect honey
- Frequently “Sell ALL Honey” to free up inventory
Regular sales ensure liquidity for shop upgrades.
Optimal Hive Setup Principles
- Reserve prime flower slots closest to hives
- Replace outdated flowers promptly
- Invest Robux sparingly
Success requires patience—strategic planting trumps random expansion.
FAQ
Q: How do you get better bees?
Acquire rare flowers from timed shop rotations.
Q: Do flower locations matter?
Yes. Proximity directly impacts honey yield.
Q: What are giant bees?
Upgraded bees from giant flowers, offering superior stats.
Q: Can I remove flowers?
Press 1 and click unwanted plants.
Q: How often does the shop reset?
Every 5 minutes, with premium stock appearing randomly.