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Hexes: Hexagonal Chess

Hexes: Hexagonal Chess

Hexes Games · 2003
245 min10+ yrs3.0/5 complexity7.8 BGG23CouplesStrategy
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How do you play Hexes: Hexagonal Chess?

Designed to be the truest, simplest hexagonal variant of chess, Hexes Chess is played on 54 hexagons rather than 64 squares. Though it uses fewer "spaces" and fewer pieces than conventional chess, the hexagonal format greatly increases the mobility of each piece.

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Hexes: Hexagonal Chess box art
official art · Hexes Games

Designed to be the truest, simplest hexagonal variant of chess, Hexes Chess is played on 54 hexagons rather than 64 squares. Though it uses fewer "spaces" and fewer pieces than conventional chess, the hexagonal format greatly increases the mobility of each piece.

If you are familiar with the rules of chess, you will find Hexes Chess to be logical and intuitive. Even if you are new to chess, the illustrated rules sheet will have you playing in minutes.

game anatomy
Complexity3.0 / 5
BGG rating7.8 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
45 min
Players
2
Recommended age
10+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does Hexes: Hexagonal Chess cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Hexes: Hexagonal Chess cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Hexes: Hexagonal Chess?
Hexes: Hexagonal Chess is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~45 minutes, featuring grid movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Hexes: Hexagonal Chess — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Hexes: Hexagonal Chess support?
Hexes: Hexagonal Chess is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Hexes: Hexagonal Chess take?
A game of Hexes: Hexagonal Chess takes about 45 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Hexes: Hexagonal Chess for?
Hexes: Hexagonal Chess is recommended from age 10.
Q7How complex is Hexes: Hexagonal Chess?
Hexes: Hexagonal Chess has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.0 out of 5.
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