HexBoard
Board
Ratings
Age
4+
Category
Board
Languages
English
Sun May 14 2023
You can play against the computer opponent also in three, four, five and six player modes.
VoiceOver improvements:
- Better descriptions for different places on the game board.
- Notices the available places even if they require multiple jumps.
- Possibility to move directly to spots that require multiple jumps.
- Describes the performed move and whether it lead home.
- Setting for Automatic Done button (on by default).
Hexboard is a minimalist strategy game where two players compete for dominance on a hexagonal field. The rules are simple but allow for complex emergent strategies: you can either duplicate your piece to an adjacent tile or jump two tiles away to capture surrounding enemy pieces. It’s a game of positioning and foresight, where one wrong move can lead to a massive swing in territorial control.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
Hexboard is a clean and intellectually stimulating board game that focuses on territorial control. Playing on a hexagonal grid adds a layer of complexity that traditional square-grid games lack—every move has six potential directions of influence. The AI is surprisingly competent, providing a stiff challenge even for experienced strategy players.
The visual design is intentionally minimalist, focusing your attention entirely on the board and the pieces. It feels like a 'digital tabletop' game in the best way possible. While it could benefit from more diverse game modes, the core experience is polished and rewarding for those who enjoy pure, abstract strategy without the fluff.
Features
Challenging AI with multiple difficulty levels
Local 'Pass and Play' multiplayer
Clean, distraction-free minimalist art
Deep tactical gameplay on a hex grid
Fast-paced matches
Tips & Walkthrough
Keep your pieces near the edges of the board in the early game. This limits the directions from which an opponent can surround you and gives you a stable base to expand from.
Gameplays
Jumping is risky because it leaves a hole in your line, but it's the only way to convert enemy pieces. Use it only when you can capture three or more of the opponent's pieces at once.
Screenshot
Q&A
The match ends when the board is full or one player has no moves left. The player with the most pieces on the board wins.
Ratings & Reviews
?How do I start moving?
Tue Dec 31 2019 JDD_ApperI'm using VoiceOver: I've clicked on the message Red: It's your move. I've clicked on the 6 places that say red. I've clicked on all the empty spaces. There appears to be no reaction. I'll try the smallest board, but I don't see how that would help me understand how to move my piece . I have no real concept of how the board is laid out, but I figured I could learn by moving pieces. Using the long hold to remove colors works fine. Maybe I'll figure out how to make my opponent move 1st, but, again, I don't see how that will help me figure out what piece I can move where. Anyway, I expect I will enjoy this game once I can start learning.
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