2020Ben Bronstein, Jen Igartua, Jade Shames, Kat Thek
- Videos
- 3
- Creators
- 3
Mostly reviews
2 - 6 players20 - 40 minMedium weight
Hex Effects
2025Ben Bronstein, Jade Shames, Kat Thek
- Videos
- 5
- Creators
- 4
Mainly reviews. Hex Effects is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 3 reviews and 2 recorded sessions.
2 - 8 players
10 - 30 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes
From BoardGameGeek
Hex Effects is a "take that" style card game featuring Hexes (that you need to rid of) and Remedies (that treat Hexes but may cause you to have more). It is an easy-to-pickup game with original artwork by Pillbox Games. It's based on the game Side Effects. Start by dealing four Hex cards to each player, face up, in a space in front of them referred to as their "Shadow". The first player to treat all the Hexes in their Shadow wins the game. The rest of the Hex cards are shuffled in with the larger deck. Then, deal four cards to each player (concealed in hand). Start your turn by drawing two cards. You can make two actions on your turn. If you have in your hand a Remedy card that treats one of your hexes, you can place it on top of that Hex. You're now closer to winning - but watch out! Every Remedy contains a list of side effects (other Hexes) that you are now vulnerable to receiving from other players on their turns. Play continues until one person has treated all the Hexes in their Shadow.
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Which Hex Effects video should I watch?
Hex Effects has 5 videos from 4 creators: 3 reviews and 2 playthroughs. They date from 2024 to March 2026.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Hex Effects - DT Preview with Mark Streed" by The Dice Tower. 3 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "HEX EFFECTS Playthrough - This one gets weird..." by Room and Board, one of 2 playthroughs.
If you like it, try MUD, Dead Letters, All True Believers and Side Effects, also by Jade Shames.
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2027Ben Bronstein, Jade Shames
- Videos
- 3
- Creators
- 3
Some how-to-play
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- Videos
- 2
- Creators
- 2
Reviews and how-to-play
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About Hex Effects
From BoardGameGeek:
Hex Effects is a "take that" style card game featuring Hexes (that you need to rid of) and Remedies (that treat Hexes but may cause you to have more). It is an easy-to-pickup game with original artwork by Pillbox Games. It's based on the game Side Effects. Start by dealing four Hex cards to each player, face up, in a space in front of them referred to as their "Shadow". The first player to treat all the Hexes in their Shadow wins the game. The rest of the Hex cards are shuffled in with the larger deck. Then, deal four cards to each player (concealed in hand). Start your turn by drawing two cards. You can make two actions on your turn. If you have in your hand a Remedy card that treats one of your hexes, you can place it on top of that Hex. You're now closer to winning - but watch out! Every Remedy contains a list of side effects (other Hexes) that you are now vulnerable to receiving from other players on their turns. Play continues until one person has treated all the Hexes in their Shadow.
Designers
Ben Bronstein, Jade Shames, Kat Thek
Artist
Ben Bronstein
Publisher
Pillbox Games
Categories
Card GameMedieval
Mechanics
RaceTake That