2025
Mostly how-to-play. Hexeh is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 6 how-to-play guides, 1 recorded sessions, and 1 other video.
From BoardGameGeek
Hexeh is a fast-paced, two-player strategy game played on a compact hexagonal board. Each player commands a team of five distinct piece types, each with its own movement rules and tactical identity. From ricochet attacks to color-based movement paths, every turn offers opportunities for clever setups, surprise plays, and momentum shifts. The goal is simple: outmaneuver your opponent and capture their Empress. Games last around 10 minutes, making Hexeh perfect for spontaneous rematches, tournament play, or quick showdowns at game cafés and breweries. It's easy to learn but rewards mastery, offering endless depth in a short, satisfying play window.
Learn to play
Hexeh has 8 videos from 1 creator: 6 how-to-play guides, 1 playthrough and 1 other video. They date from 2025 to January 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "The 2 Space Trickster of Hexeh" by Hexeh, which runs 1 min.
To see it played, watch "This Is What Competitive Hexeh Looks Like (Hexeh League)" by Hexeh.
If you like it, try Hive, The Guild of Merchant Explorers, Great Plains or Cosmic Frog, which share several of its mechanics.
2022Matthew Dunstan, Brett J. Gilbert
1 - 4 players45 minMedium weight
2021Trevor Benjamin, Brett J. Gilbert
2 players20 minLight weight
2020Jenna Felli
2 - 6 players45 - 90 minHeavy weight
From BoardGameGeek:
Hexeh is a fast-paced, two-player strategy game played on a compact hexagonal board. Each player commands a team of five distinct piece types, each with its own movement rules and tactical identity. From ricochet attacks to color-based movement paths, every turn offers opportunities for clever setups, surprise plays, and momentum shifts. The goal is simple: outmaneuver your opponent and capture their Empress. Games last around 10 minutes, making Hexeh perfect for spontaneous rematches, tournament play, or quick showdowns at game cafés and breweries. It's easy to learn but rewards mastery, offering endless depth in a short, satisfying play window.