BOARD GAMES with Variant Hex is a podcast about board games, with Variant Hex (You probably could have guessed that.) We're a group of friends who play board games to connect, improve, and have fun. There are three things you should know about this podcast beyond the title: 1. We have no schedule. Subscribe to know when new episodes are posted. 2. We have no format. We'll definitely talk about board games, but beyond that? Who knows. 3. We have no ads. You can try our name as a promo code, b ...
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron recap what they played in November and share their picks for game of the month. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by …
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron reflect on what they played in the last month and pick their favorites. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smit…
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164: Board Game Review: Rolling Realms Redux (and Rolling Realms)
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss both Rolling Realms retail boxes, focusing on Rolling Realms Redux. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. …
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron chat about five different, mostly new card games: Booty Dash, Xlyotar, Sushi Go 10th Anniversary Edition, Flip 7 and Sea Salt & Paper. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthe…
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162: Two Player Games: Radlands and Clash of Magic Schools
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss a couple of two player card games. Which one did they like more, and would they recommend either? Listen now to find out! Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com…
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161: Hex Draft: Best at Two on Board Game Arena
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In this episode... Aaron, Adam, and Kellye make a top ten list of two player games on Board Game Arena by drafting their favorites. But there's a twist: they can steal and destroy other picks, or can choose to protect their own. View the list here: BGA's Best at Two. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @…
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss their very different game plays over the last month and make their picks for games of the month. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our the…
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron review a new open drafting and worker placement card game steeped in Irish mythology and tableau building. Additional Notes: "NÓg" rhymes with "rogue". Apologies for any instances of mispronunciation. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start stre…
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron talk about engine building and biding in Lata, a small box game with big box energy. Editing Note: There was a break in recording for this episode, so a transition has been added to connect the two halves. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start…
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron share their thoughts about the co-op wire cutting campaign game by Hisashi Hayashi Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" …
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156: Beyond the Box: Life Lessons from Board Games
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In this episode... Adam and Kellye chat about lessons from board gaming that they apply to the rest of their lives. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by …
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron choose their favorites (and least favorites) from a very busy month of gameplay. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by…
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In this episode... Kellye tells Adam all about her time at Gen Con 2024, including everything from her haul. They'll reflect on this year's convention and muse about how Gen Con may change in the future. Additional Info Indy will be making major investment in downtown over the next few years. Read more about the projects here: https://www.visitindy…
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153: Coffee Shop Games: Faraway and Space Park
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron chat about two games perfect for playing at a coffee shop, or almost anywhere: Space Park and Faraway. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme…
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron recap what they played in the month of July and each make their pick for game of the month. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "…
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151: Board Game Geek Gen Con 2024 Preview List: Part 2
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In this episode... Kellye and Adam finish up with part two of the Gen Con 2024 Preview List (before another 50+ games were added...) Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music…
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150: Board Game Geek Gen Con 2024 Preview List: Part 1
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In this episode... Adam and Kellye take on their yearly task of going through the entire Board Game Geek Gen Con Preview List. In part one, they will discuss over 300 games in our longest episode ever! Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianth…
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron recap their month in this nearly live recording, and share why they've been so busy lately. (You'll also be able to hear why later in the episode) Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podca…
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron talk about the games they played in the May, and what they've picked for their games of the month. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme mus…
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron talk about what they played in April and chose their picks for Game of the Month. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" b…
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146: Coffee Shop Games: Project L and Junk Orbit
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss two games perfect for playing out and about that don't take up much space on the table. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music …
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron talk about their viking adventures and challenges in the new euro game, Karvi. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by M…
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss two games that don't take up too much table space and are perfect for playing out and about. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme m…
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron recap what they played in March 2024, and what they each chose for game of the month. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimme…
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss their experiences at a small local board game convention. Additional Notes Really, no one knows why Indiana residents are called "Hoosiers". Here's what the state's website has to say: https://www.in.gov/history/about-indiana-history-and-trivia/emblems-and-symbols/what-is-a-hoosier/ Find us online: X (For…
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In this episode... Adam and Kellye discuss collection curation, and share the list of 60+ games that Kellye donated. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by…
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In this episode... Aaron and Kellye recount their experiences at their first Dice Tower West conference in Las Vegas. They'll discuss what they did, ate, saw, and played. Additional notes: Content creators: Thinker Themer | Rahdo Ruel Gaviola | Rahdo | Good Time Society | Tabletop Live Network Paula Deming | Watch it Played | This Game is Broken Th…
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron chat about all the games they played last month. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Fre…
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron share what they played in January and each pick a game of the month. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, …
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron revisit their 2023 game of the month picks and choose an game of the year. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. S…
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136: Board Game Review: Exit The Game: Advent Calendars
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In this episode... Aaron, Kellye, and Adam discuss two Exit the Game Advent Calendars: The Hunt for the Golden Book and The Silent Storm. You can watch the BGG Game Night crew solve a calendar day by day on their Youtube channel: The Mystery of the Ice Cave (2020) The Hunt for the Golden Book (2021) CORRECTIONS We thought The Silent Storm was the 2…
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In this episode... Aaron and Kellye quickly discuss what games they played, liked or culled, and what they've picked for game of the month for December. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional I…
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In this episode... Adam and Kellye pick board games with titles that would make great band names. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtaine…
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133: Board Game Review: Builder's High and R-Eco+
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In this episode... Aaron and Kellye take on a double (triple?) review of games by Hobby Japan. Aside from chancing into these games somewhere in the U.S., you can find them on Amazon Japan: Builder's High R-Eco+ Box Set Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)…
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In this episode... Aaron, Kellye and Adam discuss what they played in November (and the beginning of the December) Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by M…
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In this episode... Aaron and Kellye tell Adam all about their experiences at Pax Unplugged 2023 in Philadelphia. Additional notes: The Pax merch was available online after the convention, but only until December 7th. We heard that they were selling last year's merch at a discount during the convention, so that may be true again in 2024. Restaurant …
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In this episode... Aaron and Kellye discuss the handful of games they played in October and make their picks for game of the month. Find us online: X (formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music …
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129: Board Game Review: The Downfall of Pompeii
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss growing and then evacuating the ancient city of Pompeii, while also tossing one another's relatives into a volcano. Find us online: X (formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Addit…
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss their impressions of the tableau building and card drafting board game called Moon. Find us online: X (formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "…
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127: Collection Curation: Ding and Dent Discounts
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In this episode... Adam and Kellye browse the ding and dent sections of a variety of board game websites, including: boardgamebliss rockinbgames cardhaus morethanmeeples boardlandia tabletopmerchant gamenerdz Find us online: X (formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: v…
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron recap what they played in the month of September, and each select a game of the month. Find us online: X (formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimm…
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125: Board Game Review: Last Will and The Prodigals Club
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron do a double review, covering two games by designer Vladimír Suchý. In both you are trying to drive yourself to ruin as fast as possible! Check out the games on Board Game Geek: Last Will The Prodigals Club Find us online: X (formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start…
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss Men at Work, a dexterity game where you build a rather unsafe construction site. Find us online: X (formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shi…
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss grouping druids and the value of deceit in their review of Fae They were not confident about the rules, so here's a pdf. For more information on Fae, view full details on Board Game Geek. If you're considering picking up the game for yourself, be sure you're getting the best deal with Board Game Oracle. F…
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron share their thoughts about Make the Difference by Oink Games Find us online: X (formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained…
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss what they played in August and pick their games of the month. Find us online: X (formerly twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith,…
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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron talk about everything they played during Gen Con 2023 Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via th…
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119: Gen Con 2023 Recap: Our Highlights
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In this episode... Adam interviews Kellye and Aaron about their experiences at Gen Con 2023. Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via…
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In this episode... Adam and Kellye finalize the Gen Con 2023 Preview list and discuss Kellye's #GenConHaul Also mentioned: Here's the artist for Mission Control. You can get this waffle maker to play real life Waffle Time, which is 5x5 (not 4x4 as mentioned in the recording). Find us online: X (Formerly Twitter): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex …
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117: Countdown to Gen Con 2023: Final Prep and Hype!
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In this episode... Adam and Kellye conclude their countdown to Gen Con 2023 with final prep and hype! Find us online: Twitter (or, X?): @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtaine…
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