BOARD GAMES with Variant Hex

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss two small box games perfect for playing somewhere away from home, such as a coffee shop. Panda Spin is a ladder-climbing card game, and High Risk is a push-your-luck dice game. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additio...

In this episode... Kellye and Ruel discuss a trio of low-ranked games and share why they like them anyways, despite their flaws. Find and follow Ruel all across the board game internet: https://linktr.ee/ruelgaviola Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional I...

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss the game they played at the end of Gen Con and the rest of the month that followed. Find us online: Bluesky: @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 Free Music Archive . "...

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss two small-box games great for playing anywhere: Bottle Imp and Art Robbery. Find us online: Bluesky: @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 Free Music Archive . " Shimmer...

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron talk about the games they played in July, which ended with the start of Gen Con! Find us online: Bluesky: @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 Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " w...

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron chat about four different baseball-themed board games: Hits & Outs, 7th Inning Stretch, Bottom of the 9th, and Baseball Highlights 2045. Additional Notes: The four solo games mentioned in the outro are: Lux Aeterna, Solus Lost, So You've Been Eaten, and Warp's Edge. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might sta...

In this episode... We discuss the engine builder (and engine breaker) Moon Colony Bloodbath. Aaron and Kellye are joined by friend-of-the-pod Ruel Gaviola as they discuss the initial successes and ultimate disasters in their colonies, as well as the shared camaraderie of experiencing the bloodbath together. Find and follow Ruel all across the board game internet: https://linktr.ee/ruelgaviola Find...

In this episode... Kellye is joined by Linnea, friend of the pod and Gen Con Veteran, to discuss all thing Gen Con 2025. They'll discuss their convention preparations and traditions, as well as exchange tips and share memories from the last few years. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email:...

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss their plays in June - at least those that the can disclose. They didn't play the physical versions of any of the three games in the cover photo. They didn't play ANY version of Corrosion, but it was mentioned as similar to Fromage. Give it a try! Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming gam...

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron highlight many Board Game Arena titles as they recap their month of gaming. Find us online: Bluesky: @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 Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was ma...

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron look back over what they played last month and pick their respective games of the month. Find us online: Bluesky: @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 Free Music Archive . " Shi...

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron talk about two small-box trick-taking games from Allplay. Find us online: Bluesky: @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 Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under...

In this episode... Aaron and Kellye review their experiences playing through the campaign of the new Lord of the Rings trick-taking game. The first half of the review will be spoiler-free, before a warning and a second half full of spoilers. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@v...

In this episode... Will Kellye and Aaron once again fall victim to the one-episode-a-month curse? Listen to what they played, what they thought was best, and what they are looking forward to next month. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our them...

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron break away from their daily obligations to squeeze out another game of the month episode. We'll have reviews and more shenanigans again soon. ... Hopefully. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is...

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron talk about what games they liked, didn't like, and their games of the month for January. Find us online: Bluesky: @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 Free Music Archive . " Shi...

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron revisit their games of the month from 2024 and pick their favorites in a variety of categories. Find us online: Bluesky: @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 Free Music Archive...

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron talk a little bit about a lot of the games they've played over the last month. Find us online: Bluesky: @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 Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was...

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron recap what they played in November and share their picks for game of the month. Find us online: Bluesky: @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 Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " wa...

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron reflect on what they played in the last month and pick their favorites. Find us online: Bluesky: @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 Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made a...

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss both Rolling Realms retail boxes, focusing on Rolling Realms Redux. Find us online: Bluesky: @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 Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was ma...

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: Bluesky: @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....

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: Bluesky: @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, ob...

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: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: vari...

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: Bluesky: @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 Free Music...