Variant Hex

BOARD GAMES with Variant Hex

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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, but expect to be disappointed. We're looking forward to sharing our experiences with you!

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77: Gatecrasher: Buying Board Games 06.11.2022 47:22

In this episode... Kellye and Adam continue the Gatecrasher series with a discussion about buying board games. They'll cover new and used games, bought in person or online, from big and small retailers. 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...

76: Gatecrasher: Discovering New Board Games 29.10.2022 57:48

In this episode... Kellye and Adam continue the Gatecrasher series with a discussion about ways to discover new board games. 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...

75: Gatecrasher: Getting into Board Games 25.10.2022 45:21

In this episode... Kellye and Adam kick off the Gatecrasher series by sharing how they got into board games. 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...

74: Board Game of the Month: September 2022 06.10.2022 45:12

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss the games they played in September 2022. 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 a public...

73: Fans Also Like: Lost Ruins of Arnak 04.10.2022 32:16

In this episode... Adam, Kellye, and Aaron click their way through Board Game Geek as they follow the trail of also liked games for Lost Ruins of Arnak. 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 th...

72: Collection Curation: Perfectly Good Games, Part 2 02.10.2022 41:23

In this episode... Kellye and Adam discuss why they are culling over 50 perfectly good games. Follow along with the full list . 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 . "...

71: Collection Curation: Perfectly Good Games, Part 1 02.10.2022 58:27

In this episode... Kellye and Adam discuss why they are culling over 50 perfectly good games. Follow along with the full list . We also talk about this song, which will make more sense after listening to the episode: https://open.spotify.com/track/6rsbsdiGDrYvhbb1K7ziTL?si=bf06b65e61a64a21 Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming gam...

70: Board Game of the Month: August 2022 04.09.2022 54:48

In this episode... Adam, Kellye, and Aaron talk about what they've been playing this month. They'll discuss what games they want to play more, which ones they want to get rid of, and 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...

69: Gen Con 2022 Recap: Gen Con 2023 Tips and Tricks 01.09.2022 45:20

In this episode... Kellye, Adam, and Aaron discuss their tips and tricks for Gen Con 2023 based on experiences from Gen Con 2022. Where should you stay? What should you eat? What should do you? They've got you covered with lots of advice for next year. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email...

68: Gen Con 2022 Recap: Exhibit Hall 31.08.2022 1:07:52

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron talk with Adam about what they saw, bought, and did in the exhibit hall of Gen Con 2022. 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...

67: Gen Con 2022 Recap: Food 28.08.2022 32:05

In this episode... Aaron and Kellye talk with Adam about the food they had while at Gen Con 2022. You won't hear anything about fine dining. Surprisingly, this episode ends on an aside about the future of Gen Con, and America. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com A...

66: Gen Con 2022 Recap: Events 27.08.2022 38:38

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss the events they attended at Gen Con 2022. Those events include: Fit Fighter Fitness Class, First Exposure Playtesting, Furnace: Interbellum, Dice Hunters of Therion, Tai Chi Sword, Indianapolis Indians game, Dice Tower Live Show, El33ts Concert, and a magic show. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might st...

65: Board Game of the Month: July 2022 30.07.2022 39:41

In this episode... Aaron and Kellye discuss the games they played in July of 2022. 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 a public d...

64: 2022 Board Game Geek Gen Con Preview: Lightning Round 28.07.2022 1:05:28

In this episode... Adam and Kellye blaze through 92 games added to the Board Game Geek Gen Con 2022 Preview list in the second half of July. After our lightning round, we shoot the breeze and dive a little deeper into some of the games. We aren't linking all the games this time due to how many we covered. And, another FIFTY have been added since we recorded this, including titles such as: Riversid...

63: Last Call, Demo Games, and $500 picks: The Board Game Geek Gen Con 2022 preview list 27.07.2022 1:42:58

In this episode... The whole gang is here to polish off the last of the Board Game Geek Gen Con 2022 preview list! We're circling back to the games that were added, taking a quick pass over demo games, and sharing what we'd buy with $500 to spend in the exhibit hall. Here's the last of the preview games: Dice Hunters of Therion Saboteur: The Dark Cave Cult of the Deep Sync or Swim Sounds Fishy USP...

62: Thunderworks Games, Van Rider Games, and more! Board Game Geek Gen Con 2022 Preview 26.07.2022 56:03

In this episode... We've (almost) made it! Adam and Kellye finally reach the end of the Board Game Geek Gen Con 2022 Preview list. But, a couple dozen new games have been added, so... this is the penultimate preview episode. Finishing out the alphabet, this episode features games from Le Scorpion Masqué, Smirk & Dagger Games, Smirk & Laughter Games, Solis Game Studio, Spin Master Ltd., Stu...

61: Renegade Game Studios, Rio Grande Games, and more! Board Game Geek Gen Con 2022 Preview 25.07.2022 56:25

In this episode... Adam and Kellye are still working through the Board Game Geek Gen Con 2022 Preview list. They are taking a look at games from R&R Games, Randolph, Rather Dashing Games, Rebel Studio, Red Raven Games, Redshift Games, Renegade Game Studios, Resonym, and Rio Grande Games Bug Off! Dom Pierre Ferret Out Oh Really? Coyote Peterson's Wild Adventure Wild Kratts Endangered Wildlife G...

60: Pegasus Spiele, Portal Games, and more! Board Game Geek Gen Con 2022 Preview 23.07.2022 48:06

In this episode... Adam and Kellye continue on their quest to discuss every game on the Board Game Geek Gen Con 2022 Preview . This time, they are covering games from Osprey Games, Pegasus Spiele, Pendragon Game Studio, Perplext, PHALANX, Phase Shift Games, Plaid Hat Games, Plan B Games, Portal Games, and Pretzel Games: Crescent Moon Cryptid: Urban Legends Undaunted: Stalingrad Village Rails A Bat...

59: The Op and more! Board Game Geek Gen Con 2022 Preview 23.07.2022 47:39

In this episode... Adam and Kellye continue scrolling through the Board Game Geek Gen Con 2022 Preview ! They'll look at games from Lowtek Games LLC, Lucky Duck Games, Mr. B Games, Nauvoo Games, Next Move Games, North Star Games, Nuts! Publishing, and The Op: Name The Thing: After Dark Name The Thing: Retail Hell Name The Thing: Sports Ball Name The Thing (English edition) It's a Wonderful Kingdom...

58: Horrible Guild, Keymaster Games, KOSMOS, and more! 2022 Board Game Geek Gen Con Preview 23.07.2022 51:53

In this episode... Adam and Kellye keep plugging away at the BGG Gen Con 2022 Preview , covering Gigamic, Grand Gamers Guild, Greater Than Games LLC, Hachette Boardgames, HeidelBÄR Games, Hexy Studio, Hit 'Em With a Shoe, Horrible Guild, Keen Bean Studio, Keymaster Games, Kids Table BG, and KOSMOS: Akropolis Critical: Foundation – Season 1 Movie Mind Aldabas: Doors of Cartagena Endangered: Monarch...

57: Floodgate Games, Game Brewer, and More! 2022 Board Game Geek Gen Con Preview 08.07.2022 37:49

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron continue charging through the BGG Gen Con 2022 preview list with games from Eggertspiele, Floodgate Games, Foxmind, Funko Games, FunWiz, Galakta, Game Brewer, and Genius Games Great Western Trail: Rails to the North (Second Edition) Décorum Fog of Love: Love on Lockdown Kites Sagrada: The Great Facades – Glory Go PoP! Presto Match Madness Duo Disney A Goofy Movi...

56: Board Game of the Month: June 2022 04.07.2022 31:55

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss what they've played, what they'd like to play again, what they'd consider culling, and share their picks for board 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 M...

55: Capstone Games, Devir, and More! 2022 Board Game Geek Gen Con Preview 03.07.2022 31:53

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron pick up the pace with 11 publishers and a whole lot of games. Bear Raid Factory Funner Ghosts of Christmas Call To Adventure: Epic Origins Ark Nova Catherine: The Cities of the Tsarina Terra Mystica: Automa Solo Box Terra Mystica: Big Box Omicron Protocol Omicron Protocol: Up to No Good Cosmic Frog The Mirroring of Mary King Home Sweet Home (or Not) The Red Cath...

54: Bezier Games, Board & Dice, and More! 2022 Board Game Geek Gen Con Preview 01.07.2022 40:45

In this episode... Adam and Kellye look at the next set of games on the BGG Gen Con 2022 Preview from Ares Games, Artana, Bezier Games, and Board & Dice. Last Aurora: Frozen Steel Orconomics (Second Edition) The Thing: Norwegian Outpost Power Failure Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Collector's Edition Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition Founders of Teotihuacan Loot Box #1 Mandala Stones: Harmony Tawant...

53: AEG and more! 2022 Board Game Geek Gen Con Preview 29.06.2022 22:18

In this episode... Adam and Kellye continue chatting about the Board Game Geek Gen Con 2022 Preview ! They'll talk about games from Adam's Apple Games, Alderac Entertainment Group and Amigo. Planet Unknown Dog Lover Ready Set Bet That Old Wallpaper The Guild of Merchant Explorers Wormholes Fröschis L.A.M.A. Dice Magnefix Schau mal! Where is Pluto Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @va...