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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Episodes

35: Board Game Mechanism: Card Drafting 20.03.2022 37:36

In this episode... Kellye, Aaron and Adam discuss card drafting in board games. First, they’ll play a top 25 guessing game using the list from BGG. Then, they’ll discuss the games they have played, games they would recommend. Finally, they’ll choose a board game mechanism to talk about next time. Find us online: Twitter: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start stream...

34: Coffee Shop Board Games: Lotus and Shipwrights of the North Sea 18.03.2022 23:41

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss a couple of coffee shop games. We consider coffee shop games to be ones that can be played on a smaller table, regardless of the box size. Find us online: 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"...

33: Board Game of the Month: February 2022 16.03.2022 31:37

In this episode... Kellye, Aaron, and Adam discuss their picks for board game of the month for February 2022. They’ll discuss their most played games, rehash some interesting sessions, and pick a game they’d like to play more. Find us online: Twitter: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com A...

32: Board Game Mechanism: Set Collection 14.03.2022 25:51

In this episode... Kellye and Adam discuss the board game mechanism of set collecting. First, they’ll play a top 25 guessing game, then chat about which games they’ve played with this mechanism. Finally, they’ll give their recommendations for the category, and pick a mechanism to discuss next time. Find us online: Twitter: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start stre...

31: Board Game Games: Game Box Games 12.03.2022 28:32

In this episode... Kellye, Aaron, and Adam play guessing games with board game box art. Find us online: 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 Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a pub...

30: Victory Pointers: Splendor 12.02.2022 47:04

In this episode... Adam, Aaron and Kellye discuss their strategies, tips, and tricks for playing Splendor. They'll also talk about ideas for gameplay variants and the details of the last game of Splendor they played together on Board Game Arena. Find us online: Twitter: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podca...

29: Game of the Month: January 2022 10.02.2022 37:25

In this episode... Kellye and Arron discuss their Game of the Month for January 2022. They'll also talk about the game that made them the most frustrated, as well as the one they would like to play more. Find us online: Twitter: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our the...

28: Two Player Games: 7 Wonders Duel and Kingdomino Duel 08.02.2022 30:56

In this episode... Aaron and Kellye discuss a couple of two player games. 7 Wonders Duel is a two-player spinoff of the 2011 Kennerspiel des Jahres winner, 7 Wonders. Kingdomino Duel is also a spinoff of the 2017 Spiel des Jahres winner, Kingdomino. Find us online: Twitter: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: p...

27: Top 5: Art in Board Games 06.02.2022 34:43

In this episode... Adam and Kellye choose some of their favorite board game art. Find us online: 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 Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a public dom...

26: Two Player Games: Royal Visit and The Princess Bride: I Hate To Kill You 04.02.2022 23:06

In this episode... Aaron and Kellye discuss a couple of two player games from their collection. Royal Visit is a re-theme of a Reiner Knizia game, Times Square. The Princess Bride: I Hate to Kill You is a dice game where you duel as characters from the cult classic. Find us online: Twitter: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varian...

25: Collection Curation: Plans and Goals for 2022 02.02.2022 43:41

In this episode... Kellye and Adam discussion curating their board game collections in the year ahead. They'll discuss containment (how they store their games), cohesion (what makes up their collection and why), and culling (how do they decide what games should go). Find us online: Twitter: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varian...

24: Board Game Review: Corrosion 31.01.2022 31:01

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron talk about their playthrough and opinions of the game Corrosion . Find us online: 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 Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made availab...

23: Top 5: Board Game Arena Games 29.01.2022 46:26

In this episode... Kellye and Adam discuss their Top 5 Games to play on Board Game Arena. Give them a try at boardgamearena.com Find us online: 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 Free Music Archive . "...

22: Year in Review: Kickstarter Games Played in 2021 27.01.2022 42:03

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss the Kickstarter games that arrived this year, and also share the list of what they are still waiting to receive. We have small corrections worth mentioning for this episode: Kellye mentions the next Garphill Game series , but couldn't remember the name. That series will be Wayfarers , Scholars, and Inventors of the South Tigris, due to release in 2022, 2...

21: Deception Games 03.01.2022 31:04

In this episode... Adam and Aaron discuss lying to loved ones and strangers in this episode about deception games. Find us online: 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 Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was...

20: Board Game Games: 20 Questions 02.01.2022 55:01

In this episode... Adam, Aaron and Kellye guess the board game asking only about components the format of 20 Questions. Also, Kellye and Adam have a 7 minute aside about the benefits of spending time in nature. Find us online: Twitter: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info:...

19: Board Game Review: Cursed Court 01.01.2022 29:11

In this episode... Adam and Aaron discuss their love of the relatively unknown board game, "Cursed Court". Find us online: 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 Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made av...

18: Year in Review: 2021 BGStats App Insights 01.01.2022 33:36

In this episode... We review our year of Board Gaming stats, discuss our games of the year, and share our thoughts on the year ahead. Find us online: 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 Free Music Archiv...

17: Board Games on Location 01.01.2022 19:09

In this episode... Kellye and Adam discuss places they'd like to play board games, such as trains, castles, and more! Find us online: 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 Free Music Archive . " Shimmer "...

16: Favorite Ways To Win A Board Game 01.01.2022 28:06

In this episode... Adam and Aaron discuss their favorite (and least favorite) ways to win a board game. Find us online: 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 Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made avail...

15: Our Picks: 2021 Board Game Geek Holiday Gift Guide 25.11.2021 30:22

In this episode... Kellye and Adam browse the 2021 Board Game Geek Holiday Gift Guide and select a game in each category. Visit BGG.com to view the full guide . Find us online: 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...

14: Board Game Review: Maracaibo 24.11.2021 54:25

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss their playthrough of the Maracaibo campaign. Find us online: 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 Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a pu...

13: Thanksgaming 23.11.2021 27:13

In this episode... Kellye and Adam discuss their tips for holiday gaming with friends and family. Find us online: 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 Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available u...

12: Board Game Games: Game Box Games 08.11.2021 22:43

In this episode... Kellye and Adam play a few variations on "Guess the Box" games. You'll be able to play along as they describe board game boxes to one another in various ways. Find us online: 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...

11: Two Player Games: Variants with Third Player Ghost 07.11.2021 15:37

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss two player variants that use an additional ghost player. They'll talk about Taj Mahal, Furnace, and Tokaido. Find us online: 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...