Calamity Hex

Calamity Hex

(Self-Published) · Board game · 2026

— Ludopedia — BGG 2–6 90–240 min

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RECOMMENDED

For fans of space games with pressure and variety: Calamity Hex delivers tactical exploration with a relentless clock!

Highlights

Unique modular board every game
'Catch-up' mechanic for trailing players
Good strategy/luck balance
Well-implemented space theme

Keep in mind

Games may exceed 3 hours
Limited direct interaction at 6 players
Movement rules confusing at first

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About the game

What you do in a play session

Calamity Hex is a explosive mix of space exploration and race against time. Your homeworld, Dog Bone, is about to turn to dust thanks to a giant volcano, so you and up to 5 friends must escape by colonizing new hexagonal worlds. The game blends territory building, resource management and a dash of bluffing - because in space, sometimes you gotta trick others to survive. Each game is unique thanks to the modular board formed by players' tile placements, and it even has a 'catch-up' mechanic inspired by Quacks of Quedlinburg for those falling behind. Want points? Build the largest colony, complete public objectives or hoard valuable resources. But beware: the clock is ticking, and lava waits for no one!