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3-Hirn-Verlag, Gerhards Spiel und Design, nestorgames · Board game · 2002
Ludopedia 6.9 BGG 2 · best 2 30 min Weight 2.8/5
Buy · from US$ 77.97
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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

A pure, direct mental duel for abstract strategy lovers.

Highlights
  • Intense mental strategy
  • Fast-paced gameplay
  • Simple, elegant rules
  • Perfect for two players
Keep in mind
  • Zero luck involved
  • Purely logic-driven
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About the game

What you do in a play session

If you're the type who loves pure, unadulterated mental challenges without any theme or luck getting in the way, ConHex is your new obsession. We're talking about a classic abstract strategy game for two players that will push your anticipation skills to the limit. The board isn't your typical square; it features a geometric pattern of irregular hexagons and a few polygons that make the layout quite unique. The goal is straightforward: you need to connect your assigned opposite sides of the board using your pieces. It's a race of wits! The mechanics are incredibly elegant: players take turns placing pieces on the board's vertices. The key to mastery lies in understanding space control; once you've placed pieces on at least half of a polygon's vertices, you claim that space. It's a game of surgical positioning, reminiscent of Twixt but with a unique geometric twist. Since this is a 2002 classic, it has that 'odern classic' soul that works perfectly both face-to-face or online. It's fast, intense, and perfect for a quick duel between friends where the first one to blink loses the connection. If you enjoy logic games that you can learn in five minutes but spend a lifetime mastering, ConHex is the one for you!

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Duel · 2 players
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Game details

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Families

Category: Combinatorial Components: Marbles Components: Wooden pieces & boards Containers: Zippered Pouch Digital Implementations: Abstract Play Digital Implementations: igGameCenter Digital Implementations: Little Golem Digital Implementations: Yucata Mechanism: Connection Players: Two-Player Only Games
Publisher 3-Hirn-Verlag, Gerhards Spiel und Design, nestorgames
Designer Michail Antonow
Artist Néstor Romeral Andrés

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Frequently Asked Questions

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5 questions
How many players is this game for?
ConHex is specifically designed for 2 players.
How long does a game take?
Games are quite quick, usually around 30 minutes.
Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are simple, but the strategy is deep.
Is there any luck or dice involved?
No luck at all! It's pure strategy and logical reasoning.
Can I play it online?
Yes, it is well-known for being playable online as well.

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