Welcome!
We’re a group of friends that stays connected through board games.
Adam, Kellye, Aaron, and Jason have been playing games together since at least 2016. That’s when we formed Variant Hex, an outlet to share our experiences and passion for board games. As the years go by and our lives pull us in different directions, board gaming keeps us together and encourages us to make time to connect.
There’s So Much More!
If “board games” makes you think “Monopoly”, have we got a surprise for you!
There are way more board games out there, and they’re in enough different categories, themes, and styles for everyone to find something they love. Even better, we’re just one of loads of content creators that are sharing their passion for board games. We’re happy you’ve discovered us, and encourage to keep exploring!
Keep Going!
We believe that board games provide combo-tastic benefits for your mental health and relationships.
Whether it’s deep strategy or quick dice rolling, board games help keep your mind sharp, teach you transferable skills for the rest of your life, and give you a space to connect with old and new friends alike. We’ve found that board games give us a framework for solving problems and making better choices.
We’re all over the place.
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Our podcast is our most active and regular output by far. We passed the 100 episode mark in 2023, and you’ll find a combination of reviews, lists, reflections, and recaps.
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Instagram was our main social for quite some time, and we will be returning soon. View our profile to see previous countdowns and game plays. All photography here was taken by Kellye.
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We keep saying that we will stream on Twitch one day. In reality, we have literally only streamed one day. We’ll probably focus on digital implementation play-throughs, when we get around to it.
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Our Twitter account does exist, but it’s hardly the best way to get a hold of us. We’re gonna figure out something to post here. We also hate the new name, so that’s not helping.