BOARD GAMES with Variant Hex

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BOARD GAMES with Variant Hex episodes

February 22, 2025168: 2024 Board Game of the Month of the Year
In this episode...
Kellye and Aaron revisit their games of the month from 2024 and pick their favorites in a variety of categories.
Find us online:
Bluesky: @varianthex
Instagram: @varianthex
Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)
Website: varianthex.com
Email: [email protected]

Additional Info:
Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive.
"Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!
47 min
January 05, 2025167: Board Game of the Month: December 2024
In this episode...
Kellye and Aaron talk a little bit about a lot of the games they've played over the last month.
Find us online:
Bluesky: @varianthex
Instagram: @varianthex
Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)
Website: varianthex.com
Email: [email protected]

Additional Info:
Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive.
"Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!
33 min
December 15, 2024166: Board Game of the Month: November 2024
In this episode...
Kellye and Aaron recap what they played in November and share 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: [email protected]

Additional Info:
Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive.
"Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!
31 min
November 15, 2024165: Board Game of the Month: October 2024
In this episode...
Kellye and Aaron reflect on what they played in the last month and pick their favorites.
Find us online:
Bluesky: @varianthex
Instagram: @varianthex
Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)
Website: varianthex.com
Email: [email protected]

Additional Info:
Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive.
"Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!
24 min
November 08, 2024164: Board Game Review: Rolling Realms Redux (and Rolling Realms)
In this episode...
Kellye and Aaron discuss both Rolling Realms retail boxes, focusing on Rolling Realms Redux.
Find us online:
Bluesky: @varianthex
Instagram: @varianthex
Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)
Website: varianthex.com
Email: [email protected]

Additional Info:
Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive.
"Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!
23 min
November 04, 2024163: A Handful of Card Games
In this episode...
Kellye and Aaron chat about five different, mostly new card games: Booty Dash, Xlyotar, Sushi Go 10th Anniversary Edition, Flip 7 and Sea Salt & Paper.
Find us online:
Bluesky: @varianthex
Instagram: @varianthex
Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)
Website: varianthex.com
Email: [email protected]

Additional Info:
Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive.
"Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!
28 min
October 30, 2024162: Two Player Games: Radlands and Clash of Magic Schools
In this episode...
Kellye and Aaron discuss a couple of two player card games. Which one did they like more, and would they recommend either? Listen now to find out!
Find us online:
Bluesky: @varianthex
Instagram: @varianthex
Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)
Website: varianthex.com
Email: [email protected]

Additional Info:
Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive.
"Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!
27 min
October 28, 2024161: Hex Draft: Best at Two on Board Game Arena
In this episode...
Aaron, Adam, and Kellye make a top ten list of two player games on Board Game Arena by drafting their favorites. But there's a twist: they can steal and destroy other picks, or can choose to protect their own. View the list here: BGA's Best at Two.
Find us online:
Bluesky: @varianthex
Instagram: @varianthex
Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)
Website: varianthex.com
Email: [email protected]

Additional Info:
Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive.
"Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!
24 min
October 15, 2024160: Board Game of the Month: September 2024
In this episode...
Kellye and Aaron discuss their very different game plays over the last month and make their picks for games of the month.
Find us online:
Bluesky: @varianthex
Instagram: @varianthex
Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)
Website: varianthex.com
Email: [email protected]

Additional Info:
Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive.
"Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!
24 min
October 11, 2024159: Board Game Review: Tír na nÓg
In this episode...
Kellye and Aaron review a new open drafting and worker placement card game steeped in Irish mythology and tableau building.
Additional Notes:
"NÓg" rhymes with "rogue". Apologies for any instances of mispronunciation.

Find us online:
Bluesky: @varianthex
Instagram: @varianthex
Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)
Website: varianthex.com
Email: [email protected]

Additional Info:
Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive.
"Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!
26 min

About 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.