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Reading

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In Hex, as in other strategy games, '''reading''' is the mental process of analyzing a Hex position by considering the possible moves and variations that can occur. By exploring different lines of play and predicting their outcomes, players can determine which moves are most advantageous and make informed decisions. This process often requires backtracking to try all necessary possibilities.

Strong reading skills are essential in Hex, as making a wrong move can quickly lead to a disadvantage or even defeat. One effective way to improve reading skills is to solve [[puzzles]] or play through game scenarios. A good way to do this is with the help of a [[physical Hex sets|physical Hex board]], or using a Hex editing program that supports variations, such as the [https://hexworld.org/sgf-editor/ HexWorld SGF editor].

Accurate reading requires a strong grasp of [[tactics]]. For example, judging whether a certain group of stones is [[virtual connection|connected]] requires a knowledge of [[templates]] and how to defend them; predicting the outcome of a [[ladder]] requires knowledge of [[ladder escape]]s, [[ladder escape fork|forks]], and other related topics.

Reading is one of the most difficult skills for beginning Hex players to learn. But with enough practice, reading becomes instinctual, and players are able to make strategic moves with greater speed and accuracy.

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Havannah

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'''Havannah''' is a [[connection game]] created by [[Christian Freeling]]. It can be played on many game sites, including [[Little Golem]] and [[igGameCenter]].

== How to play ==

The game is played on a hexagonal board of hexagons. The base-8 and base-10 boards are popular sizes.
The base-8 looks like this:

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coords="hide"
edges="none"
visible="area(h1,a8,a16,h16,o8,o1)"
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The players are identified by two different colors, such as Black and White.
On Black's turn, he or she places a black piece on an empty cell; White does the same with a white piece.
The goal of the game is to be the first player to make a chain that forms one of these winning patterns:

* a '''fork''': a connected chain that has pieces on three edges of the board (where corner cells do not belong to any edge)
* a '''bridge''': a connected chain that has pieces on two corner cells
* a '''ring''': a connected chain that has at least one cell (empty or not) on its interior

Draws are possible but very rare.

On [[Little Golem]], Havannah on base-8 and smaller boards is played with the [[swap rule]].

== Links to Problems ==

Some problems are posted in the [[Little Golem]] forum. Here are links to them:

http://www.littlegolem.net/jsp/forum/topic2.jsp?forum=50&topic=324 Problem 1 (size 8), 2008-11-03 by ypercube

http://www.littlegolem.net/jsp/forum/topic2.jsp?forum=50&topic=329 Problem 2+3 (size 8), 2008-11-17 by jamjam:

Problem 2: tactical corner/3 sides connect

Problem 3: count number of moves to connect!

http://www.littlegolem.net/jsp/forum/topic2.jsp?forum=1&topic=1985 Problem 4 (size 8), 2009-03-20 by ypercube

(in General Forum)

http://www.littlegolem.net/jsp/forum/topic2.jsp?forum=50&topic=334 Problem 5 (size 10), 2009-04-20 by Carroll

(#1009271 Pascal Huybers vs. Carroll, the first board)

== Solved board sizes ==

Size 1 and 2:
* first player wins

Solution for size 3:
* first move in corner wins
* other first moves lose

Size 4:
* is much more difficult than size 3 and not known yet
* probably most first moves are winning (i.e. should be swapped), however e.g. first move on an edge is not clear

== See Also ==

[[Y]]

== External Links ==

[http://www.mindsports.nl/index.php/arena/havannah Havannah on mindsports.nl]

[http://www.edcollins.com/havannah/ Havannah: the Twilight Zone]

[http://senseis.xmp.net/?Havannah Havannah page on Sensei's Library]

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Havannah_(board_game) Havannah page on Wikipedia]

[https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2759/havannah Havannah page on BoardGameGeek]

[[Category:Other games]]

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Main Page

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<b>February 9, 2026: We have fixed two problems that have affected the site lately. Firstly, the server was undergoing a DDoS attack. We improved the site configuration and have managed to block the requests that were rendering the site inaccessible. Secondly, the site's email configuration broke at some point, which caused new account requests to fail. Both of these problems have been resolved. If you tried to sign up for an account recently and it failed, please try again now. If you encounter any more problems, please let us know.</b>

Welcome to HexWiki, the comprehensive resource dedicated to the board game of [[Hex]].

Hex is a [[connection game]] invented in the 1940s that has gained popularity in recent years on online gaming platforms. With its simple [[rules]] and deep [[strategy|strategic elements]], it has captivated a growing audience of players who find the game both challenging and engaging.

[[Image:Br2.png|thumb|]]
[[Image:Br6.png|thumb|]]

Depending on your interest, some good pages to start exploring this site are:

* An overview of the basic [[rules]] of Hex.
* A look at the [[History of Hex|historical background]] of the game.
* The [[strategy roadmap]], which lists skills in the approximate order in which players should learn them.
* The [[strategy]] page, which includes further links to specific topics on Hex strategy.
* Practice your skills by solving some challenging [[Puzzles|puzzles]].
* Study [[Commented games|commented games]] to learn from experienced players.
* Information on [[computer Hex|computer-based versions]] of the game.
* Information on where to play Hex, including [[online playing|online options]] and [[Hex clubs|local clubs]].
* Information on [[tournaments]] and competitions for Hex players.
* Information on [[physical hex sets|making your own physical Hex set]].
* Information on [[variants using the same equipment|variations of the game]].
* Tips for [[typesetting Hex|typesetting Hex diagrams and boards]].
* Learn more about HexWiki itself by visiting [[About HexWiki|this page]].
* Join the Hex community by visiting the [[Hex forums|Hex discussion forums]].
* A [[Hex Bibliography|bibliography]] of books and articles about Hex.

In addition to the above pages, you can also browse our [[Special:Categories|categories]] and [[Special:Allpages|pages]] for more information on Hex.

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I am the administrator of HexWiki. Please let me know if you encounter any problems on here.
You can email me by using the link in the sidebar ("Email this user")
or by sending me mail the normal way at '''webmaster (AT) hexwiki.net'''.

I am also Tommah on [[Little Golem]]. My LG profile is [https://www.littlegolem.net/jsp/info/player.jsp?plid=21207 here].
Feel free to challenge me to a game of Hex or Havannah on there.

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'''November 18, 2024: HexWiki has moved to a new server! The old server had deteriorated over time, becoming slow and sometimes unresponsive. Please let us know if you encounter any problems with the new server.'''

Welcome to HexWiki, the comprehensive resource dedicated to the board game of [[Hex]].

Hex is a [[connection game]] invented in the 1940s that has gained popularity in recent years on online gaming platforms. With its simple [[rules]] and deep [[strategy|strategic elements]], it has captivated a growing audience of players who find the game both challenging and engaging.

[[Image:Br2.png|thumb|]]
[[Image:Br6.png|thumb|]]

Depending on your interest, some good pages to start exploring this site are:

* An overview of the basic [[rules]] of Hex.
* A look at the [[History of Hex|historical background]] of the game.
* The [[strategy roadmap]], which lists skills in the approximate order in which players should learn them.
* The [[strategy]] page, which includes further links to specific topics on Hex strategy.
* Practice your skills by solving some challenging [[Puzzles|puzzles]].
* Study [[Commented games|commented games]] to learn from experienced players.
* Information on [[computer Hex|computer-based versions]] of the game.
* Information on where to play Hex, including [[online playing|online options]] and [[Hex clubs|local clubs]].
* Information on [[tournaments]] and competitions for Hex players.
* Information on [[physical hex sets|making your own physical Hex set]].
* Information on [[variants using the same equipment|variations of the game]].
* Tips for [[typesetting Hex|typesetting Hex diagrams and boards]].
* Learn more about HexWiki itself by visiting [[About HexWiki|this page]].
* Join the Hex community by visiting the [[Hex forums|Hex discussion forums]].
* A [[Hex Bibliography|bibliography]] of books and articles about Hex.

In addition to the above pages, you can also browse our [[Special:Categories|categories]] and [[Special:Allpages|pages]] for more information on Hex.

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I am also Tommah on [[Little Golem]].

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coords="hide"
contents="E *:a1 E *:b1 B 2:c1 R 3:a2 E +:b2 E +:a3 R 1:b3 E *:a4 E *:b4"
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Main Page

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Welcome to HexWiki, the wiki dedicated to the board game [[Hex]].

Hex is a [[connection game]] invented in the 1940s and popularised in recent years on game sites on the web. With simple [[rules]] and much inherent [[strategy]], it makes for a game which an increasing audience finds interesting and stimulating.

[[Image:Br2.png|thumb|]]
[[Image:Br6.png|thumb|]]

Depending on your interest, some good pages to start exploring this site are:

* a description of the [[rules]] of Hex
* some [[History of Hex|historical]] background
* take a look [[About HexWiki|here]] if you want to know more about HexWiki
* the [[strategy]] page has links to specific strategy topics
* practice by solving some [[Puzzles|puzzles]]
* information on [[computer Hex]]
* information on [[online playing]]
* ideas for [[physical hex sets|physical Hex sets]]
* information on [[tournaments]]
* some [[variants using the same equipment]]
* [[commented games]] to learn from
* tips for [[typesetting Hex]]
* [[Hex Bibliography|Hex bibliography]]

You can also take a look at all our [[Special:Categories|categories]] and all our [[Special:Allpages|pages]].

About HexWiki

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== News and history ==
* September 28, 2017: The site has been moved to a new hosting service. Please let us know if something on the site is not working.
* March 2017: Boards are now rendered as SVG images! Thanks to [[User:Tom239|Tom239]] for writing the code for this feature.
* August 2015: HexWiki is back! Please see the article [[the new HexWiki]] for information.

== Things to be done ==
* We need to be able to hide irrelevant cells when displaying templates or patterns
* We need hex boards to “float” around text to make pages shorter and more readable
* Make it possible to visualize "live" boards for showing off variations
* Disable tool tip when mouse is over hex boards
* Boring but easy: make [[Printable Y boards]] more readable, like [[Printable boards]].
* Enable HTTPS
* Add forum
* Add solutions to puzzles
* Update [[Computer Hex]] (it was last updated in 2012)
* Update [[Tournaments]] with information on recent or current tournaments

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