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Welcome to HexWiki, the wiki dedicated to the board game [[Hex]].
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Welcome to HexWiki, the comprehensive resource dedicated to the board game of [[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.
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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.
  
 
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Depending on your interest, some good pages to start exploring this site are:
 
Depending on your interest, some good pages to start exploring this site are:
  
* a description of the [[rules]] of Hex
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* An overview of the basic [[rules]] of Hex.
* some [[History of Hex|historical]] background
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* A look at the [[History of Hex|historical background]] of the game.
* take a look [[About HexWiki|here]] if you want to know more about HexWiki
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* The [[strategy roadmap]], which lists skills in the approximate order in which players should learn them.
* the [[strategy]] page has links to specific strategy topics
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* The [[strategy]] page, which includes further links to specific topics on Hex strategy.
* practice by solving some [[Puzzles|puzzles]]
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* Practice your skills by solving some challenging [[Puzzles|puzzles]].
* information on [[computer Hex]]
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* Study [[Commented games|commented games]] to learn from experienced players.
* information on [[online playing]]
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* Information on [[computer Hex|computer-based versions]] of the game.
* ideas for [[physical hex sets|physical Hex sets]]
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* Information on where to play Hex, including [[online playing|online options]] and [[Hex clubs|local clubs]].
* information on [[tournaments]]
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* Information on [[tournaments]] and competitions for Hex players.
* some [[variants using the same equipment]]
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* Information on [[physical hex sets|making your own physical Hex set]].
* [[commented games]] to learn from
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* Information on [[variants using the same equipment|variations of the game]].
* tips for [[typesetting Hex]]
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* Tips for [[typesetting Hex|typesetting Hex diagrams and boards]].
* [[Hex Bibliography|Hex bibliography]]
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* Learn more about HexWiki itself by visiting [[About HexWiki|this page]].
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* Join the Hex community by visiting the [[Hex forums|Hex discussion forums]].
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* A [[Hex Bibliography|bibliography]] of books and articles about Hex.
  
You can also take a look at all our [[Special:Categories|categories]] and all our [[Special:Allpages|pages]].
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In addition to the above pages, you can also browse our [[Special:Categories|categories]] and [[Special:Allpages|pages]] for more information on Hex.

Latest revision as of 23:01, 18 February 2023

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 strategic elements, it has captivated a growing audience of players who find the game both challenging and engaging.

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

In addition to the above pages, you can also browse our categories and pages for more information on Hex.