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Hex Hex Next
2005
Rules assistance for Hex Hex Next
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for Hex Hex Next
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Hex Hex Next is a board game released in 2005 for 3–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Curt Covert and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
From the company's website: Our Deviously Simple, Delightfully Mean-Spirited, Wickedly Fast-Paced game, HEX HEX is back with a vengeance in HEX HEX NEXT. Featuring all new cards, this latest edition can be played as a stand-alone game or added to your current HEX HEX deck for even more fun ways to ‘stab a friend in the back’. Play with no cards in your hand - by using the hands of others with ‘No Man’s Hand’. Let everyone who touches the Hex ‘Rot’ away. Long to be ‘The Forgotten’ and gain Voice for each card still in your hand at the rounds end. Or ‘Rip Asunder’ your Hex and place one before every other player instead. Integrates with: Hex Hex
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Smirk & Dagger Games
Questions and answers
Hex Hex Next supports 3–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Hex Hex Next is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Hex Hex Next for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Hex Hex Next has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Hex Hex Next belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Humor. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Hex Hex Next are: Curt Covert. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Hex Hex Next as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.