Two players · hexagon board
How to play Hex
Take turns filling one cell of a diamond of hexagons. One player owns the top and bottom edges, the other the sides. The first to join their two edges with an unbroken chain wins.
What you need
- A printed board, or a careful hand
- Two pens or pencils
- Two players
How to set up
Use a diamond of hexagons, seven or nine on a side. One player owns the top and bottom edges, the other the left and right.
1. Draw a diamond of hexagons, seven along each side (or print a sheet).
2. Mark the top and bottom edges for one player and the two sides for the other.
3. Take turns filling a cell. The first unbroken chain from edge to edge wins.
How to play
- Fill any one empty cell with your mark or shading.
- Cells are linked when they share a side.
How to win
Join your two edges of the board with an unbroken chain of your cells. The first player to link their two edges wins. A full board always has a winner, so there are no draws.
Tip Two cells with two empty cells between them are as good as joined: if your rival takes one, take the other.
Variants
- 7 × 7
- A quick game on 49 cells.
- 9 × 9
- A longer game on 81 cells.
Play Hex in the app
- Play against doodled characters, from beginner to expert.
- Pass and play with a friend on one device.
Every game comes with a step-by-step tutorial and printable sheets.