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Hexagonia (1864)

ByMichail

Hexagonia

Hexagonia is a board game that was first published in 1864 by John Jaques & Son. The game is played on a hex-shaped board comprised of 127 smaller hexagons, which are alternately colored red, white, and blue. The game is popular and significant because it was the first published hexagonal chess variant, and it has contributed to the growing popularity of hexagonal boards for strategy games.

Game Components of Hexagonia

The Game Components of Hexagonia include:
– 127 hexagonal tiles
– 127 playing pieces (1 king, 2 cannons, 4 knights, and 8 pawns for each player)
– A 3D modular game board

Game Setup of Hexagonia

Prepare the 3D modular game board by arranging the hexagonal tiles in a hexagon shape.Each player chooses a color and receives the corresponding playing pieces.Place the playing pieces on the board according to the game’s rules.

Gameplay Mechanics of Hexagonia

The game is played with two players, each controlling an army of hexagonal pieces.The objective is to safely bring one’s king to the central board cell.The game is highly engaging, easy to learn, and strategic.

Game Objective of Hexagonia

The game’s objective is to safely bring one’s king to the central board cell.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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