Hex

A board game brought to life on Android.

Hex - Connect Your Sides in a Strategic Board Game

"Hex" is a strategic board game where two players compete to connect their sides of the board. Available for local play against a computer or friends, as well as online options when logged in with Google+. Customize your experience with varying board sizes, house rules, and speed run timers. The app is open-sourced for aspiring developers, making it an excellent opportunity to learn Android development. Enjoy the challenge of Hex today!
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App stats

By: Xlythe
Users: 59,093
3
Version: 5.1.2 (Last updated: 2024-06-19)
Creation date: 2012-03-08
Permissions
Other: view network connections, full network access

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Hex (v1.0.0.0)
3.67 (3) 52
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App summary

Hex is a simple game where two players race to connect their sides of the board. The winner is the first to build a solid path connecting their two sides.

Play locally against a computer or pass the device between friends (ahem rivals). Further your game by logging in with Google+ to unlock achievements and play online.

Settings give you the option to create your own customized house rules. Change the board size from 4x4 to 30x30, enable (or disable) first move swap, and set a timer for speed runs.


If you want to try your hand at Android development, the app is 100% open sourced here: http://xlythe.github.io/Hex/

Credits:
Graphical Designer: Nicholas Bourdakos
Backend Developer: Sam Laane
UI/Android Developer: William Harmon
Support Designer: Sean VanPelt

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Supports multiple board sizes from 4x4 to 30x30
  • No ads and free to play
  • Good for playing against friends and pass-and-play feature
  • User-friendly interface
  • Fun and addictive gameplay
Cons
  • AI takes too long to make moves
  • Crashes on startup or after the first move
  • Lack of customization for player order
  • Inconsistent difficulty levels of the AI
  • Incorrect implementation of game rules (like the pie rule)
Most mentioned
  • AI speed is an issue
  • Crashing problems on startup
  • Enjoyable multiplayer features
User reviews
Won't open just crashes
by Helen Jones, 2023-11-28

Instantly crashes
by Andrew Smith, 2023-03-24

Supports swap now. Pass and play is great during down times. No ads!
by A Google user, 2018-09-10
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