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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.

A Hex game

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

• a description of the rules of Hex
• some historic background
• a strategy guide consisting of 3 levels: basic, intermediate, and advanced
• the strategy page has links to specific strategy topics
• a list of all articles
• information on computer Hex
• information on online playing
• ideas for physical hex sets
• information on Tournaments
• generalized form of Hex - http://www.marksteeregames.com/Atoll_rules.pdf (Sorry, I don't know "wiki") This isn't a variant. This is *the* general form of Hex.
• some variants using the same equipment
• Commented games to learn from
• Tips for Typesetting Hex