
BOARD GAMES with Variant Hex is a podcast about board games, with Variant Hex (You probably could have guessed that.) We're a group of friends who play board games to connect, improve, and have fun. There are three things you should know about this podcast beyond the title: 1. We have no schedule. Subscribe to know when new episodes are posted. 2. We have no format. We'll definitely talk about boa... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 200 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureHobbiesGames | |||

In this episode...
The gang is back together! All the members of Variant Hex are paired off to interview one another. We'll catch up with what we've been playing, reflect on the past, and look forward to the future.
Find us online:
• Bluesky: @var... more
In this episode...
Kellye is joined by Ruel Gaviola to share three older, low ranked games with a race mechanism that could use a little more love.
Find Ruel all over the board game internet: linktr.ee/ruelgaviola
Find us online:
• Bluesk... more
In this episode...
Kellye and Aaron recap the games that they played in April. They'll make their picks for Back to the Table, Cull-ection and Game of the Month.
Find us online:
• Bluesky: @varianthex
• Instagram: @varianthex
• Twitch: @varianthex... more
In this episode...
Kellye and Aaron discuss what they played in March, and make their picks for game of the month.
Find us online:
• Bluesky: @varianthex
• Instagram: @varianthex
• Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)
• Websi... more
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Love this podcast. Kellye’s delivery style is so relaxing to listen to. Best wishes from Perth Western Australia.
Hands down one of the best board game podcasts out there. Everyone does a fantastic job and Kelly…she was born for this.
Extremely informative and entertaining boardgame content by folks that actually play a ton of games every week.
Please dont go anywhere.
I enjoy the fun spirit of this podcast. Perfect show to experience after listening to all the sad stuff I hear on NPR.
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A laid-back, conversation-driven board game podcast where a close-knit group of friends discusses a wide range of tabletop topics—from campaign play and pacing to long-form games versus shorter experiences. Episodes blend personal anecdotes, game recommendations, convention notes, and practical tips for playing, collecting, and organizing campaigns, often with a focus on community, collaboration, and the hobby's social side. A standout is the casual, ad-free vibe with rotating guests and a strong emphasis on the social aspect of gaming, digital platforms for play, and maintaining balance between life events and hobby time, making it appealing for listeners who want deeper game discussions without a strict format.
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