BOARD GAMES with Variant Hex
Variant HexBOARD 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 | Twice monthly | Episodes | 208 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GamesHobbiesLeisure | |||
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Aaron and Kellye are picking their favorite (and least favorite) games from the influx of Gen Con games they played last month.
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Kellye is joined by Ruel Gaviola to share their picks for some older, low-ranked small box board games that could use a little more love.
Find Ruel all over the board game internet: linktr.ee/ruelgaviola
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In this episode...
Kellye and Aaron are joined by Ruel Gaviola to share their back to the table, cull-ection and board game of the month picks for July.
Find Ruel all over the board game internet: linktr.ee/ruelgaviola
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In this episode...
Kellye is joined by friend-of-the-pod Linnea to share their picks from the BGG Gen Con 2026 Preview List. They will discuss their vibe, research, and hot picks, as well as share some honorable mentions.
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Love this podcast. Kellye’s delivery style is so relaxing to listen to. Best wishes from Perth Western Australia.
Apple Podcasts5adrenalinejunkie68
Australiaa year ago - The pizza of boardgames <3
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.
Apple Podcasts5Pompadour74
United States4 years ago - Very joyful
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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Apple Podcasts | #136 |  United Arab Emirates/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #217 |  Taiwan/Leisure/Games |
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A casual, long-running board game show built around friendly banter, practical game talk, and a community vibe. Hosts cover a mix of new releases, month-in-review highlights, con plans, and genre-spanning recommendations, with a focus on approachable, social, and family-friendly play styles. The show stands out for its unplugged, ad-free format and a rotating cast of co-hosts who bring practical play experience, candid opinions, and a strong sense of hobby culture. Potential listeners will find strategy-lite but still thoughtful discussions, frequent references to conventions and meetups, and plenty of actionable game picks for casual game nights or more involved campaigns alike.
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BOARD GAMES launched 5 years ago and published 208 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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