hex
Plural
hexes
1
an evil or magical spell intended to bring bad luck
- She believed someone had placed a hex on her crops.
- The witch's hex caused the town's well to dry up.
- He wore charms to protect against hexes.
- Superstitious sailors feared a hex on their ship.
- The old book described how to lift a hex.
2
a two-player strategy board game played on a hexagonal grid, where each player attempts to connect opposite sides of the board with an unbroken chain of pieces
Hex is a two-player abstract strategy board game played on a diamond-shaped grid, typically 11x11 or 13x13. Each player chooses a color, usually black or white, and the goal is to connect opposite sides of the board with a continuous line of their own colored pieces. One player aims to connect the top and bottom, while the other aims to connect the left and right. Players take turns placing pieces on the board, and the game ends when one player successfully completes their connection. The game is known for its simple rules but deep strategic complexity, requiring both offensive and defensive planning.
- They spent the afternoon competing in a game of Hex.
- Hex requires careful planning to block your opponent.
- Beginners often underestimate strategy in Hex.
- She learned Hex at a summer math camp.
- Online versions of Hex allow players worldwide to compete.
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