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Hexagames (I) was a German publisher active from 1969 to 1991, focused on abstract strategy and economic-themed board games.
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Biography
Hexagames (I) is recorded as active from 1969 until 1991, with 14 titles in our database. unsere Datenbank notes the firm was founded in 1982 and closed in 1992 and was directed by L. Hensley. Some of their titles were taken over later by other publishers such as Salagames.
Career
Hexagames published and reissued several titles, including games taken over from Bütehorn. The catalog spans Lines of Action (1969) through Cosmic Encounter (1991). Their releases emphasize Abstract Strategy and Economic categories and commonly use mechanics like Point-to-Point and Grid Movement, Commodity Speculation and Dice Rolling. A number of their editions received award recognition in major award families.
Most Famous Games
Top titles in our data include Lines of Action (1969), Epaminondas (1975), Seti (1979), Abilene (1983) and Cosmic Encounter (1991). These entries reflect the publisher's mix of classic abstracts and thematic designs across the 1970s–1990s.
Design Style
Hexagames favored clear movement-based abstracts (square/grid or point-to-point) and occasional economic/card elements. The lineup balances pure strategy games with titles that incorporate dice or commodity speculation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hexagames (I) from?
The source data indicate Hexagames was a German publisher; more specific origin details are not provided in the data.
What is their most famous game?
Cosmic Encounter (1991) appears as one of the most notable late titles in our list.
What mechanic is their signature?
Frequent mechanics include Point-to-Point Movement, Grid Movement and Commodity Speculation, alongside Dice Rolling.
How long have they been active?
They are listed as active from 1969 to 1991 in the provided data.
Verdict
Collectors of classic abstracts and players interested in historical 1970s–1980s releases will find Hexagames' catalog of interest.
