Hex Online
Play Hex free on JAWNA with friends in a browser, no download. Share a private table link, enjoy voice chat, or use the iPhone and Android app.
Why play Hex on JAWNA?
- Mic and voice chat right at the Hex table: talk to the other players while you play.
- Quick match finds you a table with new people fast, or make a private table and send your friends the link.
- No download: it runs in the browser on phone and computer, and there is a JAWNA phone app too.
- Arabic first, with English. Made for the Gulf and the Arab world.
- Free. Extras (table and card looks) are optional, with coins.
- 100+ games in one place: Baloot, Jackaroo, Kout, Tarneeb, Hand, Konkan, Ludo, Dominoes and more.
- Fair play: reports, bans and moderators.
Hex: goal and players
Play Hex online on JAWNA at jawna.app. Check the goal and supported player counts before inviting your group. Read the rules even if you know the game: familiar names can have different variants, and your usual house rules may differ from the selected version.
Supported table sizes: 2 players. Choose a player count in the game settings. In partner variants, check seats and teams first. In individual formats, each player competes for their own result. The in-game How to play screen provides details. Agree on the variant before your first round together.
How to play: rules
- Red owns two opposite sides of the board, blue the other two (see the coloured frame). Red goes first.
- Take turns putting one stone in any empty cell. Stones never move or get captured.
- The first to join their own two sides with an unbroken chain of their stones wins. Cells touch on all six sides.
- There are no draws: a full board always has exactly one winning chain.
- Tip: two of your stones with two empty cells between them (a "bridge") are as good as joined. If one cell gets taken, take the other.
- Pie rule (if the table turns it on): after red’s first stone, blue may swap and take that stone as their own (mirrored), so red can’t open too strongly.
- Tap an empty cell to place your piece. You can resign at any time.
Scoring and winning
The first to join their own two sides with an unbroken chain of their stones wins. Cells touch on all six sides.
There are no draws: a full board always has exactly one winning chain.
Tips and strategy
Check the win condition and the legal options before each move. Rules and results depend on the selected mode; agree on the format before starting.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I play Hex online with a mic?
On JAWNA (jawna.app). Every Hex table has a mic and voice chat, so you talk to the players while you play.
Where can I play Hex with new people?
On JAWNA pick Hex and tap Quick match to get players fast, or make a private table for your friends.
Do I need to download an app to play Hex?
No. Open jawna.app in the browser on your phone or computer and play right away. There is also a JAWNA phone app if you like.
Is there a free app for Hex?
You can start on JAWNA and play in a browser for free. Optional in-app extras are available; review any purchase option before choosing it. The download page lists current mobile installation options.
How many people can play Hex on JAWNA?
The available player counts are 2 players. Pick the format that fits your group before starting; a game with multiple supported sizes does not necessarily support every number between them.
How do you win at Hex?
Tap an empty cell to place your piece. You can resign at any time.
How do I invite friends to Hex?
Create a private table from the game and share its link with friends. Check that everyone has chosen the same game and the seats suit your group before starting, particularly when a partner is involved.
Do I have to use my microphone?
Table voice chat is available when you allow microphone access. Check your microphone and mute state before talking, and respect the other players’ privacy and the community rules.
Are the Hex rules the same as our house rules?
Some details or variants may differ. Read the summary and the in-game How to play screen together, then agree on the variant. The rules of the selected mode determine the round.
Can a beginner learn Hex on JAWNA?
Start with the instructions and play with friends who know the game. Understand the goal and scoring before concentrating on advanced moves or speed.
Where can I find other games for my group?
Open JAWNA’s games directory and choose by player count and game idea. There are card games, board games and puzzles, so you can switch according to your time, group size and preferred challenge.
Start a session with friends
Use Play now, sign in, then choose a private table and share its link, or select Quick match where available.
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How to play – step by step
- Your two sides – Red owns the top and bottom sides, blue the left and right. Red goes first. Take turns putting one stone in any empty cell.
- Bridges – Two stones with two empty cells between them are as good as joined: if one cell gets taken, take the other.
- Join to win – Join your two sides with an unbroken chain of your stones to win. Cells touch on all six sides, and there are no draws.
History & origins
Piet Hein introduced Hex in Denmark in 1942. John Nash independently rediscovered the game later in the 1940s.
Its hexagonal cells support a pure connection contest: each side tries to join its own opposite board edges.
A completely filled board must have a winner, so drawn positions are impossible under the standard rules. This property made Hex important in mathematical game study.