Manahex

Manahex is a fantasy card and board game for 2–4 players, played online in sessions lasting 10–45 minutes depending on player count, or asynchronously. Each player brings a personal deck of cards, while resource gathering and combat take place on a randomly generated hex map.

Play on the hex map

At the start of a match, each player chooses a deck and a starting position for their mage, then draws a starting hand. On your turn, you can move your mage to an adjacent hex and take control of it. Each hex produces a type of mana based on its terrain, and you spend mana from controlled hexes to play cards. Controlled hexes replenish at the start of each turn, letting you afford more expensive cards as the game progresses.

Cards include spells that directly affect the game, such as dealing damage to another mage, as well as creatures and structures placed next to your mage. Most creatures can move and attack, and many have magical abilities. Structures remain stationary but can provide powerful boosts to your other units. Each mage starts with 12 HP; a mage is knocked out when their HP reaches 0, and the last mage standing wins.

Mana and terrain

The game has four kinds of mana, each produced by a specific type of hex:

• Dusk: moon mana from Cliffs.
• Light: sun mana from Deserts.
• Rust: machine mana from Dwellings.
• Moss: nature mana from Forests.

Build your deck

You construct your deck before playing, using the built-in editor or editing its text file directly. The game includes over 100 cards and a range of preconstructed decks. All cards are unlocked for every player.

Online matches

Manahex supports both real-time and asynchronous matches. Wins and losses count toward your rank, which helps match you with players of similar skill and lets you climb the competitive ladder.

Card and unit effects

Spells and creatures can manipulate hexes, push each other around and grant special powers, among other effects. Each card has hand-painted watercolor art, and the game includes music by Mjuk Vass.