Calamity Hex

Par Alan Jacobson

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Calamity Hex est un jeu d’exploration spatiale basé sur un plateau hexagonal. Il s’agit d’un jeu d’exploitation minière à haut risque et à fort rendement, teinté d’un sentiment d’urgence : les joueurs doivent en effet quitter leur planète d’origine, Planet Dog Bone, avant qu’un volcan ne détruise tout. Les joueurs marquent le plus de points en développant la plus grande population possible sur un monde nouvellement découvert. Pour construire, les joueurs devront se procurer diverses ressources pouvant être extraites. Ces ressources ont également une valeur en fin de partie. Les joueurs peuvent également marquer des points en atteignant des objectifs communs, qui varient à chaque partie. S'agissant d'un jeu de sélection de tuiles, les joueurs construiront une nouvelle carte à chaque partie. Les déplacements et les actions s’apparentent davantage à ceux de « Hero Quest », avec une liberté de mouvement et des actions accordées à toutes les unités présentes sur le plateau. « Calamity Hex » intègre également un mécanisme de type « Quacks of Quedlinburg » destiné aux joueurs en retard qui ont besoin de rattraper leur retard. — description du concepteur

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Playtesting and Perfection

Calamity Hex has been in development for over two years, with great mechanics as the initial driving force behind the game. As a passionate board gamer, my experiences taught me to appreciate the small design decisions that make a game feel balanced and exciting. I tried to approach Calamity Hex with that same level of care.

Every mechanic in the game exists for a reason. Whether it's giving players meaningful strategic choices, creating opportunities for dramatic comebacks, or keeping the players engaged throughout the game, each system was designed to contribute to the players experience. Throughout development, Calamity Hex has gone through multiple rounds of playtesting with a wide variety of players. Every session generated new feedback, leading to meaningful improvements.

One of the biggest improvements came to the game's pacing. Early versions ran much longer. Through extensive testing, we streamlined the turn structure, adjusted player counts, reduced unnecessary downtime, and increased starting resources so players could jump into the action sooner without sacrificing strategic depth.

I am proud of where Calamity Hex is today, and am also still open to feedback from initial Kickstarter backers for future iterations of the game.

Production and Post Campaign

This is a promise to backers - I am passionate about getting this game in peoples hands because I love the idea.

This isn't my first Kickstarter project. My previous game, Devilish Dice, successfully funded at 150% of its goal, providing invaluable experience navigating manufacturing, production, and fulfillment. That project allowed me to build a strong working relationship with our production partner and gain firsthand knowledge of the process from prototype to delivery.

Rather than starting from scratch, we've continued working with the same manufacturer throughout the development of Calamity Hex. We've already been testing components, refining production specifications, and obtaining detailed manufacturing quotes so we have a clear understanding of what it will take to bring this game to life.

If Calamity Hex reaches its funding goal, production can begin with a manufacturing partner we already know and trust. While every Kickstarter project can encounter unexpected challenges, we've taken the time to plan ahead, establish reliable partnerships, and prepare for the road ahead. If Calamity Hex is funded, you can feel good about the game getting into your hands.