# Hexo — The board game redefined!

> Four configurable board games: word, card, dice, and straight run challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by Appracatappra, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexo/id403785580 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Appracatappra, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/389034119)
- Category: Games, Board, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 84 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-11-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexo/id403785580/reviews.md

## What is Hexo?

There is something for everyone in this unique four game suite! A magical blend of wordplay, cards and dice... Hexo is the board game redefined!

You get the crown jewel of the Hexo suite, Hex-N-Spell, totally for Free! Challenge up to four of your friends or family, anywhere around the globe, to a unique take on a familiar word-game experience.

• HEX-N-SPELL:
If you like crosswords, you'll love Hex-n-Spell, a new twist on an old favorite. Take your wordplay to a new dimension and spell words in three fun directions. Overlay existing tiles to form new words. Discover hidden, magic multipliers and take your score to the next level! Get definitions on all words played*.

When you're ready for even greater challenges (or to remove ads), purchase one of the other games in the Hexo suite, and discover new a take on the core Hexo experience from Hex-n-Spell!

• WORDS-N-SUITS:
Words and Suits is Hex-n-Spell taken to the next level! Use it's unique blend of letters with the suits from a deck of cards to form two pairs, three of a kind, four of a kind or a full house for up to a 5x word score. Like Hex-n-Spell, overlay existing tiles to form new words and get definitions on all words played*.

• RUNAWAY STRAIGHTS:
An unusual take on everyone's favorite game of cards, lay down straight runs like 2, 3, 4 or Jack, Queen, King on a hex board to score it big. Aces play either high or low and Jokers are wild! Discover why the Joker's Wild and the Courts Gone Mad, play Runaway Straights today!

• TUMBLING DICE:
It's dominoes taken to the next dimension! Match three sides of dice played on the unique hexagonal board to send your score into the stratosphere! Special "bunny" dice are wildcats and will play anywhere. Easy to learn, devilish to master, Tumbling Dice will push you to the limits the longer you play!

Additionally, when you make a one-time in-app purchase any of the other games in the Hexo suite, and get extra bonus features (such as Options and Solo play) in the core Hex-n-Spell game, totally for Free!

AMAZINGLY CONFIGURABLE:
Using our unique option system, each of the four games inside of the Hexo suite are amazingly configurable! Adjust everything from the way redraws are handled to the smarts of the AI players, make it your Hexo, your way! Adjust the games for infinite replayability§!

FOUR CHALLENGING AI PERSONALITIES:
No one to play with? Compete against one or more challenging AI personalities: the Queen of Hearts, the Queen of Diamonds, the Queen of Clubs or the Queen of Spades! Adjust their smarts to fit your needs§.

FEATURES:
* Integrated with Game Center! Report your scores and shoot to the top of our leader boards. Win challenging Achievements.
* Multi Player - Play against other people around the world via Game Center or one of our four AI personalities§ on a single iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac.
* Learn to play each game with built in quick help.
* Save each game type separately.
* 180,000 word dictionary, most all words with definition.
* Overlay existing tiles on the board to form new plays.
* Can have up to two tiles touching that don't form a word (in some games).
* Hidden or card suit bonuses.
* Joker's Wild and special Wildcard "Bunny" Dice.
* User defined options to modify game play for endless playability§.

Step into a Magical world of Board Games and download Hexo today!

* - Hexo includes a 180,000 plus word dictionary, most words with definitions.
§ - Requires a one-time in-app purchase.

## Key features

- Hex-N-Spell word game
- Words-N-Suits card game
- Runaway Straights card game
- Tumbling Dice game
- Multiplayer via Game Center
- Four AI personalities
- Configurable game options

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Words-n-Suits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tumbling Dice | $0.99 | one-time |
| Runaway Straights | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexo/id403785580/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Useless

*2011-12-09*

All they say is that they're working on "issues". Stay away from this app until they fix it!

### 5/5 — is it okay to fall in love?

*2010-12-01*

Is it okay to fall in love with an app? I mean- it's ONLY an app right? Not really- it's a great way to kill my time, AND help my boys learn something in the process! Thanks!

### 5/5 — Scrabble goes hexagonal and then some!

*2010-11-19*

The devs have taken the basic concepts of Scrabble and UpWords but then twisted things up by putting it on an hexagonal board and then adding whole new twists by having modes based on dice and cards as opposed to just the straight letters.

Each of the game modes are amazingly configurable.

My only whine so far is that in Hex-n-Spell, once a player or AI has discovered one of the hidden multipliers (the amount and type are customizable) it doesn't stay displayed which ends up giving the AI a huge advantage as it clearly never forgets where those magic multipliers discovered so far are at.  The concept of the hidden multipliers also feels a bit exploitable as a player can simply drop tiles all over the board just to scope out their location.

## Frequently asked questions about Hexo

### What games are included in Hexo?

Hexo includes four distinct games: Hex-N-Spell (a word game), Words-N-Suits (combining words and cards), Runaway Straights (a card game), and Tumbling Dice (a dice-matching game).

### Can I play Hexo offline?

While the description highlights multiplayer via Game Center, the inclusion of four AI personalities suggests that solo play against AI is possible, which would allow for offline gameplay.

### Does Hexo have ads?

No, Hexo is ad-free. The description states that ads can be removed by purchasing one of the other games in the suite.

### How many players can play Hexo?

Hexo supports multiplayer for up to four players, either against friends around the globe via Game Center or against one of the four AI personalities.

### What devices does Hexo support?

Hexo is available on Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad, allowing for cross-platform play.

### How often is Hexo updated?

Hexo was last updated on November 12, 2023, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

### What is the age rating for Hexo?

Hexo has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### What are the bonus features for purchasing games in Hexo?

Purchasing additional games in the Hexo suite unlocks bonus features such as Options and Solo play in the core Hex-N-Spell game, for free.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5 — 2023-11-12

Makes Solo play available in the free version of Hex-n-Spell with a simple in-game ad and makes a few minor bug fixes.

### 3.4 — 2023-11-03

Fixes an issue where the number of player can jump past 4 and makes several graphic improvements and performance improvements.

### 3.3 — 2023-10-23

Fixes an issue where In-App Purchases might not be persisted and makes several minor UI and performance tweaks.

### 3.2 — 2023-10-18

Added support for Family Sharing of In-App Purchases, so purchases can be shared with up to 6 family members for free. Includes several minor bug fixes and UI tweaks.

### 3.1 — 2023-10-18

Fixes issue where Game Center matching directly to friends was creating an invalid multiplayer game and Leaderboard scores were not saving correctly.

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