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Hexicon is a word-puzzle game where you complete words to gain control of an area of the map. You take turns to form words to score points but the real challenge is to capture the most tiles within your area. This combination of strategy and literacy is a great incentive to increase your word power.
Unfortunately, Hexicon is not available on Mac, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One or Xbox X|S. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 01/01/2020
Out Now: Android and iOS
Skill Rating: 11+ year-olds
Players: 1-2
Genres: Brain Game, Sequencing (Strategy and Traversal)
Accessibility: 24 features
Components: 2D Overhead and Grid
Developer: Spiral Burst LLC (@SpiralBurstLLC)
Costs: Purchase cost, In-Game Purchases and In-Game Pass
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If you like the sound of Hexicon but it doesn’t offer the accessibility you require, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with more Accessibility Features. You can view a full breakdown in our Hexicon Accessibility Report.
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