Hexcrement!

Description

Discover the fascinating world of nature with Hexcrement, an innovative conservation education board game centered around dung beetles and their quest for smelly treasure. Now available at Mind Games, this engaging game is perfect for families, educators, and nature enthusiasts across Australia. Designed for up to six players, Hexcrement combines luck, strategy, and interactive gameplay to deliver both fun and environmental learning.

Step into the six-legged shoes of dung beetles as you roll dice, navigate six hexagonal playmats arranged around a central dice tray, and hunt for tokens containing clues and dung. As you explore the terrain, learn about the importance of beetles’ food preferences and resourcefulness while uncovering instructions hidden beneath tokens, hunting for your favourite-coloured dung, and plotting the quickest route back to your burrow.

The game’s unique directional rules ensure constant movement—players don’t stay idle or remain in the same column unless instructed—adding a layer of strategic planning. You’ll flip a coin to determine whether you move clockwise or counterclockwise, but beware: direction changes can add surprising twists to the game’s dynamics and hurdles.

When you find dung, challenge other beetles by catching up and landing on the same space, then dice-roll to see who comes out on top. Challengers can’t lose their own dung, making daring pursuits even more exciting, especially with the ‘meet it does not beat it’ rule protecting challenged players.

With 6 different dung colours, 18 hidden instructions under 42 of 48 tokens, and a dynamic terrain setup, Hexcrement offers rich gameplay, immersive learning, and environmental awareness. Players will discover that beetles prefer certain dung but can adapt to similar resources, fostering understanding of ecological resilience.

Why Australians will love Hexcrement:

Educational fun about dung beetles and ecosystems — A playful way to learn about environmental conservation and beetle behavior.
Interactive gameplay — Roll dice, map terrain, hunt for dung, and challenge others in a lively, engaging environment.
Strategic movement and planning — Unique rules around direction and movement keep gameplay unpredictable and exciting.
Promotes environmental awareness — Discover how beetles choose resources and how they adapt, making this great for classroom activities or family game nights.
Perfect for 1-6 players — Ideal for family gatherings, school groups, or friends looking to explore nature through play.
Fun, educational gift — A perfect gift for environmental-minded kids and families who enjoy learning through gaming.

Set details:

Includes multiple tokens, dice, and hexagonal playmats, with a vibrant setup designed for fun and learning.
Suitable for players aged 8 and above, making it perfect for schools, environmental programs, and family fun across Australia.

Visit Mind Games today to get your Hexcrement game—where environmental education meets engaging gameplay, perfect for Australian gamers keen on nature and conservation!

1 – 6 Players
Ages 14+
30 – 60 Minutes