Civ Series 13 - Rogue Hex with Reed Erlandson

In this episode of the Civ Series, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron sit down with Reed Erlandson, designer of Rogue Hex. Reed shares the inspiration behind the game and how its hex-based system creates strategic depth and emergent gameplay. The discussion explores balancing complexity with accessibility, building meaningful player choices, and designing within the civ-style framework while still innovating. Packed with thoughtful design insights and practical lessons, this episode is a must-listen for fans of strategy games and system-driven design.