Behext: An Unconventional Deck-Building Game

A project in Newtown, CT by Curt Covert
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A magical combat deck-building game. Your hand of spells is your only defense and your only currency.
Backers: 375
Average Pledge Per Backer: $58

Funded: $21,818 of $5,000
Dates: Mar 1st -> Mar 18th (18 days)
Project By: Curt Covert
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Latest News

Thank you!

March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there Mages and friends! Wow. Thank you all for being a part of this campaign! We’re down to just a few hours left and we wanted to share a quick message from Curt! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with... (Read More)

Double Shot Strat Guides: Greg's Dream Auger vs Melodee's Multiplicatrix

March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
GAMA trade show rages on - and it is good to be back showing games and getting validation after being in a bit of an echo chamber for the past two years. Media and Retailers alike showing their excitement and dropping off pre-orders for our games and... (Read More)

Strategy Guide Double Shot: Curt and Jonathan face off their favorites.

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
As the clock counts down on our campaign, excitement is on the rise with retailers at GAMA Trade show.  "You had me at, "Weird Deck-Builder" That seems to be the prevailing opinion of retailers. Certainly they have seen their share of games in this... (Read More)

Strategy Guide #6: Jonathan's pick for optimization: The Embered

March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Backers, getting down to the wire, so I may have to start doubling up the other strategy guides after this. GAMA TRADE SHOW NEWS: I am in Reno this week getting retailers excited for our new crop of gaming goodness. The day started with some great... (Read More)

Mastery Pack 4 - Unlocked and Revealed!

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Good Morning Conjurers, Mastery Pack 4 REVEALED! As we said from the outset, this game was always intended to have all four Mastery Packs as part of the complete experience of playing BEHEXT. They just have to be introduced to players over a couple... (Read More)

Strategy Guide 5: The Silencer Curt's Pick for Saying "No!"

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Backers We're getting into the final week of the campaign now, so let's end Sunday with a peek at my choice of Battlemage for a second preferred play style. Negation. And you folks waiting in the wings, it's time to click that button to back the... (Read More)

The Aethermancer: Melodee's Powerhouse Conjurer / New LIVE play

March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
LIVE PLAY Hey backers, you can join me, Monique the GameFreakGirl, Mark Streed and Corey Thompson for another live play event tomorrow night, Saturday the 12th at 9:30 EST. Click the image below for the link. Strategy Guide: Installment 4 Next up,... (Read More)

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Sling Some Spells in 'Behext'

March 11th - via: geekdad.com
Behext is a deck-building game for 3 to 5 players, ages 14 and up, and takes about 15 minutes per player. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with a pledge level of $45 for a copy of the game. Behext was designed by Jonathan Lavallee, Melodee Smith, and Greg Millikin and published by Smirk & Dagger Games, with illustrations by Lindsey Look and graphic design by Curt Covert. It is based on Hex Hex, designed by Curt Covert. (Read More)

Mastery Pack 3 REVEALED!

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Spell Slingers,  There is a new Battlemage in town, the Dream Auger, part of our 3rd Mastery Pack. The Auger's magical discipline is geared for card draw and lots of it. These spells create opportunities, both offensively and defensively. Sound... (Read More)

VITAE: Greg's Pick for Safeguarding Risk

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Battlemages - Here is another installment of what is fast becoming a Battlemage strategy guide.  Tonight, Greg discusses one of his favorite mages and the magical discipline of Willpower gain, VITAE.  (Read More)

BEHEXT: 18 years in the making? Read the Interview!

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers. Two fun things to share today.  DESIGNER BATTLE ROYALE: Highlight reel If you missed our streaming play of BEHEXT last night, the designers all had a blast - and confirmed that casting curses begets players cursing the names of... (Read More)

Mastery Pack 2 REVEALED! Plus Designer Battle Royale tonight

March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Monday Mages! Well, as you will see below, there is still A LOT of excitement being revealed on the game and we will, once again, do a deep dive on the contents awaiting you in Mastery Pack 2. But first...  Designers Live Stream Tonight Join... (Read More)

The Seether - Jonathan's Choice for a good Beatdown!

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Backers! Two things for you as we slide into the weekend, a new Battlemage showcase - and a bit of an explanation about the Master Hex metal coin. The Master Hex Right. What is it? Well, every round of BEHEXT begins with someone casting a Hex at... (Read More)

MASTERY PACK 1 REVEALED

March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello battlers of the mystic arts! With your help we crossed a major funding threshold today and we very much appreciate your support. I am delighted to reveal the contents of Mastery Pack 1 today. (and it only gets better from here!)  But before I... (Read More)

The Witherer - Curt's Choice for The Mage to Beat

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Conjurers Well, day two - and we are very near 10k. Thanks for all your support! As you know, BEHEXT features six Battlemages with asymmetric starting decks, each focused on a different discipline of magic. Naturally, each represents a play... (Read More)

WE HAVE FUNDED (despite a HEX in Kickstarter)!!

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings Mages! I'm happy to announce that BEHEXT has OFFICIALLY FUNDED! I know the page doesn't say that yet, but its because there is a bug with Kickstarter right now causing an inaccurate backer and funding count. Which means... Kickstarter is... (Read More)

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