Credits

My cat Buster and a very early prototype of Hexalt.

My cat Buster and a very early prototype of Hexalt.

Testing different depths of marble hemisphere recessed holes.

Testing different depths of marble hemisphere recessed holes.

The first concept for a game called meltdown island. July 1 2026.

The first concept for a game called meltdown island. July 1 2026.

Making the hexagons out of recycled wine boxes.

Making the hexagons out of recycled wine boxes.

Wood turning the cooling towers.

Wood turning the cooling towers.

Pieces of wood and a placeholder for the reactor cooling towers.

Pieces of wood and a placeholder for the reactor cooling towers.

16mm marbles were set on because they are common and look good.

16mm marbles were set on because they are common and look good.

Printing a template to help cut the pieces.

Printing a template to help cut the pieces.

Cut, sanded. I should have made the holes first!

Cut, sanded. I should have made the holes first!

With holes.

With holes.

Trying out different kind of stain.

Trying out different kind of stain.

The completed first hexagonal board.

The completed first hexagonal board.

Finally, all pieces are together.

Finally, all pieces are together.

An ongoing game of Hexalt. Latest version.

An ongoing game of Hexalt. Latest version.

Credits

Original concept

Aldé Roberge
Katie Chapeskie

Special thanks

Cora-Lee Chapeskie for the early playtesting and ideation

Early playtesters

Magalie Bouchard
Diane Lafontaine
Martin Roberge
Mélanie Roberge
Alberto Amiler Aljas
Kimberly Deavy

Thank you for playing