Hexfolk: the free settlers game in your browser

Roll the dice, gather resources, build roads and cities: play Hexfolk for free in your browser, with friends or against bots, and as a guest without even signing up.

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A classic game of Hexfolk: board with settlements and roads, hand cards and game log — Classic
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What is Hexfolk?

A building and trading game on an island of hexagonal tiles, the kind board gamers know from Catan, but independent, with its own artwork and its own maps. Every roll brings lumber, brick, wool, grain or ore. You use them to build, trade and buy development cards. The first to reach 10 victory points wins. Everything else is in the rules.

Ways to play

With friendsOpen a lobby, share the link, start playing. Bots fill any empty seats.
Against botsFour levels from Easy to Master, plus tips in the strategy guide.
As a guestStart right away without an account. Guided tutorials teach you the game in five minutes.

Expansions

All three are free and can be freely combined, plus variants such as the Friendly Robber. More in the overview.

Hexfolk at a glance

Players: 2 to 8, the board grows at 5 and at 7 players
Opponents: friends online or bots on 4 levels
Price: free, no adverts; only Ranked is a one-off purchase
Platform: browser on phone, tablet and PC, no download
Languages: 16
Maps: 23 island maps and a Map Workshop for your own islands
Expansions: 3, freely combinable
Goal: 10 victory points in the classic game, adjustable in the lobby

Frequently asked questions

Is Hexfolk really free?

Yes. The classic game, all expansions, bots and games with friends cost nothing, and there are no adverts. The only paid feature is Ranked, the rated mode.

Do I need to download anything?

No. Hexfolk runs in the browser on phone, tablet and PC. Open hexfolk.de and play.

Do I need an account?

Not for games against bots, guest mode is enough for that. For online games with friends, statistics and your own maps you create a free account.

Is Hexfolk an official game from a publisher?

No. Hexfolk is an independent game and is not affiliated with any board game publisher. How it compares with other online options is covered in the comparison with colonist.io.