Inspired by a fascinating Quanta Magazine article on the hexagonal huddling behavior of penguins, Sophia at Fractal Kitty designed Hex-a-Huddle , a strategy board game that combines biology with mathematical art.
To build your own set, you will need the vector files for laser cutting or 3D printing. Fractal Kitty has shared these designs freely for the maker community. Hex-a-Huddle Files and Instructions – Fractal Kitty
: The designer used a Glowforge to cut the pieces from wood or acrylic. Inspired by a fascinating Quanta Magazine article on
: Roll a D4 and multiply the result by five to get your move count. You can move your penguins that many spaces, provided they always remain in contact with at least one other penguin. : The designer used a Glowforge to cut
The goal of Hex-a-Huddle is to survive the harsh Antarctic wind by keeping your penguins in a tight, efficient formation.
