For viewers
Watch live Hexed games and replays
Hexed separates ordinary spectating from approved observing. Public viewers can follow the board without seeing private hands. An observer can receive an announced open-hand view for coverage.
- Spectate
- Public board stateHands masked and steals redacted
- Observe
- Open player handsRole-checked and announced
- Replay
- Recorded timelineAll-cards view is an explicit choice
- Live viewer safety
- Deck order withheldNot sent to Spectate or Observe
Spectate the public game
Ordinary viewers see card counts, masked development cards, and a redacted steal log. They can follow the board without receiving a player's private hand.
Use Observe only with approval
Approved observers and platform administrators can choose an open-hand view. The server checks the role for that connection, and the table shows that an observer is present.
Private-room hosts control spectator access
Hosts of private, unrated rooms can disable ordinary spectators. Public, rated, matchmaking, and tournament games follow the platform's viewing rules.
Watch a finished game in Replay
A replay preserves the recorded game timeline. Any all-cards view is a deliberate replay choice, not the default public spectator view.
Watching a game
Can spectators see player hands?
No. Ordinary spectators see card counts and masked hidden cards, not private hands.
Who can use Observe?
Only accounts with approved observer access or platform administration rights. The viewer must choose Observe explicitly.
Can a private room block spectators?
Yes. A private, unrated host can disable ordinary spectating for the room.
Open the view that matches your access
Use Spectate for the public table, Observe only when approved for coverage, or Replay after the game ends.