With deep seats and loose back cushions for extra support the SÖDERHAMN series is extremely comfortable It’s also very customizable – you combine the different sections the way you want to create your own sofa moveable back cushions and suspension fabric make this seating very comfortable Sign In Join now Inspiration is often found in unusual places. For Martin Soederhamn, it was discovered during a trivia game in Turkey. Fifteen years later, his first board game, Hexaquest was developed and produced with the help of a Kickstarter launch Soederhamn is from Denmark but came to Colorado roughly 14 years ago because the area matched his adventurous lifestyle and now lives in Longmont worked for a translation company and run a YouTube travel documentary series he gave up his video production career to focus on developing board games.  Hexaquest is a strategic trivia game that players can customize by choosing categories that appeal to them and by adding expansion packs to the game.  Soederhamn said he wanted to design a game that made trivia fun for everyone even those who are easily intimidated by the genre or feel they aren’t good at trivia “It’s a game everyone will find something they like in,” he said.  His first venture into games sold over 10,000 in the first year and raised nearly double the fundraising support The game can be found online at Amazon and at local retailers including Atomic Goblin in Longmont Now back with his second game he hopes to repeat his success.   Soederhamn launched a Kickstarter campaign to jumpstart the development of his newest game Hexaquest Party Hexaquest Party builds off of the Hexaquest trivia game by adding wild party prompts such as singing Soederhamn also added new categories including paleontology He said the new categories were inspired by feedback from Hexaquest fans who asked for more science and other relatable topics.  While these new categories can sound intimidating Soederhamn said he has taken a new spin on them that make sure people continue to have a good time instead of being bombarded with questions that are too difficult to answer.  The Kickstarter campaign will run for 30 days with a goal of $18,000.  the marketing for the campaign has remained grassroots director of retail partnerships for Hexaquest The company has placed a copy of Hexaquest at as many local establishments as possible that have a game shelf They have also partnered with local trivia companies to promote the new game through local trivia events.  “We like helping others who are local and just getting started we are helping them as they are helping us,” Koegel said.  The Hexaquest team will celebrate the launch of its Kickstarter campaign for the new game tonight at Left Hand Brewery They are inviting trivia and board game lovers people interested in supporting local businesses and anyone who is interested in having a good time to join them Hexaquest a board game that simplifies tricky-hard trivia has emerged as a breath of fresh air in the gaming community with the intention of reaching mainstream culture with open-armed simplicity.  Born from the inventive mind of Martin Soederhamn a hexa-dexterous Longmont resident originally from Denmark Hexaquest transcends traditional trivia experiences by infusing strategy and varying skill levels.  including stints as a scuba diver and extensive global travel has greatly influenced the game’s development With a mission to simplify the often-complex trivia game Hexaquest has become more than just a source of entertainment it’s a catalyst for bringing people together through shared experiences “I’ve done a lot of jobs where the work has helped me with this managed a weed dispensary and worked in a translation company for almost a decade,” Soederhamn said documenting unique experiences like living with reindeer herders in Mongolia contribute to the fascinating content of the game The idea for Hexaquest struck Soederhamn during a trivia game session in Thailand in 2005 Frustrated with the layout and difficulty of questions this moment sparked the inception of Hexaquest a game designed to be both challenging and accessible.  The concept germinated from his passion for a wide spectrum of topics The introduction of multiple-choice answers was a strategic move to make the game inclusive and enjoyable for everyone The questions are meticulously crafted to convey information in the fewest words possible In the early stages of Hexaquest’s development Soederhamn reached out to the gaming community for assistance The community’s contribution laid the foundation for Hexaquest’s diverse range of questions but much of it was done with friends Hexaquest brings together diverse realms of knowledge providing players with a well-rounded experience Soederhamn introduced expansion packs in 2023 each delving into unique categories such as “Detective,” “Rockstar” and “Gamer.”  The quality of Hexaquest has also been paramount for Soederhamn the hexagon pieces with a bit of heft were inspired by the flick of a domino most of Soederhamn’s diving involves plunging into the business of Hexaquest It has been a long process of about 15 years to make it come to fruition Soederhamn took a leap of faith by launching a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign to bring Hexaquest to life asking for $12,000 and getting funded for approximately $25,000 The enthusiastic support propelled Hexaquest from a successful campaign to a sustainable and growing business “I wanted this to be a sustainable business that can grow much bigger but because I created something that I believe can be a bit of a mainstay in the gaming scene,” Soederhamn expressed.  Managing the business side of game development is a hurdle many board game creators face he made a significant life choice — he quit his job as a commercial filmmaker to fully immerse himself in the production and distribution of Hexaquest.  “You’ve got to take the leap sooner or later so I did it this summer,” Soederhamn said “I technically haven’t paid myself extra yet I’m just moving on with the business … The success of the game is the driver Hexaquest’s availability in local stores including the locally beloved Atomic Goblin “They have been fantastic,” he shared highlighting the support from local game stores that adds a personal touch to the game’s accessibility “Starting to kind of see that recognition is really great and locals having support and local love is something I truly believe in,” Soederhamn expressed which included leveraging social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram recognizing their success in reaching a broader audience Participating in gaming conventions proved to be a significant milestone as well The experience reinforced his commitment to attend more conventions Soederhamn is resolute about keeping his creation analog addressing the persistent inquiry about creating an app for Hexaquest.  “I want people to sit down with their friends and family and put the phone aside and sit and have a good time together,” Soederhamn said it’s such a big part of our culture is socializing You’re always over at somebody else’s having dinner often because of the weather in the wintertime.”  Soederhamn envisions a bright future for Hexaquest and aims to sell 10,000 games in 2024 and 50,000 in 2025 His journey doesn’t end with Hexaquest he’s already delving into the creation of another game teasing the gaming community with the promise of yet another immersive experience hopefully by this Spring with a Kickstarter.  A simple idea can evolve into a game-changer As Hexaquest continues to capture the imagination of players Soederhamn’s story is a beacon for aspiring game developers and dreamers alike the slowest journey leads to the most rewarding destinations