# Magic Hexagons Exist for Every Order

A new proof demonstrates that magic hexagons—hexagonal grids of numbers where every straight row sums to the same value—can be constructed for any order. Previously, only a few specific sizes were known to exist. The result settles a long-standing question in recreational mathematics.

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### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://gukov.dev/math/2026/08/02/new-magic-hexagons.html) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:19:58 +0000