Hex map

A Hex map, or hexagonal map is often used in tactical board games. The map is subdivided in small hexagons of identical size. (See diagram 1.) A great advantage of a hex map over a grid map is that the distance from one cell to the next is the same in all directions, which made them a favourite of many game designers since the 1970s.

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/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \
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  Diagram 1. Sample hex map