Conquer territories on a hex map. Recruit armies, expand your borders, and crush 3 AI opponents in turn-based strategy.
Choose Map Size
Small
7×5 map 15–20 turns
Medium
11×7 map 25–35 turns
Large
15×9 map 35–50 turns
How to Play
Click a hex you own to select it, then click an adjacent hex to move or attack.
Each turn you recruit troops based on territory held. ⛰ Mountains give defenders +2 · 🌲 Forests give +1
Fog of war hides unseen territory. Eliminate all enemies to win!
Turn 1
Select one of your hexes to begin your turn.
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Victory!
You conquered the Hex Empire!
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What Is Hex Empire?
Hex Empire is a free online turn-based strategy game where you command armies across a hexagonal map. Starting from your capital, you recruit troops, capture neutral territory, and wage war against three AI opponents — each with a distinct personality. It plays like a streamlined version of classic hex-and-counter wargames, right in your browser with no download required.
How It Works
Every turn you receive reinforcement troops equal to the number of hexes you control. Select a hex with your troops, then click an adjacent hex to move or attack. Combat pits both armies against each other with a dice-roll modifier — terrain matters, so hold mountains for their +2 defense bonus and forests for +1. Fog of war keeps unexplored territory hidden, rewarding bold scouting. Eliminate all three AI empires or hold the most territory when turns run out to win.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does combat work?
When you move an army into an enemy-controlled hex, combat begins. Both sides roll virtual dice (1–3) added to their army sizes. The larger result wins. Mountains give defenders +2 and forests give +1. The attacker needs a notably stronger army to reliably conquer defended territory — plan your offensives carefully.
What are the different terrain types?
There are four terrain types: Plains (no bonus, easiest to traverse), Forests (defenders get +1, shown in dark green), Mountains (defenders get +2, shown in grey), and Water (impassable terrain that creates natural borders on the map).
Can I play multiplayer?
Hex Empire is currently single-player against 3 AI opponents: the aggressive Red AI expands and attacks constantly, the defensive Blue AI fortifies existing territory, and the expansionist Green AI spreads evenly across the map. Multiplayer is planned for a future update.