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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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Diagram 1. Sample hex map

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