Hex Empire

Hex Empire is a turn-based strategy gem that blends Risk-style conquest with fast, addictive gameplay on a hexagonal grid. Choose your capital, build your empire, and wage war against three rival nations across thousands of procedurally generated maps. Simple to learn but surprisingly deep, this game challenges your tactical thinking, army management, and positioning skills. Whether you’re expanding rapidly or holding a tight defense, every turn counts in your quest for total domination.

How to play Hex Empire

Choosing Your Country

At the start of the game, you’ll see four capital cities marked with red pins with stars. Click on one to choose your empire. Your capital determines your turn order and starting position on the map.

Pro Tip: Choose a country near many towns to conquer. The more cities you control early, the faster your power grows.

If you want to try a different battlefield, use the CHANGE MAP option or click RANDOM MAP to instantly load one of the 999,999 available maps.

Gameplay Basics

• Each turn, you can move armies from cities you control to nearby hexes.
• Your goal is to conquer enemy capitals while defending your own.
• Cities increase your military strength, letting you produce more units.
• The game ends when you eliminate all opponents—or when you lose your capital.

Combat and Strategy

• Combat is automatic—when your army moves into an enemy-occupied hex, the larger force usually wins. Strategic positioning, smart reinforcement, and timing are key.
• Don’t spread too thin: leaving your cities undefended makes them easy pickings. Focus on controlling chokepoints and maintaining strong borders.

Advanced Tips

• Use diagonal movement and terrain to outflank enemies.
• Reinforce front lines from interior cities.
• Trap enemy forces by cutting off their supply line to cities.
• Try harder maps by choosing starting capitals with fewer surrounding towns.

Controls

• Mouse Click – Select units, cities, and targets
• UI Buttons – Change map, end turn, randomize While it’s a Flash game, it plays smoothly via emulator in modern browsers. Desktop use is recommended for best experience.

FAQ

How do I win in Hex Empire?

To win, capture all three enemy capitals while defending your own. Victory requires both offense and defense—don’t rush and leave yourself exposed.

Can I pick different maps?

Yes! Click RANDOM MAP or enter a specific map code in the top bar, then click CHANGE MAP to load a new layout.

What’s the best strategy early on?

Expand quickly to grab nearby cities, then fortify your borders. Control of more cities means faster army production, which is crucial for long-term survival.

Is there multiplayer?

No, Hex Empire is a single-player game. However, you’ll face three strong AI opponents on each map.

Can I play on mobile?

Flash emulation is mostly desktop-only. For the best experience, play using a mouse on a browser.