The Magic of Hexagons
25 September 2025
From honeycomb to board games, the hexagon is a shape that appears everywhere in nature and design. More than just a simple six-sided figure, it's an elegant and incredibly efficient form. But what makes this shape so popular with game designers? And why do so many classic strategy games use hexagonal boards? This post dives into the geometry behind hexagonal grids and explains the basics of coordinate systems in game design.