1. Research Your MapStart with source maps, historical archives or other sources.
Browser tools for tabletop wargame creators
Design wargame maps and counters without fighting complicated graphics software.
Purpose-built tools for hobbyists, prototype designers, and independent publishers who need maps, counters, grids, silhouettes, and player aids ready for playtesting and commercial game titles.
Examples
From your idea to a playable game.
Follow your map as it moves from research, to tracing, to a finished export ready for print and play.
2. Trace Your MapUpload your source map as an easy to trace layer to get correct scale and features.
3. Finish Your Map and Export to PNG/SVG/PDF to Print and Play!Add additional features, terrain, rivers, roads, names, whatever your game design needs. Then simply export it to get a professional quality print.
Workflow
Build the pieces your scenario needs.
Build the battlefield
Choose terrain, add roads, waterways, borders, symbols, labels, boxes, and scenario elements.
Create the forces
Design counters using military symbols, silhouettes, ratings, colors, and custom text.
Export and play
Save editable projects and export PNG or SVG files for prototypes, printing, or publication.
Apps
Focused tools for maps, counters, grids, and play aids.
Each app is built around a wargame production task instead of starting from a blank general-purpose canvas.
Advanced Map Designer
Create complete hex-based wargame maps using terrain, routes, waterways, symbols, overlays, boxes, and turn tracks.
- 36 terrain types
- Advanced routes and water tools
- PNG/SVG export and editable saves
Counter Designer
Build custom unit counters with symbols, silhouettes, text, values, colors, layers, and export controls.
- Military symbols and shapes
- Layer controls and item transforms
- Counter and sheet export
Grid Designer
Generate precise PNG and SVG grids for use over existing artwork in Photoshop, Illustrator, or other design tools.
- Hex and grid overlays
- Transparent exports
- Commercial production support
Free Player and Design Tools
Use Dice Roller and Silhouette Designer without a paid subscription for quick table support and prototype artwork.
- Browser dice rolling
- Silhouette and limited-color SVG conversion
- Useful for counters, icons, and markers
Made For Wargame Designers
Skip the blank-canvas grind.
Start with tools designed around maps, counters, grids, and scenarios.
Use the apps in a browser on PC, Mac, or compatible tablets.
Save projects and export files for further editing, printing, or publication.
Receive new features and content through cloud updates.
Who It Helps
Choose the workflow that matches your project.
Homebrew Gamers
Create maps and counters for personal games, avoid difficult graphics programs, and print at home.
Game Designers
Prototype concepts faster, revise scenarios without starting over, and export files for testing.
Publishers
Prepare assets for commercial projects with Designer Pro rights for published and sold material.
Free Tools
Useful even before you subscribe.
Roll dice, create silhouettes, and experiment with prototype art while you decide which production tools fit your project.
Continuously Improved
Advanced Map Designer, Counter Designer and Silhouette Designer Updates!!
Improved UI and performance, added new tools—Gulleys/Ditch/Trench and Brushes with hand-colored trees and bomb craters. Counter Designer was updated with performance enhancements and 17 new symbols. Silhouette Designer added SVG output profiles, compact export formatting, target file size preview, imported SVG resizing, and target status in export stats.
See plans and latest included appsPlans Start At $4.99/Month
Choose the tools that fit your project.
Whether you are creating a homebrew scenario, building a prototype, or preparing a commercial release, there is a WargameApps plan designed for the way you work.
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