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Guides and roundups for players of turn-based fantasy hex wargames: how zones of control work, running a mercenary company, Ironman versus undo, accessibility, and the best games in the tradition of the 90s classics on Android and iPhone. From the makers of Banners for Hire.

Fantasy hex wargame: what it is and how it plays

What a fantasy hex wargame is, where the genre came from, how hex tactics differ from RPG battles and 4X, and what to look for in a modern one on mobile.

Games like Fantasy General: the best fantasy hex wargames on mobile

Looking for a Fantasy General–style game on Android or iPhone? An honest 2026 roundup of fantasy hex wargames on mobile, and what each one does best.

Hex tactics guide: zone of control, flanking, terrain and morale

How turn-based hex tactics work: terrain, line of sight, zones of control, flanking, charges, support fire, morale, fog of war and weather, with examples.

Mercenary company game: how to run your own band of hired swords

What makes a good mercenary company game, and how to run one in Banners for Hire: recruits, wages, ranks, camp, patrons, contracts and six endings.

The best fantasy turn-based strategy games for Android in 2026

An honest 2026 roundup of fantasy turn-based strategy games on Android: hex wargames, tactical RPGs, 4X and roguelikes, and which style suits you.

Ironman mode vs undo in turn-based tactics games

Ironman, permadeath, undo and rewind in tactics games explained: what each mode changes, who it suits, and how to choose in Banners for Hire.

Accessible strategy games: the features to look for on mobile

Which accessibility features make turn-based strategy games playable for more people: text size, colour-blind modes, dyslexia fonts, one-handed play and more.

Hex map editor and skirmish mode: build, play and share battles

Skirmish mode, a hex scenario editor with share codes, daily and weekly contracts and company runs: how Banners for Hire's replay modes work.