Hex Conquest

Gameplay proceeds in sequential rounds. Each round consists of two phases: the income phase and the action phase. During the income phase, the player receives one resource unit, called Influence, for each hex currently under their control. Influence is the sole currency used to perform all actions. During the action phase, the player may spend Influence to perform three types of actions on any owned hex. The first action is expansion, which costs one Influence per adjacent unowned hex. The player selects an owned hex, then clicks on an adjacent neutral hex to claim it. The second action is reinforcement, which costs two Influence per hex. This action places a defensive garrison token on an owned hex, increasing its capture resistance. The third action is attack, which costs three Influence per target. The player selects an owned hex containing a garrison token, then clicks on an adjacent enemy-controlled hex. A combat resolution occurs instantly based on a deterministic comparison of garrison strengths; the attacker wins if their garrison count exceeds the defender’s. The interface is controlled entirely via mouse or touch input. Left-clicking on a hex selects it, displaying its current owner, garrison count, and terrain type in a sidebar. Right-clicking or tapping a second time deselects. A resource bar at the top of the screen shows the current Influence total and the number of hexes owned. The game ends immediately when a faction meets the victory condition, and a results screen displays the final territory counts.