Build any world on your table in under 5 minutes with modular DnD terrain.
Full-color modular hex terrain for roleplaying, skirmish or wargaming, community games, DnD, Pathfinder, BattleTech and Heroscape figures. No painting needed. Pieces slide together and slide apart, simple enough for kids and priced so anyone can start. We built it because we were sick of terrain that felt like work to build and cost a fortune to collect. Spend more time playing, less time setting up.
"I absolutely recommend: Source."
Liege of Games, YouTube
“Definitely worth getting the Deluxe Version! Been using these for TimeStrike, Source Golf, Hexello, and custom games the kids come up with.”
“I love the look and feel of the tiles. They seem to be very sturdy and versatile.”
“You already know i love Source... wasnt satisfied with 5 biomes, had to get 2 more deluxe boxes”
Works with: Pathfinder 2e, Starfinder, Lancer, BattleTech, Alpha Strike, GridWars 3.0, TimeStrike, D&D 5e and 5.5e, Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, Heroscape, Gloomhaven, Frosthaven, OnePageRules
Games our community plays on SOURCE
3D terrain that sets up as fast as a battle mat.
Interlocking terrain takes forever to build, locks you in, and wears over time. SOURCE solves this so you can build faster, dream bigger, and play forever.
The problems
Interlocking hex terrain
- Slow builds. Clicking hexes together one by one takes forever.
- Slow teardown. Prying pieces apart at the end of the night.
- Hard for kids and new players. Align, press, snap takes practice and grip strength.
- Parts that wear out. Pegs and joints loosen or break over time.
- Locked in place. The map is disruptive to change once the game starts.
Neoprene mats
- Arguing over line of sight. Squinting at printed levels to decide if a hill blocks the shot.
- No presence. A flat mat never feels like the world you are playing in, and it is the same map every game.
- Wear and tear. Mats crease, curl and stain.
3D printed terrain
- Days of printing and painting. Print time, cleanup, primer and paint before anything reaches the table.
- Fragile pieces. Resin and PLA chip and snap, then need glue and touch-ups.
- Fills your shelves. Bulky scenery takes more storage with every piece you print.
The SOURCE fix
- ~5x faster to build and tear down. Pieces slide together and slide apart.
- Easy for kids. Slide it, place it, pick it up. No pegs, no joints.
- Built to last. Tough ABS plastic with nothing to snap or wear out. Scratch resistant and waterproof. Mark it up with dry-erase markers, then wipe it clean.
- Destructible and interactive. Hexes lift out mid-game, so a wall can fall or a bridge can break as part of play. Locking systems make this disruptive.
- Instant line of sight. Height and cover are physical. Look across the table and you know.
- Any world you can imagine. Forests, tundra, desert, 8-bit and more. Six biomes per theme, and a new map every game.
- Ready out of the box. No painting needed. Hand-illustrated art, direct UV printed in high resolution.
- One case holds it all. SOURCE: Deluxe packs 660 hex spaces into one carrying case.
SOURCE vs. other hex terrain SOURCE leads in 8 of 9. See the full comparison Hide comparison
| Category | SOURCE | Heroscape | Lorescape | The Upgrade Factory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup time | ✓Slides together, ~5x fasterBest | Snap-in, piece by piece | Snap-in, piece by piece | Interlocking, piece by piece |
| Interactivity | ✓Lift / swap hexes from anywhere mid-gameBest | Locked in place | Pick accessory required to remove individual hexes | Remove interlocks |
| Hex part scale | ✓39 hexes in one pieceBest | 24 hexes in one piece | Single hexes, combined one at a time | Single hexes |
| Cost | $0.30 per hex2nd | ✓$0.25 per hexBest | $0.37 per hex | $0.36 per hex |
| Kid friendly | ✓Slide on, lift offBest | Align, press, snap | Align, press, snap | Align, press, snap |
| Miniature Compatibility | ✓45mm, fits 25mm to 38mm basesBest | ✓44mm, gaps between hexes and interlocks limit surface | 32.75mm, interlocks limit surface area, fits up to 28mm | 1 inch, fits 25mm only |
| Durability | ✓ABS, nothing to wear outBest | Dovetails wear, become brittle, and snap | ABS, joints cause wear over time | interlock prone to wear and breakage |
| Art | ✓Hand-illustrated, UV printed, large surface areaBest | Molded color | ✓Illustrated, UV printed | Molded color |
| Open source | ✓Print, change and sellBest | No | Accessory files only | No |
Cost is per hex space. Heroscape: MSRP. SOURCE: Deluxe retail price. Lorescape and The Upgrade Factory: listed Kickstarter prices; Upgrade Factory count excludes base plates. Comparisons reflect publicly available information as of November 2026 and may change. Prices exclude tax and shipping. Heroscape, Lorescape and The Upgrade Factory are trademarks of their respective owners. Adventure Together is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by them. See something out of date? Contact us and we will correct it.
Set up in three moves
Cover the table
Foundation panels lay a full hex grid across a dinner table in under 2 minutes.
Build up the terrain
Each layer press-fits onto the one below, so the map holds during play.
Play, then slide it apart
Play a game, add your favorite figures, or just imagine your story unfolding. Lift the top layer and everything slides free. No prying, no friction.
Works with your favorite gamesFits 15-38mm miniatures and bases on one 45mm hex surface. The largest on the market. See all gamesHide games
- D&D 5e and 5.5e
- Pathfinder 2e
- Starfinder
- Lancer
- BattleTech
- Alpha Strike
- GridWars 3.0
- TimeStrike
- Commands & Colors
- Battle Masters
- Star Fleet Battles
- Warhammer 40K
- Age of Sigmar
- Kill Team
- OnePageRules
- Boardquest
- Heroscape
- Gloomhaven
- Frosthaven
- Jaws of the Lion
- Deep Rock Galactic
- Warhammer Underworlds
- Mage Knight
- Memoir '44
- BattleLore
Play your miniatures and rules on SOURCE terrain. SOURCE does not include other games. Game names are trademarks of their owners. Adventure Together is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.
Pick your first terrain set
SOURCE: Deluxe
660 hex spaces. One case. Every world.
SOURCE: Starter
Your first modular world. 282 hex spaces, expandable with any pack.
Expand your table
Add hexes, edges and trees
Every SOURCE piece fits every other piece, whatever the theme.
Everything for game night. Save $40.
Blizzard Battle Bundle
Survive the boss in a tree-filled tundra. A complete TimeStrike game on Frozen Tundra terrain.
Swing Into Spring
18 holes of tabletop golf in a fantasy forest. The gift-ready way to start playing SOURCE Golf.
Build your world
The choice is yours. Pick any 4 SOURCE products and save 10%. The easiest way to keep everyone happy.
Start a bundle
One terrain system. Infinite games.
TimeStrike: Shadow of Fear
Boss Battle Royale meets miniature skirmish. Built on SOURCE.
★★★★★Rated 8.9 on BoardGameGeek. "Best Board Game of 2025 hands down!" Reviews and videos →
SOURCE Golf
An 18-hole tabletop golf game. Build the course. Pick your club. Curve your ball. Plays on SOURCE terrain.
Justin S. plays it on his Deluxe set. Verified buyer
3D printable hex terrain. Free to print, free to sell.
Single hexes, tiles and edges are free to download, print, modify and sell under the SOURCE Open License. Every printed piece fits every SOURCE set.
SOURCE: Adventures environment sets
The next generation of worldbuilding is coming in Q1 2027, engineered for maximum joy. The release of modular structures, new multi-hex configurations, a patent-pending foundation that makes setup fast, maps more scalable and easily transportable, and getting into SOURCE unbelievably affordable. Three brand new worlds, and so much more, will be revealed in the lead up to our next big campaign.
Kingdom: Outskirts
Meadow country outside the kingdom walls
Settstone lots, cut stumps and footbridges over grassy crags, with a stream running through the meadow.
Kingdom: Sewers
The waterways under the kingdom
Iron grates and toadstools on stone ground, joined by stone bridges over the runoff.
Blightreach: Outskirts
Plague-struck ground at the edge of the blight
Scrap heaps and bubbling cauldrons among graveyards and gravel paths, cut by a green plague river.
Hex spaces when sets are combined
Each foundation is 39 hex spaces. Its edges carry half hexes that become full, playable hexes when foundations touch.
DnD terrain FAQ
Still deciding? We answer every message.
What is SOURCE?
A patented (US 12,551,778 B2), modular hex terrain system. Every edge meshes with every other edge but never locks, so pieces slide together and slide apart.
What games does it work with?
DnD, Pathfinder, BattleTech, Heroscape, Gloomhaven, Warhammer, OnePageRules and any game that uses miniatures on a grid or hexes. SOURCE hexes are 45mm point to point (about 39mm flat to flat) and fit 25mm, 28mm and 32mm bases.
How long does setup take?
Foundation panels cover a dinner table in under 2 minutes. Any world is ready to play in under 5 minutes. Pieces slide into place, and teardown is just as fast.
Do I need to paint it?
No. Full color, no painting needed. Hand-illustrated art is UV printed onto every piece. It is scratch resistant and waterproof, and dry-erase markers wipe clean.
Does hex terrain work for DnD games on squares?
Yes. Count each hex as one 5-foot space, just as you would a square. Many DMs prefer hexes because a diagonal move costs the same as a straight one. Each hex is 45mm point to point (about 39mm flat to flat), so 25mm, 28mm and 32mm bases fit with room to spare.
Battle map or 3D terrain?
A battle map is flat and quick to lay out. SOURCE adds height, cover and line of sight you can see from your seat, and any world is ready to play in under 5 minutes. Many groups keep a map for quick fights and bring out SOURCE for the encounters that matter.
Do the hexes slide around during play?
No. Hexes mesh at the edges, so they stay put on top but lift off in one move when you want to change the map.
How does it store?
SOURCE: Starter and SOURCE: Deluxe pack back into the included carrying case. Deluxe holds 660 hex spaces in one case.
Can I 3D print SOURCE?
Yes. Single hexes, tiles and edges are free to download under the SOURCE Open License. Print them, modify them and sell what you make.
