Whether want to play a roleplaying game, a war game, or traditional board game, sometimes it's not practical to play with a physical board with real tokens, etc.
Hex Map lets you quickly and easily set up a game on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. Choose from a number of background images, decide whether you want a hex or square playing grid (or neither), and set up your pieces.
Note: Hex Map isn't a game itself. There are no computer opponents or rules or animation. It's simply a gaming aid for you to use with your friends. The impetus for Hex Map was to allow an iPad to take the place of miniatures for roleplaying games on the road, but don't let that limit your thinking. It's free; give it a try, and enjoy.
I expect to follow this up with a non-free "pro" version that will have more features such as custom maps/boards, saves, and other features you suggest. I encourage you to post your comments and suggestions to the support site.