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Chessex Battlemat — the wipe-clean map for every fight
Chessex Double-Sided Battlemat (26 x 23.5 in)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Dungeon Masters
- In-person groups
- Tabletop game nights
- Most-used gift
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- Honest reviewThe catch, not just the hype
Why this gift works
A double-sided vinyl mat, about 26 by 23.5 inches, printed with 1-inch squares on one side and 1-inch hexes on the other. The Dungeon Master sketches the room, cave or tavern with wet-erase markers, the players set their pieces on it, and it wipes clean for the next encounter.
It turns "the goblins are somewhere to your left" into a map everyone can see, and the 1-inch grid matches D&D's grid movement. Between sessions it rolls up for storage.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A DM who sketches maps on scrap paper
- A group that plays at the table every week
Think twice if
- Their group plays online
- They already have a big grid mat they like
The catch
It needs wet-erase (water-soluble) markers, which are not in the box - dry-erase and permanent markers can stain the vinyl - so add a pack to the gift.
Skip for a group that plays online, or one that already uses a big grid mat or printed map tiles they like.
Key specs
| Brand | Chessex |
|---|---|
| Model | Reversible Battlemat (CHX 96246) |
| Size | 26 x 23.5 in (66 x 60 cm) |
| Material | Vinyl, oyster color |
| Grid | 1-inch squares on one side, 1-inch hexes on the other |
| Markers | Wet-erase only; not included |
| Storage | Rolls up |
Worth knowing before you buy
- Use wet-erase markers only - dry-erase can stain it.
- Markers are not included.
- Roll it for storage instead of folding it.
Why we like it
- Every fight gets a map the whole table can see
- Squares on one side, hexes on the other
- Wipes clean for the next encounter
What to look for in a tabletop battle mat
- Size. About 2 x 2 feet fits most tables; bigger mats need a big table.
- Grid. 1-inch squares are the D&D standard; hexes suit other games.
- Markers. Check which markers the mat takes - the wrong kind can stain it for good.
- Storage. Mats that roll lie flatter than ones that fold.
- Two sides. A reversible mat gives two grids for the price of one.
Questions people ask
Wet-erase, water-soluble markers. Dry-erase and permanent markers can stain the vinyl; wet-erase wipes off with a damp cloth.
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