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The best (and free) point crawl tool — Point Crawl Maker

Map your world,
run better sessions.

Point Crawl Maker is the free visual tool for tabletop GMs. Build a point crawl, annotate your locations and paths, and prepare your sessions faster.

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What is a point crawl?

A point crawl is a simple, flexible way to map a game world as a network of locations connected by paths — rather than a rigid hex or square grid. Each location is a node with its own notes, descriptions and atmosphere. Players travel between nodes, and the GM controls what they discover along the way. It's fast to prepare, easy to run, and works for any genre.

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See it in action

Canvas — drag, drop & connect your locations
Canvas — drag, drop & connect your locations
Detail panel — rich notes per location
Detail panel — rich notes per location
Mobile view — read your prep at the table
Mobile view — read your prep at the table
No limit — manage many point crawls freely
No limit — manage many point crawls freely

Intuitive canvas

Drag, drop and connect your locations on a smooth infinite canvas. Pan, zoom, and always keep an overview of your world.

Rich notes per location

Each point and path holds a label, a Markdown description and an illustration. All your GM notes, exactly where you need them.

Annotated paths

Label the roads, rivers and passes between your locations. A hovered path reveals its name — invisible to players until the right moment.

Grid snap

Enable the magnet mode to snap locations to a hidden grid. Keep your map clean and readable at a glance.

Build on desktop, read on mobile

Prepare your session at your own pace on a big screen. When game night arrives, just pull out your phone — Point Crawl Maker is designed to be just as comfortable to read at the table as it is to build on a PC.

The GM's workshop

A full-screen canvas to drag, drop and connect your locations. Rich Markdown notes, images, annotated paths — everything you need to craft a great session.

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Ready at the table

Your point crawl loads instantly in any mobile browser. Tap a node, read your notes, reveal a path name — no app to install, no account needed for your players.

Baptiste

Who's behind this?

My name is Baptiste. I've been a GM for 4 years, running Pathfinder and D&D 3.5 campaigns. I love building worlds and crafting sessions — but I got tired of juggling scattered Google Docs, random text files and improvised maps.

Point Crawl Maker started as a personal tool to fix my own prep workflow. I built it the way I wished it had existed: fast, focused, and actually pleasant to use at the table. If it helps other GMs run better sessions, that's all I was hoping for.

Frequently asked questions

Is Point Crawl Maker really free?
Yes, it's free and will stay that way. My goal is to build the best possible tool for GMs who love point crawl organisation — that's the whole point of the alpha. After the alpha, I'm thinking of moving to a freemium model: very generous on the free side, with cool perks on the premium tier and very affordable pricing. It's still a bit early to think about it.
Do my players need an account?
No. Point Crawl Maker is a GM-only tool. Your players don't need an account — you just show them your screen when the moment calls for it.
Is there a mobile app?
No app needed. The tool runs in any modern browser. The reading experience is optimized for mobile so you can consult your prep on your phone during the session.
How many point crawls can I create?
As many as you want. There's no limit.
Is my data safe?
Your crawls are stored on our server and only accessible from your account. We don't share or sell your data.
What RPG systems does it work with?
Any system. Point crawls are a universal technique — whether you're running Pathfinder, D&D, OSR, Blades in the Dark or a homebrew system, the tool works exactly the same.

From the blog

Tips, guides and updates to run better tabletop sessions.

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