Wargame Design (1977)

About this game

"The History, Production and Use of Conflict Simulation Games", Strategy & Tactics Staff Study Nr. 2. Co-authored by "the staff of Strategy & Tactics Magazine" with articles specifically credited to Stephen B. Patrick, Richard H. Berg, Redmond A. Simonsen, David C. Isby and James F. Dunnigan. The chapters include The History of Wargaming (Patrick), Game Design and Development: A Case Study (Panzergruppe Guderian, Berg), Image and System: Graphics and Physical Systems Design (Simonsen), Notes on Game Design (Patrick), Research (Isby), The Business of Wargaming: The Economic Realities of Wargame Manufacturing (Dunnigan), Wargame Directory and a Suggested Library of Games (Berg) and Symbols, Terms and Format (Simonsen). 186 page hardbound book with dust jacket, black and white illustrations. Reprinted in a trade paperback edition.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. The player count is not recorded for this one.
• Rules load. At 2.3/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.