Historical Simulation and Wargames

This book is a comprehensive study on analog historical simulation games, and explores the theoretical concepts and practical solutions. It considers the ways used by simulation games to depict the different dynamics of historical events and analyzes how wargames can become valuable tools for historical research.

Autorentext

Riccardo Masini is an experienced wargamer and military history author, a member of the Italian Military History Society, and an active member of several wargames and role-playing games clubs

Inhalt

Chapter 1: What is a Simulation Game?. Chapter 2: How it is Done: Common Simulation Game Mechanics. Chapter 3: In the Field: Historical Dynamics through the Gaming Lens. Chapter 4: The Real "Engine": Game Designers and Gamers. Chapter 5: Not all that Glitters: Issues and Pathologies of Simulation Games. Chapter 6: Conclusions: All Good Games Must Come to an End Turn. Bibliography.