Thoughts & Scenarios

Thinking about Kriegsspiel

A lot of historical research and design thinking goes into the development of Kriegsspiel rule systems and scenarios. Some of our members share their thoughts, discuss design approaches and explain their scenario designs here.

Thoughts

Screenshot taken from Tabletop Simulator showing a heavily outnumbered force defending a river crossing against enemy infantry, while cavalry is threatening their flank.

How I fell in love with Kriegsspiel

August 16, 2022 No Comments

James Horton is a Master Umpire at the IKS. In this post he describes his journey to Kriegsspiel and what he thinks are the core elements of a good game.

"All the business of Kriegsspiel is guessing what’s on the other side of the hill.”

Arthur Wellesly

with some dramatic license

Scenarios

Map drawing, arrangement and photograph by Robert Mastrud.

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