Riccardo Masini

Historical Simulation and Wargames (eBook, ePUB)

The Hexagon and the Sword

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. September 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781040117194
• Artikelnr.: 72281245

Autorenporträt

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

Inhaltsangabe

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.