The complete wargames handbook
James F. Dunnigan • 1980 • Morrow
- Author
- James F. Dunnigan
- First published
- 1980
- Publisher
- Morrow
- Subjects
- Computer war games · War games
- ISBN
- 9780688086497
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The Complete Wargames Handbook was written by James F. Dunnigan, a central figure in the hobbyist wargaming movement and the founder of Simulations Publications, Inc. Published in 1980, the book emerged during the height of the paper-and-cardboard wargaming era, serving as an authoritative guide to the complex mechanics, research methods, and design philosophy required to create and play historical simulations.
Dunnigan intended the work to function as both an introduction for newcomers and a technical manual for enthusiasts, covering topics ranging from game theory and map design to the nuances of combat resolution. The book was well-received by the gaming community for its candid breakdown of the industry, and it remains a foundational text for those interested in the history of board-based military strategy games before the digital revolution.
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