Wargames 150 years ago

Post by **mahon** » 24 Jan 2006, o 08:37

WARGAMES 150 years ago. Original picture, it's not false!

Post by **Demi_morgana** » 24 Jan 2006, o 09:18

looks like I have a new wallpaper on my monitor... it's better than teletubbie or EVEN skeletor!

Post by **Nameless** » 24 Jan 2006, o 09:36

There's nothing to laugh at. Picture shows the very beginning of table-top battle games. AFAIK, first wargames - with rules and models - were played by officers of a French army (18-19th century?). It was part of their training.
I'm not sure, if there were earlier examples of wargames. PLease let me know, if you are aware of any.

Hosea · Post by **Hosea** » 24 Jan 2006, o 10:13

Well, I dunno, if that kind of military planning is kind of a war game, I think several thousands ago, different countries, races or civilizations had wargames on table top.

Post by **mahon** » 24 Jan 2006, o 10:17

pics, hosea, pics

Post by **Skrit** » 24 Jan 2006, o 15:21

It's common fact that Kings, generals and other leaders used similar ways to map out tactics before or during battles. But nice to see probably the first version of the boardgame as we know it.

ToMaZ · Post by **ToMaZ** » 24 Jan 2006, o 20:43

ye olde man: I charge thee with me knights... do you accept my challenge or flee...

Post by **mahon** » 24 Jan 2006, o 21:14

"Gentleman!"

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