Kriegsspiel

Kriegsspiel is a modern revision of the original Kriegsspiel rules. The game retains the basic elements of Kriegsspiel that make the game so remarkable, such as double-blind play, umpired, simultaneous resolution of orders, delayed order implementation, dispatch transmission, and emphasis on fog of war. The game is simple and easy to learn, and features modifications for two-player play. Its complexity is between 1867 Kriegsspiel and Free Kriegsspiel. Play takes place on a scaled map with pieces that represent the space formations would occupy on the battlefield. Typically, three maps are used, and play proceeds in double-blind fashion, facilitated by an umpire, but two-player play on a single map is also possible. Combat is resolved by die rolls and consulting a CRT, although results may be modified by the umpire at their reasoned discretion.