War Gaming

Archaeologists have discovered a backgammon set that dates to 5000 years ago. Like many games of this type, backgammon – including variations of the ancient Egyptian game of Senet – was often played for both leisure and to hone the strategic skills of ancient military tacticians. These games of skill are strategic war games involving a tree of decision making and a contest between two opposing sides.Read More »The Long Tradition Of War Gaming