A Quick History of Wargames

What is historical miniature wargaming? Where did this hobby start? Why are the people who play wargames so incredibly cool? And why do we think classic tabletop, miniature games are better than board games, card games, video games, or computer games? This quick introduction to the origins of wargaming answers all of those questions and sets the stage for what it is we do every week at Little Wars TV.

[alans]

Less is more. A brilliant (and brief) introduction to war gaming. Love it.

[gowensbach]

Recently, I started designing some of my own war games, assembling the parts, maps, boards, rules, etc from various games. After I get an idea and the parts, I then work out the rules and then play test, and tweak them. Its really interesting to write out the idea, and then play test, because so many things can happen that you don"t anticipate! Then its back to working out the details. It is in a way, a creative endeavor, and very cerebral. So, having no one to discuss the process with, I am so glad I found this video, as I really connected with it

[WuCSquad]

This youtube channel.... where have you been all my life before today?

[captainclarky]

The guy with the larger beard has a nice shirt. The message it bears needs to be spread

[pitthistoryguy]

Yay...Tractics, my first rules love as a middle schooler in the 1970s. And thanks for a nice overview.

[calerdonian]

Really like where this channel is going! Look forward to seeing more off you guys...even spied some drum and Fife awi minis! Top video chaps!

[raymondwhatley]

"Treason in defense of slavery should not be celebrated" freaking love it.

[jeffhess]

Ah, Tractics. My very first game--and minatures: two mini-tanks PzKw III Ausf N and one PzKw III Ausf J--first played in Newsome Hall at Colorado State University in the winter of 1973.

[StormofSteelWargaming]

Good video! Thanks for the history lesson!

[Kili]

Am inspires to play more often ! You guys deserve to succeed !

[zellner]

You know that video from blind melon where the bee girl finally finds her fellow dancing bees? Yup, well here I am...

[landsknecht]

Nice videos, I look forward to seeing more.

[dalewood]

Well done Gentlemen! I’m enjoying your growing number of videos. Thank you.

[aurthurdent]

A very cool introduction to the hobby. Thank you sirs! I'm interested in Microarmour, any chance you guys could fight a battle using microarmour rules by GHQ?

[davidcollins]

Those of us with no community can still play PanzerBlitz or France 1940 by Avalon Hill or Civil War General 2 by Sierra for computer. CWG2 is far and away the best and most realistic strategy wargame around despite coming out in 1996.

[vickyking]

I love your vlogs, well presented, and open minded, you did a vlog on women playing wargames, I do and have for a long time, sadly a lot of guys think still, the little lady doesnt know the difference from a Sherman tank and a panzer IV or a musket from a rifle, I go to wargame shows and well get treated like I know nothing, yet I solo wargame in> Napoleonic's, ACW and ww2 all in 15mm, here in the UK its about time started to encompass every one and not just old guys >>>sorry for the rant

[vitoskrjanc]

Just make mini squares for movement and remove playing on luck(- parts), then this games could be as playable as chess on turnaments, even more strategically richer. Also we should unify board and pieces.

[jony]

I like that you added the bloopers at the end

[marcosmata]

If miniature war gaming were like Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, it could mean that:

- Four players, each with their own unique skills and strengths, are sucked into the game world
- They find themselves shrunk down to miniature size, trapped in a fantastical world of giant landscapes and treacherous terrain
- Each player must navigate their miniature avatar through treacherous jungle terrain, ancient ruins, and hidden temples
- They must work together to overcome challenges, battle fearsome creatures, and defeat rival factions vying for control of the game world
- Along the way, they discover hidden strengths, weaknesses, and secrets about themselves and their fellow players
- The game world is filled with magical creatures, ancient artifacts, and hidden dangers, all waiting to be discovered

The players would have to work together, using their unique skills and strengths, to survive the game world and find a way back to the real world. The miniature war gaming world would be a thrilling and unpredictable adventure, full of action, humor, and heart!

[darklingeraeld-ridge]

Nice, but no "history" of miniature wargames should be without a mention of Don Featherstone. ( And Phil Barker and the WRG in MHO.)