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The Wargame tag refers to a subgenre of strategy games that simulate and focus on military conflicts, typically with an emphasis on tactical or operational aspects. These games often involve historical or fictional warfare scenarios and require strategic decision-making, resource management, and combat planning.

In a wargame, players take command of military forces, whether it be armies, navies, air forces, or a combination of them. The gameplay usually revolves around commanding troops in battles or campaigns against AI-controlled opponents or other players.

Some key characteristics of wargames include:

• Tactical Warfare Wargames often zoom in on the tactical level of warfare rather than grand strategic considerations. Players must carefully determine unit placement and movement on the battlefield to outsmart their opponents.
• Historical Accuracy Many wargames strive for historical accuracy by recreating specific battles, campaigns, or entire conflicts from history. They often incorporate authentic units, weaponry, terrain features, and historical events.
• Simulation Elements Wargames frequently feature realistic simulation elements such as line-of-sight, weapon ranges, morale systems for troops under stress conditions like fatigue or enemy fire. This attention to detail adds depth to the gameplay experience.

Here are some notable examples of wargame titles:

• Total War series This franchise combines turn-based strategy with real-time tactical battles set in various historical eras such as ancient Rome (Total War: Rome II) or feudal Japan (Total War: Shogun 2).
• Sid Meier's Gettysburg! This game focuses on the historic Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War, allowing players to control Union or Confederate forces in a tactical combat simulation.
• Command: Modern Operations A highly detailed modern military wargame with an emphasis on realistic command and control systems. It lets players simulate modern warfare scenarios and conflicts.

Wargames appeal to strategy enthusiasts and history buffs who enjoy exploring the intricacies of military tactics, maneuvering armies, and experiencing recreations of historical battles. These games offer both challenging gameplay mechanics and educational opportunities to learn about warfare throughout history.

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