More modern examples, in Germany in 1812, the kriegspiel (war game) was developed by the Prussian army. From Wordnik.com. [Tiny Subversions] Reference
To Mr W. was broached the idea: "I believe that if one set up a few obstacles on the floor, volumes of the British Encyclopedia and so forth, to make a Country, and moved these soldiers and guns about, one could have rather a good game, a kind of kriegspiel.". From Wordnik.com. [Little Wars; a game for boys from twelve years of age to one hundred and fifty and for that more intelligent sort of girl who likes boys' games and books.] Reference
Reply kriegspiel says. From Wordnik.com. [Nokia debuts media transfer client for Mac « Boy Genius Report] Reference
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