Global collection
Games from the USA, Britain, Germany, France, Japan and many other countries — played by soldiers at the front, civilians at home, or both.
1663 — Present Day
GAMES OF WAR
Board and card games that were played while bullets flew — telling stories about the wars of their times.
- Games
- 500+
- Countries
- 20+
- Years
- 360
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Our mission
The world's largest war-games library
We display board and card games telling stories about war, from 1663 to the present day — fostering appreciation of history and the human spirit's capacity for play and for peace.
Stories in every box
Each game reflects the conflict, culture, and creativity of its era — from Napoleonic battles to modern strategy.
Open to everyone
Whether you're a collector, historian, gamer, or simply curious, explore how generations turned war into the art of play.
Explore the collection →Historical tidbits
Did you know?
Fascinating facts from the world of war-themed games — each one a window into history.
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In October 1917 British pilots invented their own war game.
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By November 1917 German troops started playing a new game about the Battle of Tannenberg.
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As soon as Japan had taken the Chinese city of Lüshun (Port Arthur) in January 1895 a parlor game about the siege hit the market.
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In 1790 a game was published about a 1783 treaty ending the American War of Independence.
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Help grow the world's largest collection of war-themed board and card games. Whether you're a collector, historian, or enthusiast — we'd love to hear from you.
David Stewart-Patterson
Canadian wargamer and collector. Gamesofwar.org is run with love for history, play, and peace. Feel free to offer comments or additions to the site!