Overview:
This introductory wargaming course is designed to enhance analyst capability and knowledge in multiple
aspects of professional games, including research, design, development, execution, analysis, and
reporting. Through a combination of lectures, European and NATO examples, and practical exercises,
participants will learn the theory behind wargames before diving into research design and execution.
Building on Peter Perla’s theory of the “Architect, Artist, and Analyst” model for game designers, the
course includes material that covers each style of wargame design. The course culminates in a practicum
where participants will be given the opportunity to develop and execute their own game.
Objectives:
Our expert instructors will guide participants through the key aspects of wargaming and aid them in creating
their own game on the final day of the course. Along the way, participants will learn about the following:
- Defining a wargame
- A brief history of wargames
- Building blocks of game design
- Adjudication
- Strategic gaming
- Wargame graphics
- Game analysis
Instructors
Dr. John Curry
John is a well-known academic wargamer. He has published extensively on wargaming practise and
development.
He is co-editor of the MORS Journal of Wargaming. He has run games for the FCDO,
Cabinet Office, MOD, NATO ARRC, Pentagon and other organisations.
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John is a well-known academic wargamer. He has published extensively on wargaming
practise and development.
He is co-editor of the MORS Journal of Wargaming.
He has run games for the FCDO, Cabinet Office, MOD, NATO ARRC, Pentagon and
other organisations.
Lt Col Ant Sharman
Professional Armoured officer and hobby wargamer turned professional wargamer (and hobby Armoured
officer) in 2016. Designer of an Aviation Decision Support wargaming tool. Game Director (for Dstl)
of an Army Futures manual wargame, and for a Matrix Game for Navy Command...
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Professional Armoured officer and hobby wargamer turned professional wargamer
(and hobby Armoured officer) in 2016. Designer of an Aviation Decision Support
wargaming tool. Game Director (for Dstl) of an Army Futures manual wargame, and
for a Matrix Game for Navy Command. Regular participant as player, adjudicator
and facilitator on a range of wargames for Dstl, primarily in the Land
Capability Development space. Particularly interested in using manual wargaming
as a learning and development tool for service personnel and in addressing the
challenges of designing and delivering wargames for “non-wargamers”.
Major Tom Mouat MBE
Tom is a graduate of the Army Staff College and has served in the Army since 1977. He is an expert
in both manual and computer-based simulations and running large scale military training exercises.
He served with the ARRC including 12 months in Bosnia and was awarded an MBE...
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Tom is a graduate of the Army Staff College and has served in the Army since
1977. He is an expert in both manual and computer-based simulations and running
large scale military training exercises. He served with the ARRC including 12
months in Bosnia and was awarded an MBE. He also ran the Army's principal
land-based simulation system for 3 years and served in the UK MOD's procurement
organization dealing with simulation systems for 5 years, where he was awarded
the Chief of Defence Material Commendation for innovation. He has an MSc in
Simulation & Modelling and is co-author of several books on simulation and
educational Wargaming. He is currently responsible for Modelling and Simulation
at the Defence Academy of the UK where he has been awarded the Chief Scientific
Officer's Commendation for his contribution to science and technology. Most
recently he served on the staff of the Department of Health and Social Care as
part of the Government response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Professor David Manley UCU
David Manley is the MOD Professor of Naval Architecture at University College London. He is the MOD
Senior Fellow for Maritime Vulnerability Reduction, and Head of Specialism for Platform
Survivability. He has designed and delivered wargames for the UK MOD, NATO and industrial partners
on a range of maritime subjects including future surface ship projects...
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David Manley is the MOD Professor of Naval Architecture at University College
London. He is the MOD Senior Fellow for Maritime Vulnerability Reduction, and
Head of Specialism for Platform Survivability. He has designed and delivered
wargames for the UK MOD, NATO and industrial partners...
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