Agrand strategy wargameor simplygrand strategy game(GSG)[1][2]is awargamethat places focus ongrand strategy:militarystrategyat the level of movement and use of anation stateorempire's resources. The genre has considerable overlap with4Xgames, but differs in being "asymmetrical", meaning that players are more bound to a specific setup and not among equally free factions in exploring and progressing the game and an open world.[3]
Grand strategy games can be played on acomputeror as aboard game.They often include a map of the game world, which can range from a single continent to the entire globe. Players typically control a nation or empire and make decisions that affect its development, such as buildinginfrastructure,recruiting and trainingmilitary units,and negotiating with other players.Combatis often a major part of the game, but it is typically abstracted or simplified compared to more tactical wargames.
Grand strategy games can be useful in education and the study of international affairs because they allow players to simulate real-world scenarios and make strategic decisions that affect the outcome of the game. They can also provide insight into historical events and the complex interactions between various political, economic, and military factors. Some grand strategy games are based on real historical events and can be used to explore alternative scenarios andcounterfactuals.[5][6]
^Mehmet Şükrü Kuran; Ahmet Erdem Tozoğlu; Tavernari, Cinzia (2018-04-26). "History-Themed Games in History Education: Experiences on a Blended World History Course".arXiv:1805.00463[cs.CY].
