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kriegspiel [ˈkriːgˌspiːl] n 1. (Military) (sometimes capital) a form of war game in which symbols representing military formations are moved about on maps 2. (Group Games / Chess & Draughts) a variation of chess in which each player has his own board and men and does not see his opponent's board and men. The moves are regulated by an umpire on a third board out of sight of both players [from German Kriegsspiel war game] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Kriegspiel was played on a recessed table, sometimes using sand and plaster terrain, other times precise topographical maps, and always relying on authentic military order: The metal soldiers could advance and retreat only as far as real soldiers could move during each player's two-minute turn. But what the residents of Granada Hills need is information, not ideological kriegspiel. |
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