Board Wargame Roots

Exhibit Overview

How hex grids, combat results tables, zones of control, and historical scenarios moved from tabletop design into software.

Exhibit Focus

Historical context and release chronology
Core mechanics and interface design
Developers, publishers, and platforms
Influence on later strategy games
Preservation priorities and research questions

Collection and Preservation Plan

This exhibit belongs to Gallery 1: Origins and Early Computer Strategy.

Planned Collection

Box art and packaging
Manuals and reference cards
Maps, scenario material, and screenshots
Contemporary advertisements and reviews
Developer interviews and design commentary