MatchBox Wargame Campaign Manager

MatchBox Wargame Campaign Manager revolutionizes map based wargaming, allowing two players to enjoy strategic campaigns without an umpire. Its success and popularity stem from its easy-to-use system, which ensures fair play and smooth transitions between battles. MatchBox remains the gold standard for independent wargame campaign management.

War Game Campaigns by Donald Featherstone (1970)

In the early days of wargaming. The MatchBox Campaign Method emerged as a creative solution for managing hidden movements and engagements. Players utilized a series of matchboxes glued together to form a chest-of-drawers. Each compartment representing a distinct area of the battlefield. Unit tokens moved through these drawers, simulating the covert manoeuvres of troops.

When tokens from opposing players occupied the same matchbox. It signified contact, prompting the deployment of miniatures for a tabletop confrontation. This method not only added an element of surprise and strategy to the game but also provided a tangible and interactive experience for players. The MatchBox system is fondly remembered for its ingenuity and the way it brought a physical, hands-on aspect to wargaming. It remains a testament to the creativity and resourcefulness of early wargamers, adding depth and excitement to their campaigns.

MatchBox is a lightweight campaign manager based on the Berthier Campaign Manager engine.

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