Floor Games was written by science fiction author
H. G. WellsHerbert George Wells was an English author, best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many genres, including contemporary novels, history, and social commentary....
in 1911 and is a lighthearted, sometimes humorous discussion about the theory, purpose, and methodology of playing a variety of children's games with models, miniatures, and other props.
Floor Games is often characterized as a "companion book" to Wells's
Little WarsLittle Wars was written by the famous author H. G. Wells in 1913 and is a set of rules for playing with toy soldiers. Its full title is Little Wars: a game for boys from twelve years of age to one hundred and fifty and for that more intelligent sort of girl who likes boys' games and books.Little...
(1913), though as the text of the earlier book makes clear, it was conceived of as a self-standing volume that the author might eventually decide to follow with a text devoted purely to wargames.
Numerous reprints of
Floor Games have been published in the century since its initial release.
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Floor Games was written by science fiction author
H. G. WellsHerbert George Wells was an English author, best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many genres, including contemporary novels, history, and social commentary....
in 1911 and is a lighthearted, sometimes humorous discussion about the theory, purpose, and methodology of playing a variety of children's games with models, miniatures, and other props.
Floor Games is often characterized as a "companion book" to Wells's
Little WarsLittle Wars was written by the famous author H. G. Wells in 1913 and is a set of rules for playing with toy soldiers. Its full title is Little Wars: a game for boys from twelve years of age to one hundred and fifty and for that more intelligent sort of girl who likes boys' games and books.Little...
(1913), though as the text of the earlier book makes clear, it was conceived of as a self-standing volume that the author might eventually decide to follow with a text devoted purely to wargames.
Numerous reprints of
Floor Games have been published in the century since its initial release. The most recent edition of the book was published by
Skirmisher Publishing LLCSkirmisher Publishing LLC is an Alexandria, Virginia-based publisher of wargames, roleplaying games, and historic reprints. It was founded by author, editor, and game designer Michael J...
in 2006 and includes a foreword by game design giant James F. Dunnigan an introduction by game designer and author
Michael J. VarholaMichael J. Varhola is an author, publisher, and lecturer. He has written numerous books, games, and articles, founded game development company and manufacturer Skirmisher Publishing LLC....
.
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