| − | A '''war game''' is a high-level simulation of a possible armed conflict. More broadly, it is a metaphor for simulating a political, legal, or other conflict that does not necessarily involve force of arms. As such it is a valuable tool in strategic and operational planning, whether for an [[army]] (or [[navy]]), a company, or a political movement. | + | A '''war game''' is a high-level simulation of a political, legal, or other conflict, which may or may not involve any form of armed conflict. |