Design Strike Force One: Play and Create

What can a simple introductory wargame teach us about the fundamentals of design? In this workshop, we’ll use Strike Force One, a classic SPI hex-and-counters game, as a lens to explore time, space, adjudication, and perception management.

We’ll start by playing a few rounds of the original game, examining how play value and player management are built into its design. Then, participants will break into teams to reimagine the game around a new concept: whether that’s lunar combat, nuclear Multi-Domain Operations, operational MDO, or even person-to-person conflict.

Afterward, teams will reconvene to share their designs and the lessons uncovered along the way.

Dr. Ed McGrady, an award-winning designer, teacher, and longtime leader in professional wargaming, will guide the discussion and highlight the design insights that emerge, connecting this playful exercise to broader questions in the field.

✨ Open to women and allies

👥 Maximum 30 participants Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89800610327?pwd=NxQNX7XMbY5DAMmPQpauAa7JakUm66.1