kriegspiel
noun
krieg·spiel
ˈkrēgzˌpē(ə)l,
-ēgˌsp-,
-ēkˌshp-
1
: a game in which blocks, pins, and flags representing contending forces and guns are moved about according to rules based on war conditions
2
: chess in which neither player sees the other's board but is given some information as to the opponent's moves by a referee who keeps track of all moves on a third board
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“Kriegspiel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kriegspiel. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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