Wargame Construction Set

December 31, 1986 SSI (Strategic Simulations, Inc.) SSI (Strategic Simulations, Inc.)
Simulator Strategy Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Atari8bit C64 Atari-ST PC DOS Amiga
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Ever dreamed of crafting your own wargames, from maps to soldiers? Design simple or complex battles, from man-to-man combat to large-scale campaigns. Build maps, customize units, and choose from historical, modern, fantasy, or sci-fi settings. Play ready-to-go games or unleash your creativity.
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Release Date December 31, 1986
Developer SSI (Strategic Simulations, Inc.)
Publisher SSI (Strategic Simulations, Inc.)
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Fantasy, Historical, Warfare
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