Decision Games

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Overview

Decision Games is an American publisher specializing in board wargames and military history magazines, most notably Strategy & Tactics. The company produces wargames ranging from entry-level folio games to complex simulations covering over 3,000 years of military history, from ancient warfare to hypothetical future conflicts. Decision Games serves dedicated wargamers, military history enthusiasts, and educational institutions with detailed, well-researched games that allow players to explore alternative strategies and tactics rather than simply recreate historical outcomes.

History

Founded in 1988 by Christopher Cummins, Decision Games established itself as a publisher of detailed military history simulations and the Strategy & Tactics magazine. In 1989, the company launched Desert Fox Games as a subsidiary specializing in selling new and used wargames from various publishers. Decision Games has acquired the rights to many Simulations Publications games and continues to reprint classic titles while creating original games of varying complexity.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Folio Games	Entry-level wargames for newcomers	$30 - $80
Box Games	Mid-complexity historical simulations	$60 - $150
Monster Games	Complex simulations with extensive components	$100 - $300
Strategy & Tactics Magazine	Military history analysis and game content	$8 - $15
Computer Conversions	Digital adaptations of historical scenarios	$20 - $50

Manufacturing

Manufacturing details are not specified in available sources. The company operates from Bakersfield, California, where core operations including game design, editorial work, and production management are conducted.

Notable Products

Strategy & Tactics Magazine - Long-running publication covering military history analysis and featuring original wargame content
Across Suez - Wargame simulating the Suez Canal conflict
Advanced European Theater of Operations - Complex simulation of European military campaigns
Battle for Germany - Detailed wargame covering German military operations
D-Day at Omaha Beach - Computer conversion simulating the Normandy invasion

Reputation

Decision Games is recognized for producing well-researched, detailed wargames that appeal to serious military history enthusiasts and educational institutions. The company is praised for innovative game mechanics and comprehensive historical coverage spanning multiple time periods. The brand maintains a dedicated following among wargamers who value strategic depth and historical accuracy, though the niche market limits mainstream recognition.

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