How Tabletop War Games Build Strategy and Community
How Tabletop War Games Build Strategy and Community
How Tabletop War Games Build Strategy and Community
Logan Nye
June, 30, 2025
Summary
Matthew Keeler, an Army Reserve NCO, first got into tabletop gaming through fantasy figurines with friends, later discovering Warhammer 40,000. He was drawn to its deep strategy and sci-fi themes. Unlike simplified games like Risk, 40K emphasizes complex mechanics and long-term strategic thinking, offering lessons in planning, risk management, and decision-making that Keeler found useful in his military career. Beyond gameplay, painting miniatures provides stress relief and creative expression. Keeler values tabletop gaming for both personal growth and community building, echoing military leaders who support wargaming as a training tool. He encourages others to explore and learn through games.
Reference
Nye, L. (2025, June 30). How tabletop war games build strategy and community. Military.com. Retrieved from https://www.military.com/off-duty/games/how-tabletop-war-games-build-strategy-and-community.html