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After some half-joking discussion tonight a question arose: Is there a game in the Realms that is equivalent to Chainmail? If there is, how popular or widespread is it?— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) November 27, 2020
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Sandtable miniatures wargaming in the Realms is used more for tactical training/exercises by militaries, and less for recreation as a boardgame by individuals, most of whom instead enjoy card or dice games, “track” board games (Candy Land or Snakes & Ladders/… 2)
…Chutes & Ladders being real-world “track” boardgames), or Lords of Waterdeep-style trading or “get things done” games. There are a few “tactical” boardgames, as well. A few Realms games appear in various of the Volo's guides (2e), and I’ve outlined others…#Realmslore— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) November 27, 2020
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…here and in the Candlekeep forums, down the years.#Realmslore— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) November 27, 2020