| a simulated military operation, carried out to test the validity of a war plan or operational concept: in its simplest form, two opposing teams of officers take part, and when necessary, military units of the required strength are employed. |
| war-game (wôr'gām') v. war-gamed, war-gam·ing, war-games v. intr. To engage in a war game. v. tr. To simulate (a military operation or a proposed plan of action) in order to test validity or effectiveness under actual or assumed conditions. war gamer n. |