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The Understudy Scenario: Designing Wargames That Stress-Test Decision-Making When the Second-Tier Takes Over

Most wargames assume the A-team is present. Here's how to design exercises that stress-test what happens when the deputies and understudies are actually running things.

E. Sokolov

· July 27, 2026 · 4 min read

The Redundant Confirm: Designing Wargames That Expose False Consensus Among Players

Learn how to design wargames that detect when player teams mistake polite agreement for genuine shared understanding before a crisis exposes the gap.

E. Sokolov

· July 20, 2026 · 4 min read

wargame design scenario design

The Poison Pill: Designing Wargames That Test Whether Players Will Sacrifice Short-Term Wins to Prevent Long-Term Catastrophe

Learn how to design wargames that force players to choose between near-term tactical gains and preventing catastrophic downstream failures.

E. Sokolov

· June 22, 2026 · 5 min read

wargame design decision-making

The Empty Chair: Designing Wargames That Account for Absent Decision-Makers

How to design wargames that stress-test the decision gaps created when key actors are unavailable, incapacitated, or simply out of the loop.

E. Sokolov

· June 11, 2026 · 4 min read

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