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War is merely the continuation of politics by other means. But what if the game wasn't about fighting the war, but about the exhausted men in smoke-filled rooms deciding how it would be fought?

In this video, we explore the fascinating design lineage of the "Great Statesmen" series. From the WWII conference tables of Churchill to the factional infighting of Pericles, and finally to the grand synthesis of Congress of Vienna, we trace how this asymmetric system evolved from a bold experiment into a masterclass of strategy.

We analyze how designer Mark Herman shifted the focus from pushing counters on a map to "sitting in the big chair," creating a genre defined by "coopetition"—where you must cooperate to win the war, but compete to win the peace.

Join me on Let’s Talk Game Night as I reflect, rant, and compare the board games I played this week—using AI co-hosts, tech magic, and deep dives into everything from deterministic combat to complex economic engines all to help you curate your next perfect game night.