Computer-Assisted Historical Miniatures Wargames

Application of Force provides apps for historical miniatures wargames. Here, we publish the programs we write for our own use, so that others can enjoy them too. The site is supported by Bloody Scotsmen Games, producers of Devil in the Wilderness, Devil in San Miguel, Plume & Blade, and other products for tabletop miniatures wargaming. All are in the form of web apps, suitable for using on a computer, tablet (our preference), or smartphone. All games may be used free of charge over the internet. If you are interested in obtaining any of them for offline or local use, please contact the publisher.

These games run the gamut from Ancients/Medievals to the 20th Century - they include competitive games fought between two opposing sides as well as cooperative/solo games in which players are pitted against the computer. Some of our games do both! Every level of command is represented, from skirmish games to grand-tactical ones. While we focus largely on historical subjects, we also indulge in the occasional game which is not strictly historical.

We have been writing and playing computer-assisted historical miniatures games for more than 30 years. Computers can support gaming mechanisms which are are difficult, impossible, or simply annoying in paper-based systems, and improvements in mobile technology make these systems more appealing than ever. Although a niche aspect of the hobby, we see no reason not to provide those who enjoy them with the benefit of our labor. As in all aspects of the hobby - to each their own! (And for those who are skeptical, you might be surprised - you don't really know until you try...)

Competitive Games 

Playing Against the Machine 


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