The Marines have introduced Down Range, a war game designed to enhance battlefield tactics without the hassles of conventional simulations. Capt. Nicholas Royer, from the II Marine Expeditionary Force's Battle Simulation Center, aimed to tap into the intrinsic competitive nature of Marines. The game employs real military tactics, pairing simulated combat scenarios with small-scale models and dice rolls. Players must navigate their units against opponents, improving their strategic thinking and understanding of Marine Corps doctrine in a unique, engaging way.
The goal of Down Range is simple: Marines simulate combat scenarios and outmaneuver their opponent using real-world tactics.
We want to leverage the competitive spirit that Marines throughout history have had—that aggression, that drive for violence—and marry it with their interests to create a training tool that works.
I think the Marine Corps has its reputation for a reason. But at the end of the day...we're still bloodthirsty nerds, like every Marine that's come before us.
The objective? Plan, execute, and win engagements using Marine Corps doctrine.
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