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Turn-based strategy games harken back to the days of playing board games with dice and individualized pieces.
CNN: The rebirth of turn-based strategy games
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Now that we officially know that DICE and subsequently Frostbite are on board for new Star Wars games, this very much seems like a real possibility.
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Strategy board games back in the 1970s and '80s, like "Blitzkrieg" and "War in Europe, " were simulation-type games requiring players to spend a lot of time rolling dice to resolve combat or find out different game stats -- weather conditions, civil unrest, troop rally points.
CNN: The rebirth of turn-based strategy games
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Both games are shaping up to be blockbusters and many gamers will pick up a copy of each, since Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games are option for the more Hollywood summer blockbuster thrill ride, while DICE is crafting a massive online multiplayer experience.
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Games available include video poker, blackjack, mini baccarat, slots, roulette, sic bo (a dice game), craps and keno.
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