Wargames

Definition
Wargames, also known as War Games, span a wide variety of gaming systems. In some cases it can be difficult to determine if a particular game is really a Wargame, or if it is a RPG or a Board Game. The system here generally considers a Wargame to be a system that primarily consists of Miniatures, with the Rule Books and Statistics being focused mostly on group tactics and strategy as opposed to a single person. An RPG, by the same token, is a system that primarily consists of Rule Books and Statistics on paper, with Miniatures being a secondary consideration, if desired.

Board Games may have elements of both, but generally the distinguishing factor of Board Games is that the game comes out of a box ready to play, without having to Generate any characters or units on paper to start play.