How To Judge a Kriegsspiel @IKS

Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago

This video is my opinion on how to judge a Kriegsspiel, as an umpire. Here are some important things I feel you need to keep in mind when determining who "wins" and who "loses," both by the side and the individual player.
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