Little Wars; a game for boys from twelve years of age to one hundred and fifty and for that more intelligent sort of girl who likes boys' games and books.

"Little Wars; a game for boys from twelve years of age to one hundred and fifty…" by H. G. Wells is a lighthearted yet insightful guide to a tabletop war game created for boys, but also suitable for girls that enjoy boy's games. Written in the early 1900s, the book functions as a manual for the game and a chronicle of its progress. Centered around the rules of "Little Wars," the book explores the mechanics of the game in which miniature armies using toy soldiers engage in simulated miniature battles, showcasing Wells' enthusiasm for both play and tactics. In "Little Wars," Wells goes over the game’s creation, from simple toy battles to more organized rules. He explains how players arrange their toy armies, develop strategies, and fight in pretend landscapes, teaching the value of planning. By telling stories of battles, highlighting the "Battle of Hook's Farm," Wells shows the thrill of the game. In the end, "Little Wars" asks readers to engage in creative versions of mock combat, encouraging fun and strategy, while at the same time providing commentary on the pointlessness of real warfare by presenting a safe, controlled substitute.