---
title: "WarGames"
url: "https://aigamehub.app/en/games/wargames-a6b5ee"
source: "https://github.com/NoblerWorks-HQ/WarGames"
source_type: "github"
play_url: "https://noblerworks.com/"
platform: "desktop"
login_required: false
pricing: "free"
origin: "original"
ai_tools: ["Claude", "Gemini", "ChatGPT"]
game_languages: ["en"]
author: "NoblerWorks-HQ"
author_handle: "NoblerWorks-HQ"
category: "Current-affairs satire"
categories: ["current-affairs-satire", "simulation"]
tags: ["geopolitics", "llm", "map", "multi-agent", "open-source", "strategy"]
added: "2026-10-16T17:08:28.926Z"
updated: "2026-10-16T17:08:28.927Z"
locale: "en"
content_locale: "en"
---

# WarGames

An AI-powered geopolitical strategy simulation where NATO, Russia, and China compete for territory and global dominance on an interactive map, with each faction commanded by an LLM (Claude, Gemini, or GPT).

## Description

War Games is an open-source, browser-based geopolitical strategy simulation. Three great powers — NATO, Russia, and China — compete for territory, resources, and global dominance on an interactive Leaflet map. Each faction is controlled by an LLM that makes strategic decisions every turn, including nuclear strikes and an end-game victory screen. The project is built with TypeScript, Vite, Leaflet, and Express, and supports Google Gemini, OpenAI, and Anthropic Claude, with per-faction provider overrides (for example Claude for NATO, Gemini for Russia, ChatGPT for China) and a narrator model. Running it locally requires Node and an API key for at least one provider: copy `.env.example` to `.env`, set the key, then run `npm run dev` and open http://localhost:3000. The API server binds to 127.0.0.1:3001 by default. Licensed under MIT.

## Original post

AI-powered geopolitical strategy simulation — NATO, Russia, and China compete for global dominance on an interactive map, each faction commanded by an LLM (Claude, Gemini, or GPT). Built with TypeScript, Vite, Leaflet, and Express.

Topics: ai, claude, express, game, gemini, geopolitics, leaflet, llm, multi-agent, openai, simulation, strategy-game, typescript, vite, wargame

# War Games AI-powered geopolitical strategy simulation. Three great powers - NATO, Russia, and China - compete for territory, resources, and global dominance on an interactive map. Each faction is controlled by an AI making strategic decisions every turn. ![AI Strategy](https://img.shields.io/badge/AI-Strategy%20Simulation-red) ![TypeScript](https://img.shields.io/badge/TypeScript-007ACC?logo=typescript&logoColor=white) ![Leaflet](https://img.shields.io/badge/Leaflet-199900?logo=leaflet&logoColor=white) ![Vite](https://img.shields.io/badge/Vite-646CFF?logo=vite&logoColor=white) ![Express](https://img.shields.io/badge/Express-000000?logo=express&logoColor=white) ![Gemini](https://img.shields.io/badge/Google%20Gemini-8E75B2?logo=googlegemini&logoColor=white) ![OpenAI](https://img.shields.io/badge/OpenAI-412991?logo=openai&logoColor=white) ![Claude](https://img.shields.io/badge/Anthropic%20Claude-D4A574?logo=anthropic&logoColor=white) ![License MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-green) ![Open Source](https://img.shields.io/badge/Open%20Source-%E2%9D%A4-red) ![Nuclear Launch Detected](screenshots/wargames-nuclear-launch-detected.png) ![Nuclear Explosion](screenshots/wargames-nuke-explosion.png) ![End Game - Victory Screen](screenshots/wargames-endgame.png) ## Quick Start ```bash # Install dependencies npm install # Configure your AI provider (see below) cp .env.example .env # Edit .env with your API key # Run (starts both server + client) npm run dev ``` Open http://localhost:3000 and click **Start Game**. The API server listens on 127.0.0.1:3001 only (set `HOST=0.0.0.0` to expose it on your network - every game spends your provider key). ## AI Providers War Games supports three AI providers. Pick whichever you prefer - you only need one. ### Google Gemini (default, cheapest) 1. Get an API key at https://aistudio.google.com/apikey 2. Set in `.env`: ``` AI_PROVIDER=gemini GEMINI_API_KEY=your-key-here ``` ### OpenAI / ChatGPT 1. Get an API key at https://platform.openai.com/api-keys 2. Set in `.env`: ``` AI_PROVIDER=openai OPENAI_API_KEY=your-key-here ``` ### Anthropic / Claude 1. Get an API key at https://console.anthropic.com/settings/keys 2. Set in `.env`: ``` AI_PROVIDER=anthropic ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your-key-here ``` ### Mix and Match - Different AI per Faction Want Claude commanding NATO while Gemini runs Russia and ChatGPT leads China? Set per-faction overrides: ```env AI_PROVIDER=gemini # default for any faction without an override NATO_AI_PROVIDER=anthropic # NATO uses Claude RUSSIA_AI_PROVIDER=gemini # Russia uses Gemini CHINA_AI_PROVIDER=openai # China uses ChatGPT NARRATOR_AI_PROVIDER=anthropic # Narrator uses Claude # You'll need API keys for each provider you use GEMINI_API_KEY=... OPENAI_API_KEY=... ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=... ``` ### Advanced Configuration | Variable | Default | Description | |----------|---------|-------------| | `AI_PROVIDER` | `gemini` | Global default: `gemini`, `openai`, or `anthropic` | | `NATO_AI_PROVIDER` |