Thursday, March 27, 2025

“When you’re playing it, you want to beat your buddy… and the rules push him into a set of practices that reflect Marine Corps doctrine and reflect effective ways to use some of these new technologies like electronic warfare and drones.”
– Matt Royer –

Innovation meets tradition as Marines embrace “Down Range,” a tactical war game that marries the time-honored sand table with modern competitive gaming concepts. This accessible training tool, costing just $4-5 per kit, is spreading globally across ships, bases, and training facilities, democratizing tactical education through hands-on engagement. To learn more, Check out Playing ‘Down Range’: How Marines Are Taking War-Gaming into Their Own Hands. Then consider how you might gamify skills development within your organization.

Stay safe. Stay healthy. Be strong. Lead well.

Chad