Published Mar 15, 2022
"So, I Design Board Games for the CIA..." - with Volko Ruhnke
Andrew Hammond dives into the fascinating career of Volko Ruhnke, who uniquely combines his experience as a CIA analyst with board game design to enhance strategic training and understanding of global conflicts. Explore how his innovative games translate complex geopolitical scenarios into educational tools, offering deep insights into historical and contemporary intelligence challenges.

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