The Battle for Wesnoth

This is useful if you like to think about position, risk and unit development. It fits fantasy campaigns and turn-based strategy. If you are looking for a game in which every action has a completely certain outcome, then consider the role of chance.

Start with the explanation and a campaign for beginners. For an attack, look at the expected outcome and keep space to withdraw wounded units.

You can play campaigns locally. With multiplayer, your name and chat become part of the server environment. Do not use personal data in your player name. Additional campaigns come from different creators; check the description and suitability before choosing them for a child.

Fights include calculation of probability; a favourable expectation is not certainty. Campaigns and extensions differ in difficulty.

A high chance of a hit is not a guarantee of a successful attack. Also plan your defense for an unfavourable outcome. Save campaigns before changing versions or additional content. An experienced unit of losses can have consequences for later scenarios, which sometimes makes withdrawal more sensible than maximum attacks.

The Battle for Wesnoth is a good choice if you want to play tactical battles on a hexagonal card without constantly having to click quickly. You make decisions in turn and build an army. Land, unit type and experience count. The challenge lies in managing opportunities and preparing your set-up, not assuming that any attack with the highest damage is the best choice.

Choose Wesnoth when you want to weigh positions quietly and deal with uncertainty in battle. An accessible campaign helps to learn ground benefits and maintain experienced units. Anyone looking for real-time action gets a different pace here. Moreover, a good decision is not only the move that directly does the most damage, but also leaves room for recovery.