Hey all,
this is a variation on my 3 Kingdoms Battle PPT uploaded last year.
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http://www.waygook.org/index.php?topic=80160.0)
This time the game plays on a global scale, with several recognizable countries included.
The main mechanical improvement is that the board is much bigger, giving teams more time to expand before they start clashing into each other.
Be warned, this game can get aggressive/unfair/argumentative if it goes on for a long time, since teams have to choose who else to attack and weaken. But for the most part, it's usually a very motivating way to get students writing.
Enjoy!