Jim Dunnigan

James F. Dunnigan (born August 8, 1943 in Rockland County, New York) is a game designer, author, lecturer, and commentator who is one of the most important figures in the history of wargaming, founding SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.) in 1969 after having his first wargame Jutland published by Avalon Hill in 1967. Between 1966 and 1992, he designed over 100 wargames. He also wrote The Complete Wargames Handbook in 1980. He previously served in the military as a repair technician and has a degree in history from Columbia University.

Abridged List of Notable Games

• 1967 Jutland
• 1970 PanzerBlitz
• 1974 The American Civil War
• 1975 Battle for Germany (with Michael Bennighof)
• 1976 Panzergruppe Guderian
• 1976 War in Europe
• 1978 The Next War
• 1980 Empires of the Middle Ages (with Anthony F. Buccini and Redmond A. Simonsen)

Awards

• In 1975, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Charles S. Roberts Awards at Origins II.