On the Games of War war (wôr) --n. 1. a major armed conflict between nations or between organized parties within a state. 2. the science, art, or profession of game (gam) --n. 1. an amusement or pastime 2. a competitive activity involving skill, chance and/or endurance on the part of two or more persons . . . usually for their own enjoyment. For many centuries people have used games to entertain themselves. Over the years many popular formats have evolved. One of the most popular frameworks involves the taking over of something. Be it an economy (as in Monopoly) or the world, taking control is the major goal of many games produced today. Two