Team Yankee
- Designer Frank Chadwick , Marc W. Miller
- Publisher Game Designers' Workshop (GDW Games)
- Illustration James Kuntz , Lauretta Oblinger , Dana Reischauer
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
You command a modern tank company through eight scenarios that introduce the rules progressively. The maps reflect the battlefields from Harold Coyle's novel Team Yankee. Players manage movement, combat, artillery, morale, chemical warfare, and air support in a simulated World War III conflict, developing their own strategies.
Who Is This Game For?
Team Yankee is designed for two players interested in complex war simulations. It is an expert-level game with a long playtime of about six hours, suited for those with prior experience or patience for detailed rules.
How It Works
The game uses a hexagon grid and modular board to represent tactical maneuvers and combat. A programmed learning approach introduces mechanics gradually over scenarios. Core mechanics include simulation of modern combat units, movement, and fire combat balancing advantages of Soviet and U.S. forces.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Frank Chadwick and Marc W. Miller, Team Yankee was nominated for the 1987 Charles S. Roberts Best Post-World War II Board Game. It is part of GDW's First Battle series and offers a deep simulation of modern warfare based on a novel. Its scenario-based learning curve and focus on realistic tactics stand out.
Awards
- 1987 Charles S. Roberts Best Post-World War II Board Game — Nominated
Pro
- Detailed modern warfare simulation
- Programmed learning through eight scenarios
- Deep tactical decisions with hexagon grid
- Part of the historically significant First Battle series
Contra
- Very long playtime up to 6 hours
- Complex rules require patience and experience
- Not suitable for families with younger players
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set during a fictional World War III, players lead Soviet and U.S. tank units in realistic modern battlefields inspired by Harold Coyle's novel Team Yankee.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Take time with the learning scenarios and focus on understanding the rules step by step before trying advanced variants.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Team Yankee is designed strictly for two players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game can last up to 360 minutes, about six hours, including detailed rule application.
What prior experience do I need?
This is an expert-level game suitable for players with wargaming experience or patience for complex rules.
How does this compare to similar games?
Team Yankee stands out with its programmed learning system and close tie-in to a novel-based setting.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to complexity and length, it is better suited for experienced players rather than families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of hexagon grid, modular board, and modern warfare simulation defines its gameplay.
Fazit
Team Yankee is recommended for two experienced players interested in modern military simulations and lengthy sessions. It is less suited for casual or family play.
