S&T 322 : Banana Wars

Banana Wars: US Intervention in the Caribbean 1898–1935

Publisher: Decision Games / Strategy & Tactics Press
Language: English
Type: Magazine + wargame
Players: 2 players
Period: 1898–1935

Strategy & Tactics Issue #322 – Game Edition features Banana Wars, a two-player strategic simulation covering U.S. interventions in the Caribbean and Central America from 1898 to 1935.

During this era, the United States conducted over 50 military operations across a dozen countries, including long-term occupations such as Haiti (19 years) and Nicaragua (21 years).

These interventions inspired the term “Banana Republic,” coined by writer O. Henry.

As with all Strategy & Tactics issues, the game is supported by in-depth historical articles providing context and analysis of the events portrayed.

Game System

• Two-player strategic wargame
• Political-military simulation
• Focus on repeated interventions and occupations
• Historically grounded magazine-game system

Contents

• 1 paper map (17" x 22")
• 80 counters
• 55 playing cards
• 1 magazine including rules and historical articles