Yaah! #16 marks the triumphant return of Flying Pig Games' fan-favorite wargaming magazine. Packed with high production value, insightful industry articles, and numerous exclusive scenarios, this giant issue features a complete standalone tactical game with component quality that sets a new standard for magazine games.
Product Overview
- Publisher: Flying Pig Games
- Included Game: Urgent Fury: A Squad Battles Starter Kit
- Game Designer: Mark H. Walker
- Format: Magazine + Mounted Game Board
- Language: English
Included Game Components (Urgent Fury)
The centerpiece of Issue #16 is a comprehensive introductory game to the Squad Battles tactical system, focusing on infantry combat during the 1983 invasion of Grenada:
- Mapboard: 1 x 17"x22" heavy-duty mounted game board.
- Counters: 1 x sheet of thick, 1" square die-cut counters.
- Cards: 1 x 54-card deck to drive the action.
- Rules: Full ruleset and player aids integrated into the magazine pages.
- Scenarios: 3 tactical scenarios showcasing modern infantry engagements.
- Magazine Contents & Bonus Scenarios
Beyond the main game, this issue offers a wealth of content and support for top-tier wargaming titles:
- A Most Fearful Sacrifice: FIVE bonus scenarios designed by Hermann Luttmann for his acclaimed Gettysburg game, supported by a historical piece on the 1st Minnesota regiment by Nick Musgrave.
- Bonus Scenarios for: The Long Road, Armageddon War, '85 Afghanistan: Graveyard of Empires, and '65: Squad Level Combat in the Jungles of Vietnam.
- Features & Reviews:
- “Pass It On” by Clay Meyer: An engaging essay about multi-generational learning and bridging the gaming gap with younger players.
- In-depth review of Littoral Commander: The Baltic (examining the hypothetical Russian invasion of Estonia scenario).
- Review of Rising Dragon by Greg Porter, exploring near-future conflict scenarios in Taiwan.