Platoon (1986)

About Platoon

Platoon is a simple wargame on small squad combat in Vietnam. The game is similar to AH's Smithsonian series games: a single sheet with basic rules and a small booklet that contains advanced rules, additional scenarios and historical background information. The combat system is also similar to other Smithsonian games. The scenarios and soldiers are based upon events and characters in the movie. The game uses two elements to create fog of war: - the counters have small stands …

Mechanics: Chit-Pull System, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Secret Unit Deployment · Designer: S. Craig Taylor

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