Cover art for Helltank

Helltank

1981 · BGG
Avg rating
6.49
Bayes rating
5.53
Weight
1.73 (Light)
Players
2
Playtime
1 hr
Ratings count
83

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Description

Microgame #19 in the Metagaming Microgames series.

Details from the game box:'

The nearby grumble and clank surges rank fear in your veins. Crouched low you wait. Dragons or Ogres of old might at least be fought. Helltanks are certain death. Closer, closer it comes. You wait and pray it strikes right or left, anywhere but here. Helltank is a game of tactical armored conflict in the 21st century. Each counter is a single vehicle or small unit. Included are the U.S. Klane class MBT-1 1, light cav. Raiders, Japanese IFV infantry carriers, Israeli Missile Launchers, Recon Hovers, Brazilian tri-turret MTTs, jet-pack Hawk Teams, Air Cruisers and the first Ft. Ticonderoga class heavy launch vehicle, Helltank. Versatile rules portray future combat in a playable, yet realistic manner. covering movement firing. opportunity fire, missiles, air defense platforms and the special unit rules.

Contents:

 Rules
 12x14 play map
 126 unit counters


Followed by:

 Helltank Destroyer




Mechanics

Dice Rolling Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Movement Points Ratio / Combat Results Table Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Simulation

Themes

Science Fiction

Publishers

Metagaming

Designers

Philip S. Kosnett