MAATAC

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MAATAC is a 1979 board game published by Superior Models, Inc.

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Gameplay

MAATAC is a game involving armored vehicles that the five empires which were introduced in Starfleet Wars utilize, and are the rules intended for the MAATAC miniatures line by Superior Models. [1]

Reception

Alex R. Sabo reviewed MAATAC in The Space Gamer No. 34. [1] Sabo commented that "Anyone wanting a set of SF miniatures rules incorporating armor, air, and infantry should consider MAATAC, at all times keeping in mind its simplicity." [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Sabo, Alex R. (December 1980). "Capsule Reviews". The Space Gamer . Steve Jackson Games (34): 31.
  2. ↑ https://archive.org/details/DragonMagazine260_201801/DragonMagazine029/page/n49/mode/2up
  3. ↑ https://archive.org/details/ScienceFictionReview33197911/page/n31/mode/2up
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