YALU

1. TITLE: Yalu
2. PUBLISHER: Conflict Games (CON)/2nd edition by Compass Games
3. SCOPE: The Chinese Counteroffensive in Korea: November, 1950-May, 1951.
4. CONFLICT GAMES CATALOG VERBAGE: No catalog as reference.
5. GAME BOX VERBAGE: The Chinese Counteroffensive in Korea: November, 1950-May, 1951.
6. YEAR PUBLISHED (EDITIONS): 1977. Two published editions. YAL Errata contained within the game; 2010 Second edition.
7. CREDITS
   • Game Designer: John Hill
   • Game Development: John Harshman
   • Game Art Direction: Paul Richard Banner
   • Playtesting : Frank Chadwick, Doug Poe, Winston Hamilton, John Schomburg, Marc Miller
8. NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 2
9. WGA COMPLEXITY SCALE (1-10):
10. TYPICAL PLAYING TIME (HOURS):
11. MAP SCALE: 10 miles per hex.
12. UNIT SCALE: Divisions, brigades, regiments, and battalions; Divisions breakdown into brigades.
13. TIME SCALE PER TURN: One week
14. NUMBER OF GAME TURNS: 26
15. PARTIAL ARTICLE LISTING: Click here
16. GAME INVENTORY: Two sheets of 5/8" unit counters; 19" x 24" mounted mapboard; 8 page rulebook, four 8x11" hard stock playing aid cards, two dice.
17. WBC & AVALONCON HISTORY: Not a current tournament title.
18. PBEM TOOLS:
• A Java application VASSAL module (1st Edition) is partialy completed by the WGA. Project is on hold pending communication with Compass Games.
19. PBEM OPPORTUNITES: Contact Wargame Academy if interested. A Boardgamer Player Association PBEM tournament can be organized by WGA pending suitable interest using the VASSAL Yal module.
20. WARGAME ACADEMY COMMENTS: I converted several articles on this game title to softcopy. Based on the positive reviews and that it is a design by John Hill (designer of Squad Leader), I have been actively seeking a play copy dispite lack of discretionary funds. Thanks to Chris Dryer for identifying a play copy and funding the purchase. I have no direct playing experience and have no other Korean War titles. I will solicit comments from others.