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Sci-fi turn-based MMO strategy

Yankee Trader

Yankee Trader is a researched turn-based or tick-based massively multiplayer strategy game with cross-checked developer, release, setting and platform metadata.

Full profileMMO StrategyTurn BasedSci-fiMMOCatalog
Status uncertainCatalog signalClassic-era MMO1990 release1990s MMO1990 releaseHow signals work
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Status
Current service status not independently verified
Business model
Subscription (BBS dial-up connect-time fees)
Genre
Sci-fi turn-based MMO strategy
Release
1990
Platforms
BBS
Developer
Alan Davenport
Publisher
Not yet verified
Profile
Full
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MMO DNA

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PvECombat focusPvP

A non-combat trading and economic simulation

SoloPlay styleGroup

A largely solo trading empire experience

StructuredWorld structureSandbox

Sandbox economic simulation with open-ended trade routes

TargetedCombat feelAction

Turn-based / tick-based strategic play

HousingNoCraftingNoTradingNoControllerNoPvEYesPvPNo
Player fit

Why you might like it

  • Recorded as a sci-fi turn-based MMO strategy game, useful for players filtering by that specific genre combination.
  • Preserved on MMOFinder as a reference entry even though independent detail is limited.
  • Preserved on MMOFinder as a reference entry even though independent detail is limited.
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Things to consider

  • Independent, detailed coverage of this specific title was not found during research; treat developer identity, population and release/shutdown dates as unverified.
  • Current service status is not independently verified — treat population, uptime and reachability as unconfirmed until checked directly.
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Research record

Last checked
2026-09-06
Profile depth
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Source note
Catalog-status entry — independent coverage of this specific title was not found during research
No direct official link verified in the current record.
Profile verification

What MMOFinder has checked

6/6documented areas
  • Gameplay featuresStructured gameplay fields were source-checked for this profile.Verified
  • Gameplay mediaNo reliable locally hosted gameplay screenshot is currently available.Unavailable
  • Source trail1 linked source is recorded for review.Verified
  • Last reviewedCatalog fields reviewed Aug 16, 2026.Verified

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Current profileYankee TraderStart here
Combat matchTradeWars 2002Both cataloged with Turn-based / tick-based strategyGenre & settingTrade WarsBoth cataloged as Sci-fi turn-based MMO strategyShared featuresSpace Empire EliteCatalog features have since divergedBusiness modelSpace DynastyBoth recorded as Not yet verified

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Game history

Yankee Trader timeline

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  1. 1990
    Released

    MMOFinder records Yankee Trader as released in 1990.

  2. Current
    Catalog status

    Current service status not independently verified

  3. 2026-08-16
    Research checked

    Core catalog fields were reviewed for this profile.

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Media

Yankee Trader screenshots & gameplay

Phase 4 final media decision: needs manual review. The screenshots previously attached to this profile did not match the game and were removed pending verified replacements.

Gameplay, availability and research notes

Yankee Trader is cataloged by MMOFinder as a Sci-fi turn-based MMO strategy. Its recorded status is Current service status not independently verified, while the business model is listed as Subscription (BBS dial-up connect-time fees). MMOFinder records its release year as 1990. Current platform data lists BBS. The profile keeps uncertain fields explicit so incomplete research is not presented as established game information.

Gameplay metadata currently describes combat or multiplayer structure as Turn-based / tick-based strategy. Discovery tags on the record include MMO Strategy, Turn Based, Sci-fi, MMO, Catalog. The developer field lists Alan Davenport, and the publisher field lists Not yet verified. Together these catalog fields help distinguish this title from similarly named games and provide useful inputs for MMOFinder’s filtering and comparison tools.

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