Fields of Fire: Deluxe Edition — Prices

GMT Games · Board game · 2025
10.0 Ludopedia 9.2 BGG 1 · best 1 Solo 180–360 min Weight 4.6/5
Buy · from US$ 96.71
10.0 rating Ludopedia
9.2 rating BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

A ultimate dream for solo wargamers seeking tactical depth without the randomness of dice.

Highlights
  • Innovative and fluid card system
  • Extremely detailed historical campaigns
  • Excellent support material and guide
  • Highly immersive troop management
Keep in mind
  • Very steep learning curve
  • Heavy reliance on English language
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Ever wondered what it's like to command a rifle company in real combat scenarios? Fields of Fire: Deluxe Edition puts you in that seat, but with a twist: forget the dice. Here, tension and strategy are resolved through cards. You'll manage units—ranging from squads and weapons teams to helicopters and forward observers—across missions spanning World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

The game utilizes two primary decks. The Terrain Deck is used to build the mission map, creating dynamic environments, while the Action Deck controls everything from raw combat to command and control logistics. The best part is that you aren't just playing isolated games; missions are part of historical campaigns where soldier experience and casualty replacements impact the war's outcome. It's a cycle of planning, execution, and loss management.

This Deluxe Edition is the system's pinnacle. It features the third edition of the rules, completely rewritten for clarity, packed with diagrams and examples to clear up any confusion. If you're intimidated by the complexity, the new Starter Guide and Starter Mission ease you in, teaching mechanics incrementally. Furthermore, the Normandy, Heartbreak Ridge, Naktong River, and Vietnam campaigns have been redesigned and expanded. With over 200 updated counters, new elevation cards, and air assault planning aids, the game delivers immense tactical depth for simulation enthusiasts, all without needing an opponent to sit across the table.

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Best player count

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Game details

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Country: Vietnam Players: Solitaire Only Games Players: Solitaire Only Wargames Series: Fields of Fire
Publisher GMT Games
Designer Ben Hull
Artist Charles Kibler, Donal Hegarty, Justin Martinez, Mark Simonitch

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2,052owners
555wishlist
75want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
Do I need another person to play?
No! The game is designed exclusively as a solitaire experience.
Is it very hard to learn?
It has a reputation for being complex, but the Deluxe Edition includes a Starter Guide and a tutorial mission to smooth out the learning curve.
How long does a game take?
A single mission can take between 1 to 4 hours, depending on the scenario's complexity.
Does the game use dice for combat resolution?
No, the system is entirely card-based, which changes the traditional tactical dynamic of wargames.
What's new in the Deluxe version?
Rewritten rules, a starter guide, expanded missions, over 200 new counters, and redesigned player aids.

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