100.0
rating
Ludopedia
7.5
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
For hardcore historical wargamers: a brutally immersive Vietnam experience with no hand-holding.
Highlights
- Ultra-detailed simulation
- Progressive scenarios
- Authentic political layer
Keep in mind
- Rulebook is daunting
- Games can last days
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Vietnam 1965-1975 is a heavyweight wargame that dives deep into the military and political complexity of the Vietnam conflict. Forget simplistic abstractions—each scenario is a history lesson, with detailed rules for movement, terrain, special ops, and even South Vietnamese morale. Start small with Operation Starlite and work your way up to the full campaign (1965-1975), where strategic bombing and reinforcements come into play. Counters represent battalions and regiments, and the hex grid is your battlefield. Expect hours of strategy, bluffing (thanks to secret deployment), and dice rolls that can turn the tide. Pro tip: clear your table for days... or weeks.
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Rules videos
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In English
Best player count
BGG community vote
2
BEST
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Victory Games (I)
Designer
Nick Karp
Artist
James Talbot, Ted Koller
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
2,323owners
209wishlist
45want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How long does a game take?
Scenario-dependent: from 6 hours (Operation Starlite) to 100+ hours (full campaign).
Is it language-dependent?
Heavily. The game is English-only with dense text—translation is almost mandatory.
Good for wargame beginners?
Nope. The 4.3 BGG weight rating is no joke—start with something lighter.
Player count?
Strictly 2 (USA vs. North Vietnam). No solo option.
Includes miniatures?
No, it uses classic paper counters (standard for hex-based wargames).
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