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Vietnam 1965-1975

Victory Games (I) · Board game · 1984
2 · best 2 360–6000 min Weight 4.3/5
100.0 rating Ludopedia
7.5 rating BGG
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100.0 rating Ludopedia
7.5 rating BGG
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Our Verdict

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
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

In English

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Game details

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Secret Unit Deployment Simulation

Categories

Modern Warfare Vietnam War Wargame

Families

Country: Vietnam Decades: The 1960's Decades: The 1970's History: Cold War Players: Two-Player Only Games Players: Wargames with Rules Supporting Only Two Players
Publisher Victory Games (I)
Designer Nick Karp
Artist James Talbot, Ted Koller
Frequently Asked Questions
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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