Combat! Vietnam is a stand-alone solitaire game of man-to-man combat in the Vietnam War, covering the years from 1965 to 1972. This game depicts the countless small actions that were fought during those years, with the player commanding a squad of American, Communist, or South Vietnamese soldiers. In the 11 scenarios, the fighting rages across the widely varied terrain of Vietnam, from dense jungles to city streets.
The comprehensive Random Scenario Generator (and Campaign Game) further expands your gaming possibilities. With this tool, players can generate a limitless supply of unique scenarios for Combat! Vietnam.
Combat! Vietnam also includes Armor rules, allowing the player to relive iconic scenes such as T-54 tanks charging south during the Easter Offensive or Marine Patton tanks battling through Hué.
Other new features in Combat! Vietnam include:
New Terrain types including Bamboo, Elephant Grass, Huts, and Rice Paddies.
RPGs and LAWs to take out strongpoints and tanks.
Competitive Play rules for head-to-head battles against an opponent!
Assault Rifles such as the M16 and AK-47 introduce a new level of squad firepower.
Communist Rules to model the cunning North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces.
National Rules reflect the changing weaponry over eight years of war.
Radios allow American and South Vietnamese forces to call down accurate artillery fire. Names of Actual Veterans are included in the American counters.
Quick Stats:
Complexity: Medium
Average Time to Play: 3-4 Hours
Suitability for Solitaire: Designed specifically for Solitaire Play
Number of Players: 1-2
Map Scale: 10 Yards/Hex
Time Scale: 30-90 Seconds Per Turn
Unit Scale: Man-to-Man
Components:
10 Countersheets
4 25″ x 38″ Maps
2 Decks of Cards
9 Terrain/Weapon Cards
3 Display Mats
9 Player Aid Cards
1 Series Rules Booklet
1 Game Rules Booklet
1 Armor Rules Booklet
1 Log Pad
2 10-sided Dice
2 6-sided Dice
1 Game Box
1 Novel (with bonus scenarios!)
Game Design: Mathew Hinkle
Artist: Ethan Hinkle
Novel Author: Phoebe Hinkle