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How-to-play and playthroughs
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Dien Bien Phu: Strategic Game of Indochina 1950-55
1973Guy Hail
2 players
0 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
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Published in Conflict Magazine #6 - the French Vietnam war period "Dien Bien Phu" is a strategic level wargame about the "First Indochina War" (1950 - 1955). A small area map of North Vietnam and bordering areas is used to plot simultaneous movement via written orders. When opposing units move to the same place there is combat which is worked out via a diceless system. The Viet Minh win the game if they capture and hold Hanoi or eliminate 3 French regular units in 1 turn. Components: Small map 1 Countersheet Rules Booklet Movement Plotting Sheets
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Dien Bien Phu: Strategic Game of Indochina 1950-55 has 3 videos from 1 creator: 1 review and 2 playthroughs. They date from March to April 2026.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Dien Bien Phu (1973) S.D.C." by Goldsack. To see it played, watch "Dien Bien Phu (1973) S.D.C. Game Play Part 1." by Goldsack, one of 2 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Raid on St. Nazaire, Target for Today, Warriors of God: The Wars of England & France, 1135-1453 or B-17: Queen of the Skies, which share several of its mechanics.
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About Dien Bien Phu: Strategic Game of Indochina 1950-55
From BoardGameGeek:
Published in Conflict Magazine #6 - the French Vietnam war period "Dien Bien Phu" is a strategic level wargame about the "First Indochina War" (1950 - 1955). A small area map of North Vietnam and bordering areas is used to plot simultaneous movement via written orders. When opposing units move to the same place there is combat which is worked out via a diceless system. The Viet Minh win the game if they capture and hold Hanoi or eliminate 3 French regular units in 1 turn. Components: Small map 1 Countersheet Rules Booklet Movement Plotting Sheets
Designer
Guy Hail
Artist
Dana Lombardy
Publisher
Flying Buffalo, Inc. (FBI)
Categories
Mechanics
Area MovementDice RollingRoll & Write / Paper-and-PencilProgrammed Actions