2018David K. van Hoose, Mark H. Walker
- Videos
- 22
- Creators
- 2
Mainly playthroughs and how-to-play
2 players0 minHeavy weight
'65: Squad-Level Combat in the Jungles of Vietnam
2016Mark H. Walker
- Videos
- 7
- Creators
- 4
Mainly playthroughs. '65: Squad-Level Combat in the Jungles of Vietnam is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 2 reviews, 1 how-to-play guides, and 4 recorded sessions.
2 - 3 players
120 - 240 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
From BoardGameGeek
A squad-level, tactical game, '65 recounts the early battles of the Vietnam War, from Ia Drang to Operation Starlight, and most everything between. The large and beautiful counters (1" to 1.375" square) represent squads, Leaders, Heroes, Snipers, M-48 and Pt-76 tanks, and more. As these units' commander you will move and fight over three geomorphic game boards as you try to best your opponent in one of eight, nail-biting historical scenarios. The game is card-driven, using a system similar to Flying Pig's Night of Man, which adds a sense of delicious uncertainty to the play. "Can I advance my sappers or does the enemy have a fire card he's just waiting to play?" Furthermore, the cards simplify the game, containing much of the data needed to play. You won't spend the afternoon with your head in a rule book when you play '65. This is a game created by gamers for gamers to play. Each Game Includes: 3 richly illustrated, 11" x 17" geomorphic game boards. Over 175 HUGE 1" and 1.375" counters. 1 deck of 54 action cards. Full color rules and scenario booklet. (from the publisher's website)
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'65: Squad-Level Combat in the Jungles of Vietnam has 7 videos from 4 creators: 2 reviews, 1 how-to-play guide and 4 playthroughs. They date from 2022 to September 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "How to Play '65: Squad-Level Battles in the Jungles of Vietnam 2ed Part: 1" by Flying Pig Games, which runs 9 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "'65 Strategy Guide from Flying Pig Games Preview" by Moe's Game Table. To see it played, watch "Yaah! Magazine #15: Streets of Hue Scenario Playthrough Part 1 (for '65 Squad Battles game)" by Hexed And Countered, one of 4 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Platoon Commander Deluxe: The Battle of Kursk, The Long Road, '85 Afghanistan: Graveyard of Empires and Night of Man, also by Mark H. Walker.
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About '65: Squad-Level Combat in the Jungles of Vietnam
From BoardGameGeek:
A squad-level, tactical game, '65 recounts the early battles of the Vietnam War, from Ia Drang to Operation Starlight, and most everything between. The large and beautiful counters (1" to 1.375" square) represent squads, Leaders, Heroes, Snipers, M-48 and Pt-76 tanks, and more. As these units' commander you will move and fight over three geomorphic game boards as you try to best your opponent in one of eight, nail-biting historical scenarios. The game is card-driven, using a system similar to Flying Pig's Night of Man, which adds a sense of delicious uncertainty to the play. "Can I advance my sappers or does the enemy have a fire card he's just waiting to play?" Furthermore, the cards simplify the game, containing much of the data needed to play. You won't spend the afternoon with your head in a rule book when you play '65. This is a game created by gamers for gamers to play. Each Game Includes: 3 richly illustrated, 11" x 17" geomorphic game boards. Over 175 HUGE 1" and 1.375" counters. 1 deck of 54 action cards. Full color rules and scenario booklet. (from the publisher's website)
Designer
Mark H. Walker
Artists
Nadir Elfarra, Kwanchai Moriya, Marc von Martial
Publisher
Flying Pig Games
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