Year of the Rat: Vietnam 1972 Deluxe Edition (Decision Games) | First Look & Rules Overview

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Join Joe from Hexed And Countered for an in-depth first look at the Deluxe Edition of Year of the Rat: Vietnam 1972 by Decision Games. Originally designed by John Prados and James Dunnigan (SPI, 1972), this updated edition by Joseph Miranda covers the pivotal Easter Offensive. In this video, we unbox the components—including the mounted maps and high-quality counters—and provide a comprehensive overview of the rules, from the sequence of play and supply mechanics to the unique "Fog of War" deception rules that defined the conflict. Whether you are a fan of the original SPI classic or new to this operational-level simulation, this overview will get you ready for the tabletop. Chapter List 00:00 – Introduction & Historical Background 01:20 – Box Back: Game Scales & Complexity 01:55 – Unboxing: Components Overview 02:16 – Rulebook Deep Dive: Table of Contents & SPI Origins 03:31 – Player Aid Cards & Displays 04:32 – Understanding the Counters: Unit Types & Stats 06:58 – Nationalities & Unit Abbreviations 08:08 – Sequence of Play: Phase Breakdown 09:41 – Fog of War & Deception Mechanics 10:09 – Movement, Stacking, & Zones of Control (ZOC) 11:52 – Ground Combat & Resolution Tables (CRT) 12:41 – Bombardment, Bases, & Militia 12:50 – Supply & Victory Conditions 14:31 – Scenario Options & Order of Battle Variants 16:29 – A Closer Look at Player Aid Cards 17:56 – Counter Sheets: Allied & Communist Forces 19:33 – Map Review: South Vietnam & Northern Operations 22:04 – Conclusion & Channel Updates Thanks for watching! If you'd like to get in touch with me, message me on BGG (username legendsport) or email me @ joe@hexedandcountered.com. Twitter: @HandC_Joe Instagram: @hexedandcountered Threads: @hexedandcountered Bluesky: @hexedjoe.bsky.social