Hearts and Minds: Vietnam 1965-1975 (Third Edition)

quotheart mind vietnam editionquot uncomplicated approach complicated conflict scenario introduce player involvement southeast asia include scenario withdraw vietnam campaign scenario high solitaire capability player appreciate ability start year war wish fight end year war game provide comprehensive historical approach mechanic include guerrilla warfare faction differentiation political turmoil veteran advantage design successful teaching toolthis carddriven areabase design low counter density simplified combat system scenario represent year player flexibility start year war end later year war player choose ally arvn cambodian laotian communist nva vc cambodian laotian player engage guerrilla warfare ndash vc unit remain hidden engage vc unit simple unit reinforce unit simply false information determine false information player roll bush event table involve event discover chinese troop arrival uso show feature john wayne bob hopethis edition involve use card deck red deck communist blue deck ally black deck interchangeable prior game half black deck shuffle red blue deck ensure different game time card indicate rps resource point spend bank historic situation game effect certain card year specific red blue deck number campaign card choose player allow increase ability predetermined areathe game ignore political ramification card event cover mass protest significantly instability south vietnamese government ally player control firepower walk tightrope arvn south vietnamese casualty casualty lead rapid rise communist morale arvn casualty result coup major strategic advantage communist player cambodia laos destruction government force mean fall government game side jockey ldquoheart mindsrdquo province political control determine availability expansion vc influenceheart mind edition offer player easy follow rulebook simple victory condition include test solitaire rule separate solitaire player aide premium mount map include chart necessary play game fullsize poker quality card deck standard play dice new artistic approach factional unitsproduct informationcomplexity low medium solitaire suitability medium high time scale scenario represent year campaign game cover yearsmap scale map divide provincial area indicate major city major basesunit scale unit abstract represent arvn nva vc cambodian laotianplayer player game solitaire friendlyplaye time minute scenariodesigner john poniske original developer stan hilinskisolitaire developer david wessmancomponent page rulescenario booksolitaire player aidthree counter sheet rdquo countersrdquo x rdquo mount map standard playing card red blue blacktwo side dice redblueone box lid setfrom publisher website