Saigon 75

"Saigon 75" is a strategic board game that simulates the conflict between North and South Vietnam from the summer of 1973 to the spring of 1975. Designed for 1 to 2 players aged 14 and up, it offers a fast-paced gaming experience with a playtime of approximately 60 minutes.

In "Saigon 75," players assume the roles of either the Communist forces of North Vietnam and the Viet Cong or the Liberal forces of South Vietnam, each striving for control over the capital, Saigon.

Key Features:

• Asymmetrical Gameplay: The game reflects the disparities between the two sides. The North Vietnamese player benefits from more activations, advantageous event cards, superior battle dice, and the capacity to launch wide-front assaults. Conversely, the South Vietnamese player has access to air support and specialized units like paratroopers and mechanized forces.
• Event Cards: A deck of event cards introduces variability and replayability, influencing strategies and battle outcomes.
• Combat Resolution: Battles are resolved using specialized dice, determining enemy losses and required retreats, adding an element of chance and strategy.

Victory Conditions:

• The North Vietnamese player wins if they control the Saigon province at the end of any turn.
• The South Vietnamese player secures victory by defending Saigon until the end of the 8th turn.

Solo Mode:

"Saigon 75" includes a solo mode where the player controls the South Vietnamese forces, attempting to withstand the offensive of an automated North Vietnamese opponent, guided by a specific deck of cards.

Game Components:

• Mounted game board
• Rulebook
• 20 event cards
• 10 solo cards
• 13 specialized dice
• 80 assorted tokens
• 41 various counters