No Trumpets No Drums: The Vietnam War 1965-1975

Fit

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.6

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.5

More strategic control

Table feel

Moderate level of interaction with a good balance between direct and strategic confrontation. Players need to pay attention to each other's actions frequently, but cooperation is not a major focus in the game.

Replay value

No Trumpets No Drums: The Vietnam War 1965-1975 has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, the availability of expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. The game offers different experiences each time it is played, allowing players to explore new tactics and strategies. The player interaction score is average, and the game adapts well to different player counts. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the effort.

Luck profile

The final luck score for No Trumpets No Drums: The Vietnam War 1965-1975 is 7, indicating a moderate influence of luck in the game. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome, and players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.

Overview

"No Trumpets, No Drums" is a Strategic level wargame of the war in Vietnam. Two players, representing the Communist states and guerrilla armies of South-east Asia and the pro-Western and neutral states and forces of that region and their American allies, combat each other in a political and military duel for control over Indochina. (from the 2nd edition rulebook) Scenarios: 1968: Tet Offensive 1972: The Easter Offensive 1975: The End 1965-75: The War in Vietnam 1965-68: The American Build-Up Peace With Honour (1969-1972) The Vietnam War: 1973-1975 Components (2nd edition): One 24" x 32" map One 260-counter sheet of playing pieces Two booklets (Rules & Scenarios) Two charts & tables sheets 1st edition issued with The Wargamer Magazine #22.

Mechanism

2

Dice Rolling Hexagon Grid

Family

6

Country: Cambodia Country: Laos Country: USA Country: Vietnam History: Vietnam War Magazine: The Wargamer

Type

1

Wargames

Media