Fire In The Lake (Retail Edition)

Board Game Geek Rating: 6.91. Average Player Rating: 8.03. This is the retail edition of the Fire in the Lake board game, published in 2014. It's for 1 to 4 players. Volume IV in GMT’s COIN Series dives into the complex battle for South Vietnam. It offers a unique multi - faction take on the Vietnam War. Players will experience US heliborne jungle sweeps, Communist infiltration, and more. Renowned designer Mark Herman and COIN Series creator Volko Ruhnke collaborate on this must - play game. It uses a card - assisted counterinsurgency system similar to other GMT games but with added twists like pivotal events, inter - coup campaign effects, different types of troops, and more. A larger event deck ensures greater play variety. With short and medium - length scenarios, it's suitable for different play times. Backed by TheGameSteward, a portion of your purchase will support new games on Kickstarter. Contact The Game Steward for purchase or game advice.

To play Fire In The Lake, first, set up the game board according to the scenario you choose. Shuffle the event deck and deal cards to players as described in the rules. Decide who will play each faction (US, Communist forces, etc.). During your turn, you can perform actions like moving troops, initiating battles, or triggering events from the cards. Remember, pivotal events can change the course of the game, so keep an eye on them. When handling the game components such as counters and cards, be gentle to avoid damage. Store the game in a cool, dry place to prevent warping of the board or fading of the cards. If you have any questions during the game, refer to the rulebook or contact The Game Steward for help.