
- BGG rank
- BGG #572
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Fire in the Lake
- 1–4 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 4.2/5
- 2014

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'65: Drawn Swords Expansion is an expansion for '65: Squad-Level Combat in the Jungles of Vietnam released in 2024 for 2–3 players.
Prepare to lead the forces of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) in **Drawn Swords**, the highly anticipated expansion to *'65 Squad Battles in the Jungles of Vietnam*. Featuring a rich array of new units, this expansion introduces the pseudo-powerful M24 Chaffee, M41 Walker Bulldog, and the formidable T-55 tanks, giving you new tactical possibilities and strategic depth. Included in the box is a full sheet of beautifully designed counters, adding new ARVN and NVA units to your forces. Also, experience the immersive action on a stunning new map board, masterfully illustrated by acclaimed artist **Marc von Martial**. Additionally, the expansion includes 9 new action cards to add to your possibilities. o 6 new scenarios. o A new, geomorphic mounted map. o 1 sheet of ARVN and NVA counters. o 9 new action cards. o A box to keep it safe.
'65: Drawn Swords Expansion supports 2–3 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
'65: Drawn Swords Expansion belongs to these categories: Wargame, Modern Warfare, and Expansion for Base-game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed '65: Drawn Swords Expansion and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists '65: Drawn Swords Expansion as an expansion for '65: Squad-Level Combat in the Jungles of Vietnam. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need '65: Squad-Level Combat in the Jungles of Vietnam to use it. Check that your edition of '65: Squad-Level Combat in the Jungles of Vietnam is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.