
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,854
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Lock 'n Load: Forgotten Heroes – Vietnam
- 2 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2003

Rules assistance for '65: Hue City Map Expansion
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'65: Hue City Map Expansion is an expansion for '65: Squad-Level Combat in the Jungles of Vietnam released in 2016 for 2–3 players, 45–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Mark H. Walker and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Line of Sight.
HUGE 22 x 34” board full of city terrain. Not all of Vietnam’s battles were fought in the jungle. Can you say “Hue?” Of course you can (Yeah, we know that was '68, but...). You’ll not only be able to say it, but play it as well with this massive, mounted map board. Includes four scenarios. Comes in a Ziploc bag. Must own the base game, '65 Squad Level Combat in Vietnam, to play the scenarios in the City Map Expansion.
'65: Hue City Map 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.
The listed playing time for '65: Hue City Map Expansion is 45–180 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists '65: Hue City Map Expansion for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
'65: Hue City Map Expansion has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
'65: Hue City Map Expansion belongs to these categories: Wargame, Expansion for Base-game, and Vietnam War. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Line of Sight. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of '65: Hue City Map Expansion are: Mark H. Walker. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists '65: Hue City Map 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.