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Fallen Eagle: The Battle of Khe Sanh, Vietnam, 1968
1987
Rules assistance for Fallen Eagle: The Battle of Khe Sanh, Vietnam, 1968
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.8/5
Rules assistant for Fallen Eagle: The Battle of Khe Sanh, Vietnam, 1968
For 2 players
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Fallen Eagle: The Battle of Khe Sanh, Vietnam, 1968 is a board game released in 1987 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Perry Moore and Marion Bates and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
This game, published in The Wargamer Magazine (#62), is a simulation of the Battle of Khe Sanh, Vietnam, 1968. It depicts the defense of the U.S. Marine base at Khe Sanh against the forces of the North Vietnamese Army. Points are scored for certain objective hexes on the map and for units eliminated. The U.S. total is subtracted from the N.V.A. total and the resulting amount determines the level of victory. The game contains both an historical and a hypothetical "What if the NVA performed an all-out attack?" scenario.
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- 3W (World Wide Wargames)
Questions and answers
Fallen Eagle: The Battle of Khe Sanh, Vietnam, 1968 supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Fallen Eagle: The Battle of Khe Sanh, Vietnam, 1968 is 120 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 Fallen Eagle: The Battle of Khe Sanh, Vietnam, 1968 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.
Fallen Eagle: The Battle of Khe Sanh, Vietnam, 1968 has a complexity rating of 2.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
Fallen Eagle: The Battle of Khe Sanh, Vietnam, 1968 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Vietnam War. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid. 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 Fallen Eagle: The Battle of Khe Sanh, Vietnam, 1968 are: Perry Moore and Marion Bates. 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 Fallen Eagle: The Battle of Khe Sanh, Vietnam, 1968 as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.