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Hoa-Binh 1951-1952: la bataille de la rivière Noire
2022
Rules assistance for Hoa-Binh 1951-1952: la bataille de la rivière Noire
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- 1 player
- 180 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
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Hoa-Binh 1951-1952: la bataille de la rivière Noire is a board game released in 2022 for 1 player and 180 minutes per game. It was designed by Lionel Liron and its main mechanics are Simulation and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
On 22 September 1951, the Viet Minh 312th Division crossed the Red River and attacked a Franco-Vietnamese garrison along the crest line of Nghia Lo, 140 km from Hanoï, on the Thai highlands between the Red River and the Black River. This action made it clear that Giap’s objective was to control the Tonkin delta in order to threaten Hanoï from the south. De Lattre decided to block him by launching a vast operation against his supply lines by occupying the Muong country in the Hoa Binh and Cho Ben sectors between the Da River and the Black River. After seizing Cho Ben (Operation Tulip), the French launched Operation Lotus to seize Hoa Binh. Hoa Binh, the Battle of the Black River is a solo-player game simulating the combats around the Black River and Colonial Route #6 that occurred from 13 November 1951 to 25 February 1952. The counters mainly represent the French battalions or Viet Minh actions and one game turn represents ten days of operation. The map represents the region of the confluence of the Red River and the Black River in Tonkin, specifically from Viet Tri in the north to Hoa Binh in the south and the immediate surroundings of the Muong territories. VaeVictis #163 Duration: Approximately 3 hours Complexity: 5/10 Solitaire game. [English rules are available for download from the VaeVictismag.fr webpage.]
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Questions and answers
Hoa-Binh 1951-1952: la bataille de la rivière Noire supports 1 player 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 Hoa-Binh 1951-1952: la bataille de la rivière Noire is 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.
Hoa-Binh 1951-1952: la bataille de la rivière Noire has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Hoa-Binh 1951-1952: la bataille de la rivière Noire belongs to these categories: Wargame and Vietnam War. Its main mechanics are Simulation and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Hoa-Binh 1951-1952: la bataille de la rivière Noire are: Lionel Liron. 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 Hoa-Binh 1951-1952: la bataille de la rivière Noire 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.