
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,747
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Sniper! Special Forces: Sniper! Companion Game #2
- 2–3 players
- 60–480 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 1988

1975
Rules assistance for Search & Destroy: Tactical Combat Vietnam – 1965-1966
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Search & Destroy: Tactical Combat Vietnam – 1965-1966 is a board game released in 1975 for 2 players, 120–240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by John Young and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Grid Movement.
Search & Destroy, Tactical Combat Vietnam: 1965-1966. An Historical Simulation Game, the time is: 1000 hrs., 18 September, 1965 This is a remake/revamp of the classic Vietnam game "GRUNT!" Squad Level, turn = 12 min., hex = 50 meters. Grunt originally appeared in S&T#26.
Search & Destroy: Tactical Combat Vietnam – 1965-1966 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 Search & Destroy: Tactical Combat Vietnam – 1965-1966 is 120–240 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 Search & Destroy: Tactical Combat Vietnam – 1965-1966 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.
Search & Destroy: Tactical Combat Vietnam – 1965-1966 has a complexity rating of 3.2 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.
Search & Destroy: Tactical Combat Vietnam – 1965-1966 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Modern Warfare, and Vietnam War. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Grid Movement. 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 Search & Destroy: Tactical Combat Vietnam – 1965-1966 are: John Young. 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 Search & Destroy: Tactical Combat Vietnam – 1965-1966 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.