A Hot Dry Season
Operation Attleboro in War Zone C
A board game by Patrick Mullen
2 2
60-1200 minutes Medium
Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Hidden Victory Points, Movement Points, Secret Unit Deployment, Zone of Control, Hidden Movement, Ratio / Combat Results Table
Wargame, Modern Warfare, Vietnam War
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Description
Picture yourself in the sweltering heat of Vietnam’s War Zone C, where every move could tip the balance between a quiet night and a chaotic firefight. In A Hot Dry Season: Operation Attleboro, two players lock horns in a cat‑and‑mouse duel that blends dice‑rolling tension, sneaky hidden movement, and strategic hex‑grid marching. You’ll secretly deploy units, wrestle for zones of control, and chase hidden victory points that only you know the value of until the final tally. The combat results table adds a crunchy layer of chance, while movement points keep you juggling where to push forward and where to hold the line. Designed by Patrick Mullen, the game’s normal‑complexity rules are perfect for board‑game fans who want a deep, modern‑warfare experience that can stretch from a quick hour to an epic marathon of a dozen sessions.
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