Downtown
Air War Over Hanoi, 1965-1972
A board game by Lee Brimmicombe-Wood
2 Players 240 minutes High
Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Simulation, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Hexagon Grid, Movement Points, Events, Paper-and-Pencil, Chit-Pull System
Wargame, Aviation / Flight, Modern Warfare, Vietnam War
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Description
Downtown: Air War Over Hanoi, 1965-1972 is a game of air warfare that drops you into the midst of the Vietnam War. As one of two players, you'll take on the role of either the United States or North Vietnam, engaging in intense air battles over Hanoi and the Red River Valley. The US player must carefully coordinate their air strikes, using a combination of bombers, fighters, and support aircraft to destroy key targets while minimizing losses. The North Vietnamese player, on the other hand, must use their anti-aircraft artillery, surface-to-air missiles, and MiG fighter jets to disrupt the enemy's attacks and defend their territory. With 20 historical scenarios and campaigns that simulate raids over several days, Downtown offers a challenging and immersive experience that will appeal to fans of aviation and modern warfare games.
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