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Join Joe from Hexed And Countered for an in-depth first look at the Deluxe Edition of Year of the Rat: Vietnam 1972 by Decision Games. Originally designed by John Prados and James Dunnigan (SPI, 1972), this updated edition by Joseph Miranda covers the pivotal Easter Offensive.

In this video, we unbox the components—including the mounted maps and high-quality counters—and provide a comprehensive overview of the rules, from the sequence of play and supply mechanics to the unique "Fog of War" deception rules that defined the conflict. Whether you are a fan of the original SPI classic or new to this operational-level simulation, this overview will get you ready for the tabletop.

Chapter List
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01:20 – Box Back: Game Scales & Complexity
01:55 – Unboxing: Components Overview
02:16 – Rulebook Deep Dive: Table of Contents & SPI Origins
03:31 – Player Aid Cards & Displays
04:32 – Understanding the Counters: Unit Types & Stats
06:58 – Nationalities & Unit Abbreviations
08:08 – Sequence of Play: Phase Breakdown
09:41 – Fog of War & Deception Mechanics
10:09 – Movement, Stacking, & Zones of Control (ZOC)
11:52 – Ground Combat & Resolution Tables (CRT)
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12:50 – Supply & Victory Conditions
14:31 – Scenario Options & Order of Battle Variants
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17:56 – Counter Sheets: Allied & Communist Forces
19:33 – Map Review: South Vietnam & Northern Operations
22:04 – Conclusion & Channel Updates

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Review | Gettysburg: The First Day | Revolution Games | The Players' Aid

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