How many players is Fire in the Lake?

Fire in the Lake plays with 1–4 players.

How long does Fire in the Lake take to play?

A game of Fire in the Lake takes 180 min, at medium-heavy complexity (4.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Fire in the Lake any good?

Fire in the Lake rates 8.1/10 from 2,325 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a civil war / modern warfare game built around area majority / influence, dice rolling, simulation.

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Fire in the Lake (2014)

1–4 players · 180 min · ★ 8.1 on BGG

Players: 1–4
Play time: 180 min
Age: 0+
Complexity: Medium-heavy
BGG rating: 8.1/10

Best for 1–4 players who like civil war games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 180 min.

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About Fire in the Lake

Play as the USA, VC, ARVN, or NVA to control Vietnam in COIN:Volume IV.

Civil War Modern Warfare Political Vietnam War Wargame

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Simulation, Solo / Solitaire Game, Variable Phase Order, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Mark Herman, Volko Ruhnke

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Fire in the Lake FAQ

How many players is Fire in the Lake?: Fire in the Lake plays with 1–4 players.
How long does Fire in the Lake take to play?: A game of Fire in the Lake takes 180 min, at medium-heavy complexity (4.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Fire in the Lake any good?: Fire in the Lake rates 8.1/10 from 2,325 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a civil war / modern warfare game built around area majority / influence, dice rolling, simulation.