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Please Note: Fall of Saigon is an expansion and requires a copy of Fire in the Lake to play. It is compatible with both the First and Second Editions of Fire in the Lake as well as the Second Edition Upgrade Kit. The included solitaire system is designed specifically for Fall of Saigon and cannot be used with the scenarios from the base game.
Fall of Saigon expands the award-winning COIN Series title Fire in the Lake, taking players beyond the Paris Peace Accords and into the dramatic final years of the Vietnam War. Covering the period from 1973 to the fall of Saigon in 1975, this expansion explores the transition from insurgency warfare to large-scale conventional conflict as North and South Vietnam struggle for the future of the country.
Designed by Mark Herman and Volko Ruhnke, Fall of Saigon adds new scenarios, political challenges, military capabilities, and a dedicated solitaire system, offering both veteran COIN players and newcomers an entirely fresh experience.
This expansion includes:
Deck of 79 Event, Coup, and Pivotal Cards
Deck of 36 Solitaire System Cards
29 Wooden Pieces
4 Double-Sided 11" × 17" Faction Player Aid Cards
2 Double-Sided 8½" × 11" Paris Peace and Coup Round Player Aid Cards
2 Double-Sided 11" × 17" Solitaire System Player Aid Cards
2 Double-Sided 8½" × 11" Solitaire System Player Aid Cards
1 Countersheet with US Policy and Initiative Track Tiles
Expansion Rules Booklet
Expansion Background Booklet
Solitaire Rules Booklet
Extends Fire in the Lake through the final years of the Vietnam War
Includes three new scenarios for one to four players
Features the standalone two-player Black April scenario
Introduces Paris Peace Talks and changing US political support
Adds powerful NVA and ARVN armour units and mechanised warfare
Includes 72 new Event Cards and four new Pivotal Events
Dedicated card-driven solitaire system designed by Bruce Mansfield
Compatible with both First and Second Editions of Fire in the Lake
By 1973, American combat forces had largely withdrawn from Vietnam, but the war was far from over. The ceasefire agreements signed in Paris provided only a temporary pause as both North and South Vietnam prepared for the conflict's final chapter.
Fall of Saigon explores this crucial period, allowing players to continue the struggle beyond the original Fire in the Lake timeframe. The expansion introduces three new scenarios that can begin before the Tet Offensive, on the eve of the Easter Offensive, or cover the entire war from 1964 through to the collapse of South Vietnam. A dedicated two-player scenario, Black April, focuses specifically on the conventional battles between the NVA and ARVN during the final campaigns of 1975.
To reflect the changing nature of the conflict, the expansion introduces new mechanics representing Paris Peace negotiations, shifting US policy, growing anti-war sentiment, and increasing war weariness in the North. Players must adapt to evolving political realities while managing military operations on an increasingly conventional battlefield.
Armoured formations now play a central role, with NVA and ARVN armour capable of rapid spearhead attacks and exploitation operations. New Event and Pivotal cards portray the political struggles in Washington, Hanoi, and Saigon, as well as the uncertainty and chaos surrounding the final collapse of South Vietnam.
For solitaire enthusiasts, Fall of Saigon also includes a dedicated card-driven non-player system, providing a challenging solo experience tailored specifically to this expansion.
Players: 1–4 Players (plus dedicated 2-player scenario)
Playing Time: Approximately 2–6 Hours
Complexity: Medium to High
Solitaire Suitability: High
Age: 14+
Series: COIN Series Expansion
Setting: Vietnam War, 1973–1975
A copy of Fire in the Lake is required to play this expansion.
Continue the struggle beyond Paris and determine the fate of Vietnam. Will South Vietnam survive with diminishing support, or will the North achieve the final victory and reunify the country?
Please Note: Fall of Saigon is an expansion and requires a copy of Fire in the Lake to play. It is compatible with both the First and Second Editions of Fire in the Lake as well as the Second Edition Upgrade Kit. The included solitaire system is designed specifically for Fall of Saigon and cannot be used with the scenarios from the base game.
Fall of Saigon expands the award-winning COIN Series title Fire in the Lake, taking players beyond the Paris Peace Accords and into the dramatic final years of the Vietnam War. Covering the period from 1973 to the fall of Saigon in 1975, this expansion explores the transition from insurgency warfare to large-scale conventional conflict as North and South Vietnam struggle for the future of the country.
Designed by Mark Herman and Volko Ruhnke, Fall of Saigon adds new scenarios, political challenges, military capabilities, and a dedicated solitaire system, offering both veteran COIN players and newcomers an entirely fresh experience.
This expansion includes:
Deck of 79 Event, Coup, and Pivotal Cards
Deck of 36 Solitaire System Cards
29 Wooden Pieces
4 Double-Sided 11" × 17" Faction Player Aid Cards
2 Double-Sided 8½" × 11" Paris Peace and Coup Round Player Aid Cards
2 Double-Sided 11" × 17" Solitaire System Player Aid Cards
2 Double-Sided 8½" × 11" Solitaire System Player Aid Cards
1 Countersheet with US Policy and Initiative Track Tiles
Expansion Rules Booklet
Expansion Background Booklet
Solitaire Rules Booklet
Extends Fire in the Lake through the final years of the Vietnam War
Includes three new scenarios for one to four players
Features the standalone two-player Black April scenario
Introduces Paris Peace Talks and changing US political support
Adds powerful NVA and ARVN armour units and mechanised warfare
Includes 72 new Event Cards and four new Pivotal Events
Dedicated card-driven solitaire system designed by Bruce Mansfield
Compatible with both First and Second Editions of Fire in the Lake
By 1973, American combat forces had largely withdrawn from Vietnam, but the war was far from over. The ceasefire agreements signed in Paris provided only a temporary pause as both North and South Vietnam prepared for the conflict's final chapter.
Fall of Saigon explores this crucial period, allowing players to continue the struggle beyond the original Fire in the Lake timeframe. The expansion introduces three new scenarios that can begin before the Tet Offensive, on the eve of the Easter Offensive, or cover the entire war from 1964 through to the collapse of South Vietnam. A dedicated two-player scenario, Black April, focuses specifically on the conventional battles between the NVA and ARVN during the final campaigns of 1975.
To reflect the changing nature of the conflict, the expansion introduces new mechanics representing Paris Peace negotiations, shifting US policy, growing anti-war sentiment, and increasing war weariness in the North. Players must adapt to evolving political realities while managing military operations on an increasingly conventional battlefield.
Armoured formations now play a central role, with NVA and ARVN armour capable of rapid spearhead attacks and exploitation operations. New Event and Pivotal cards portray the political struggles in Washington, Hanoi, and Saigon, as well as the uncertainty and chaos surrounding the final collapse of South Vietnam.
For solitaire enthusiasts, Fall of Saigon also includes a dedicated card-driven non-player system, providing a challenging solo experience tailored specifically to this expansion.
Players: 1–4 Players (plus dedicated 2-player scenario)
Playing Time: Approximately 2–6 Hours
Complexity: Medium to High
Solitaire Suitability: High
Age: 14+
Series: COIN Series Expansion
Setting: Vietnam War, 1973–1975
A copy of Fire in the Lake is required to play this expansion.
Continue the struggle beyond Paris and determine the fate of Vietnam. Will South Vietnam survive with diminishing support, or will the North achieve the final victory and reunify the country?
