Citadel: The Battle of Dien Bien Phu

Published 1977

Citadel is a two-player game of the battle of Dien Bien Phu, March-May 1954. The French defeat at Dien Bien Phu, and the accompanying destruction of the best elements of the French Union Forces, marked an end of French colonial rule in Indochina. One player assumes the role of the French, the other the role of the Vietminh. The French must attempt to hold the valley fortress; the Vietminh must take it and in the process destroy the French. Citadel consists of the following components: Two sheets of die cut counters, 480 Two 22" x 28" map sheets with hexes superimposed One air chart (white) One turn record chart (blue) Two combat results/terrain effects charts (buff) One scenario information chart (blue) Rules booklet (with unit ID chart on back cover) (Six-sided die is needed, not included) GDW Stock No. 811

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Mechanics

Dice Rolling Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Simulation

Categories

Vietnam War Wargame

Designers

Frank Chadwick

Publishers

GDW Games
Citadel: The Battle of Dien Bien Phu

Game Info

Players
1-2 Players
Time
6 hours
Weight
Medium — 3.08/5
Year
1977
BGG Rating
7.77
BGG Rank
#12775
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Citadel: The Battle of Dien Bien Phu supports 1 to 2 players.
A typical game of Citadel: The Battle of Dien Bien Phu takes about 360 minutes.
Citadel: The Battle of Dien Bien Phu has a complexity rating of 3.08/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Citadel: The Battle of Dien Bien Phu is 12+.
Citadel: The Battle of Dien Bien Phu has a rating of 7.77/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 67 ratings. It is ranked #12775 overall.
Citadel: The Battle of Dien Bien Phu was designed by Frank Chadwick. It was published in 1977.