Board game · modern warfare, political

Fire in the Lake

Mark Herman, Volko Ruhnke

2014 · 1⁠–⁠4 players, best with 4 · 180 min

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How many players

For 1 to 4 players, best with 4.

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Weight and time

Medium-heavy: 4.1 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 180–180 minutes.

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BGG rank424thamong all games

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How to play Fire in the Lake

Fire in the Lake is a 1 to 4 player game about the Vietnam War, with each side using different capabilities and objectives. On a turn, players choose from event cards and take actions to build influence, move forces, fight, or disrupt opponents, while the order of play can change from card to card. It takes about 180 minutes and suits players who want a demanding political and military conflict game, especially with four players.