Citadel: The Battle of Dien Bien Phu
- Players: 2 players
- Play time: 360 min
- BGG rating: 7.8
About Citadel: The Battle of Dien Bien Phu
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
- Released
- 1977
- Designer
- Frank Chadwick
- Age
- 12+
- Best with
- 2 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play Citadel: The Battle of Dien Bien Phu?
Citadel: The Battle of Dien Bien Phu plays with 2 players.
What is the best player count for Citadel: The Battle of Dien Bien Phu?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Citadel: The Battle of Dien Bien Phu is best with 2 players (3 votes).
How long does Citadel: The Battle of Dien Bien Phu take to play?
A game of Citadel: The Battle of Dien Bien Phu takes 360 min.
What age is Citadel: The Battle of Dien Bien Phu for?
The recommended minimum age for Citadel: The Battle of Dien Bien Phu is 12+.
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