Building off the acclaimed design by Mark Herman and Volko Runke, the Sovereign of Discord Expansion serves as a prequel to the base game Fire in the Lake, covering the critical early years of the Vietnam War from 1961 to 1963. This expansion explores the escalation of conflict during the Diem regime and the formation of the Viet Cong, setting the stage for the full-scale interventions depicted in the original game.

Game Features:

• Model Number: GMT 2316
• Introduces new 1961 and 1963 scenarios that extend gameplay backward into the early insurgency phase
• Fall of Diem Sequence enables continuation into the Fire in the Lake Campaign Scenario (1964–1972)
• New ARVN Strategic Hamlet mechanics reflect the Diem regime's population relocation strategy
• Hanoi and Washington Tracks regulate Viet Cong and ARVN capabilities, simulating external influence prior to direct military involvement
• US and NVA use Advisor pieces instead of Troops, allowing indirect control over South Vietnamese allies
• Regime Stability Track models growing urban unrest and its impact on ARVN operations

What's in the Box:

• Expansion components for Fire in the Lake
• Scenario boards for 1961 and 1963
• ARVN Strategic Hamlet pieces
• Advisor pieces for US and NVA
• Track markers for Hanoi and Washington Tracks
• Regime Stability Track components

Game Overview:

• Requires ownership of the base game Fire in the Lake to play
• Combines with Fall of Saigon expansion for continuous play through 1975
• Historically detailed mechanics simulate political and military dynamics of early Vietnam War
• Strategic depth appeals to experienced wargamers and history enthusiasts

Ideal for strategy gamers and historians interested in the evolution of the Vietnam War, Sovereign of Discord adds depth and historical nuance to one of the most respected wargames on the conflict.