New Rule Set: "The Nam"

I've just seen these rules advertised. I own several other rule sets from Wayne Bollands, so I'll be ordering these.

Tim

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THE 'NAM:
Squad level rules for gaming the War in Vietnam:
Bollands, Wayne
60p. large format full colour.

By using simple to understand mechanics, such as playing cards and 'dice shifting', it is possible to simulate any of the troops who did the fightin` and a-dyin` a long way away from home or amongst their own cities and villages. The rules attempt to embrace all the combatants who played a part in the war on both sides, from the Viet Cong guerrilla to the contributions made by Australia, South Korea and others (see 'Falling Dominoes' supplement). The aim is the use of 28mm-sized figures, but 15 - 20mm miniatures may also be used with no real changes needing to be made. The game is focussed upon platoon level actions, although it should be possible to scale up or down as required (company to rifle squad). All figures used should be organised as follows.

me also ...

Are they the one's I saw advertised from Caliver Books ?

Correct. The problem for me is that the postal service between the UK and Singapore is chaotic at the moment, and Caliver is the only supplier. Will have to see if they turn up at On-Military-Matters.

Tim

Does anyone know if there are previews of these or availability date? Thanks!

ordered mine friday so hope to get them soon

I've ordered mine via OnMilitaryMatters. They've indicated that they're expecting the rules in early Feb.

Tim

Would anyone be so kind as to put a link up to either location? I cannot seem to locate on Caliver or on military matters. Thanks!!!

Caliver: https://www.caliverbooks.com
OMM: https://onmilitarymatters.com/

Tim

hayeswauford wrote:Would anyone be so kind as to put a link up to either location? I cannot seem to locate on Caliver or on military matters. Thanks!!!

Hayes,

Try this: https://www.facebook.com/page/383934548334445/search/?q=nam



Squad level rules for gaming the War in Vietnam / Bollands, Wayne 60p. large format full colour. By using simple to understand mechanics, such as playing cards and 'dice shifting', it is possible to simulate any of the troops who did the fightin` and a-dyin` a long way away from home or amongst their own cities and villages. The rules attempt to embrace all the combatants who played a part in the war on both sides, from the Viet Cong guerrilla to the contributions made by Australia, South Korea and others (see 'Falling Dominoes' supplement). The aim is the use of 28mm-sized figures, but 15 - 20mm miniatures may also be used with no real changes needing to be made. The game is focused upon platoon level actions, although it should be possible to scale up or down as required (company to rifle squad).. £18.95

And this link: Caliver Books - Nam

Great cover.

Tom

Cover looks amazing! The Facebook link didn't work for me nor could I locate on either the OMM or PP website. Any direct link to somewhere I can order to ship to US would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Yeah, I saw these advertised the other day too. I was kind curious. I'll be curious to hear a review.

got mine today guys good layout havent read through them all but covers us forces only a supplement will be coming for allied forces

thomastmcc wrote:got mine today guys good layout havent read through them all but covers us forces only a supplement will be coming for allied forces

So does it only support blue versus blue currently if there are only US forces ?

It covers all US and NVA VC forces!! Supplement is meant for Korean, Australian etc forces.

I had a quick read through the rules during lunchtime today. They seem to give a quick decisive game once the rules are learned. You get everything you need , like US Marines and Army units both infantry and mechanized , tanks and choppers are catered for. Only thing I didn't get was the values for the flying assets like choppers and fast movers. You get the rules but nothing about armament or armor value etc. Maybe I just missed the point or there is a table of values missing?!

Apparently Wayne Bolland posts here under the name Grimjack.

Has anyone had a good delve into these? I saw an AAR of these rules in play over at LAF, but pricing them out at the only place that seems to carry them (On Military Matters), they're rather pricey.