The back of the box says it all: "The Vietnam War is an easy to play game covering the conflict between the North Vietnamese and the US led South Vietnam. A 2 player game of war and politics, both players must wage war both on the battlefield and in the political arena. The US military could crush the North Vietnamese, if only the US player can rally enough support on the home front to allow it" From the "An Empire of History Game" series that includes many battles from history. A basic level "Compact" game including a paper map, counters, rules, D10 die, and a cool little carrying box.