--- product_id: 12634121 title: "Fire in the Lake" brand: "gmt games" price: "€ 180.62" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Gmt Games" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/12634121-fire-in-the-lake store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Card-assisted COIN system Multi-faction Vietnam War simulation 1-4 players, solo to group play Fire in the Lake **Brand:** gmt games **Price:** € 180.62 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”₯ Command the Vietnam War’s untold battles β€” strategy meets history in every card! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fire in the Lake by gmt games - **How much does it cost?** € 180.62 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/12634121-fire-in-the-lake) ## Best For - gmt games enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gmt games brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Versatile Player Modes:** Seamlessly supports solo, 2-, 3-, or 4-player sessions with AI flowcharts for missing factions. - β€’ **Deep Strategic Immersion:** Navigate complex political and military decisions reflecting the true Vietnam War experience. - β€’ **Dynamic Multi-Faction Gameplay:** Engage as US, Communists, South Vietnamese, or NLF with unique goals and conflicting alliances. - β€’ **Expertly Crafted Collaboration:** Designed by Mark Herman and Volko Ruhnke, blending modern warfare expertise with innovative game design. - β€’ **Rich Replayability & Scenarios:** Includes 3 scenarios with 2-3 hour playtimes, ensuring fresh challenges every game night. ## Overview Fire in the Lake is a critically acclaimed card-driven COIN series board game simulating the complex multi-faction conflict of the Vietnam War. Designed for 1-4 players, it combines deep political and military strategy with immersive gameplay crafted by renowned designers Mark Herman and Volko Ruhnke. With versatile solo and multiplayer modes, multiple scenarios, and a unique focus on insurgency dynamics, it offers a rich, historically grounded experience for serious strategy gamers aged 15 and up. ## Description Fire in the Lake: Insurgency in Vietnam Vietnam, 1964. The most wrenching US engagement of the Cold War would be far more than GI versus Charlie. The conflict had set tribesman against nationalist, Buddhist against Catholic, mandarin against villager, and of course Northerner against Southerner - even among the communists. As revolutionary change burned through that ancient civilization, Washington would apply its armament and its operations research. To get out, the US counterinsurgency would have to motor deeper and deeper in. In the end, culture and will would overcome technology and math and signal the end of the primacy of industrial might in modern warfare. Volume IV in GMT’s COIN series dives headlong into the momentous and complex battle for South Vietnam. A unique multi-faction treatment of the Vietnam War, Fire in the Lake will take 1 to 4 players on US heliborne sweeps of the jungle and Communist infiltration of the South, and into inter-allied conferences, Saigon politics, interdiction of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, air defense of Northern infrastructure, graduated escalation, and media war. Renowned designer and modern warfare expert Mark Herman joins COIN series creator Volko Ruhnke for a collaborative production not to be missed. Fire in the Lake features the same card-assisted counterinsurgency game system as GMT's "Andean Abyss", "Cuba Libre", and "A Distant Plain", with a pack of twists that take the series to another level. As with earlier COIN series volumes, players of Fire in the Lake will face difficult strategic decisions with each card. Flow charts are at hand to run any faction missing a player - solitaire, 2-player, 3-player, or 4-player experiences are equally supported. Ride on up the river. Players: 1-4 Product Part Number: 1409 ## Features - Renowned designer and modern warfare expert Mark Herman joins COIN series creator Volko Ruhnke for a collaborative production not to be missed. Fire in the Lake features the same card-assisted counterinsurgency game system as GMT's "Andean Abyss", "Cuba Libre", and "A Distant Plain". - Volume IV in GMT’s COIN series dives headlong into the momentous and complex battle for South Vietnam - a unique multi-faction treatment of the Vietnam War. - As with earlier COIN series volumes, players of Fire in the Lake will face difficult strategic decisions with each card. Flow charts are at hand to run any faction missing a player. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00NJ397P4 | | Are Batteries Required | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #355,871 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #9,148 in Board Games (Toys & Games) | | Brand Name | GMT Games | | CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts | | Color | Multicolor | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 63 Reviews | | Edition | 3rd Printing | | Educational Objective | Educational understanding of the Vietnam War | | Estimated Playing Time | 180 Minutes | | Genre | Wargame | | Included Components | 1x Wargame | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 11.61 x 11.61 x 3.35 inches | | Item Dimensions L x W | 9"L x 3"W | | Item Part Number | GMT1409 | | Item Weight | 1 Pounds | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | GMT Games | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1200 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 180 | | Manufacturer Part Number | 331477 | | Material Type | Cardboard | | Minimum Age Recomendation | 14 | | Model Number | 331477 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Players | 1-4 | | Operation Mode | manual | | Set Name | COIN Series | | Size | square | | Theme | Strategy | | UPC | 817054010707 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Images ![Fire in the Lake - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Tl-N+j6qL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***Y on April 26, 2016* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by D***S on November 24, 2020* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by B***S on March 30, 2015* ## Frequently Bought Together - Fire in the Lake - Fire in The Lake: Tru'ng Bot - GMT Games Fire in The Lake: Fall of Saigon Expansion --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/12634121-fire-in-the-lake](https://www.desertcart.be/products/12634121-fire-in-the-lake) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*