FLASHPOINT: SOUTH CHINA SEA / HOW TO PLAY / Learn How To Play This Board Game By GMT Games

Flashpoint: South China Sea is a fast and fun board game by GMT Games. In this video, I will teach you how to play this game! Hope you give this one a try!

Legendary Tactics received a free copy of this game.
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Flashpoint: South China Sea is a two-player strategy game that simulates the complex geopolitical contest currently taking place between the United States and China in a disputed region of the South China Sea. The game is driven by a card deck that captures developments ripped straight from today’s headlines, bolstered by cards with a context-setting reading of recent history, and a set of speculative cards capturing a diverse range of potential future events.

The Chinese player works to influence other countries in the region, establish territorial claims and regional hegemony, and improve its world standing. The U.S. player works to maintain influence with allied countries in the region, secure freedom of navigation, and keep China in check. Success for both players hinges on the support and allegiance of non-player countries in the region. The game stops short of dealing with a potential full-scale military conflict. Rather, it requires the nuanced exercise of political, economic, and military resources, in a form of prima facie diplomacy – on the waters, in the air, and ultimately in the minds of the people – to achieve victory.

[billmasters]

Since you just posted, I want to say thank you for your recent encouragement. I commented on a different post about AH wargames and you encouraged me to take one down and start playing. Well, I did not have an opponent, but that did not stop me. I used my Panzer Leader game to replay a solitaire battle of British Paratroopers getting attacked in Grancelles. Since it was geared for a German attack, I set up my British defenders in the best possible way - and then had at it! I made some classic blunders and a few German troops got caught in the open, but they still managed to eke out a marginal victory. I used simple modifiers to speed up play and it worked fabulously. The hardest thing was being my own referee - LOL. Thanks again for your comments! You are now one of my favorite Youtubers. :)

[haroldbuchanan]

Thanks for taking the time to make this excellent video!

[wmarclocher]

Great teaching video and just right for a quick review of the rules. I've come back here quite a few times when I haven't played in a while and need a refresher.

[gabmol]

So it is like a light and actualised version of Twilight Struggle, isn't it?

[Demy]

I tried the game, pu away and taking another try