Normandy '44 is an exciting 2 - 4 player board game set at the regimental level. It recreates the D - Day landings on June 6th and the intense battles in Normandy over the next 21 days. This was a critical time when the Germans had a final shot at repelling the Allied invasion before the Allies' overwhelming forces made victory certain. The U.S. 1st Army advanced across the Cotentin Peninsula and seized the key port of Cherbourg, while British troops faced off against the bulk of German panzer divisions near Caen.
Key features:
- Each turn equals one day, and each hex stands for 3.8 kilometers (2.3 miles). Most units are regiments or brigades, with armor units as battalions.
- The game uses a simplified Ardennes '44 system: Move, Fight, and Reserve Movement. Non - tank battalion units have Troop Quality ratings, and armor units have Tank Ratings.
- In battles, these ratings, along with air power, naval support, artillery, and Tiger tanks, affect the outcome.
- It includes a 22 - turn Campaign game, a 7 - turn Tournament Scenario for the Allies to link up beaches, and a scenario about the peninsula battle and Cherbourg's capture.
To play Normandy '44, first, decide on the number of players (2 - 4). Then, choose a scenario - you can go for the 22 - turn Campaign game for a long - term experience, the 7 - turn Tournament Scenario focusing on beach link - up, or the one about the peninsula battle and Cherbourg capture. Each turn represents a day. When it's your turn, follow the simplified Ardennes '44 system: move your units (each hex is 3.8 kilometers), engage in fights, and you can also do reserve movement. Non - tank battalion units have Troop Quality and armor units have Tank Ratings which are important in battles. Don't forget that air power, naval support, artillery, and Tiger tanks can also change the battle's outcome.
When handling the game, be gentle with the pieces to avoid damage. Keep the game in a dry place to prevent the cards and board from warping. If the pieces get dirty, you can use a soft, dry cloth to clean them. Have fun reliving the historic battles of Normandy!
