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Introduction: TAKE COMMAND. From the opening minutes of D-Day to the liberation of Paris and beyond - Memoir '44 airdrops you into the key battles that turned the tide in Western Europe. Omaha Beach... Pegasus Bridge... Sainte Mère-Église... and beyond... Take command of your troops and rewrite the pages of history in those decisive days of 1944! Published in collaboration with the Mission for the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings & Liberation of France, Memoir ’44 is a uniquely fun, simple and engaging game. Designed to commemorate the efforts and sacrifices of the men & women of the Second World War, we trust it will provide all who play it with a sense of history and the desire to learn more about that greatest generation. Our fondest hope is that it will make you want to transmit this unique historical heritage onto younger generations. Memoir '44 is a unique historical game that allows players to effectively portray stylized WWII battles. The battles, showcased in the scenario section, focus on important terrain features and the historical deployment of forces in scale with the game system. By design, Memoir '44 is not overly complex. Its main focus is on the ground forces of the Axis and Allied armies. The scale of the game fluctuates from battle to battle. For some scenarios, an infantry unit may represent an entire battalion, while in other scenarios a unit may represent a single company or platoon. But the tactics you need to execute conform remarkably well to the advantages and limitations inherent to the various units, their weapons and terrain. The game mechanics, although simple, will still require strategic card play, timely dice rolling and an aggressive, yet flexible battle plan to achieve victory. Take command of your troops and rewrite the pages of history in those decisive days of 1944! |
Features: Memoir ’44 is a unique historical game where players command a horde of little plastic Army men facing-off in dozens of WWII battles on an oversize hex game board. Each battle scenario mimics the historical terrain, troop placements and objectives of each army. Deploying forces through a variety of Command cards, the smart commander uses the unique skills of his units – infantry, paratroopers, tanks, artillery, commandos and resistance fighters – to its greatest strength. Easy to learn and fast-paced, Memoir ’44 requires strategic card play, timely dice rolling and an aggressive, yet flexible battle plan to achieve victory! Memoir '44 Includes: 1 Double-Sided Battlefield Board Map 144 Axis and Allies Army Pieces 36 Obstacles 44 Terrain Tiles 60 Command Cards 9 Summary Cards 8 Battle Dice 2 Card Holders 1 Rules & Scenario Booklet |
Specifications: Publisher: Days of Wonder Release Date: 2004 Genre: Board Game Ages: 8+ Play Time: 30-60 minutes Players: 1-2; 2-8 Team Play |