Memoir '44 Board Game - WWII Historical Board Game of Epic Battles! Tabletop Miniatures Strategy Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 8+, 2-8 Players, 30-60 Minute Playtime, Made by Days of Wonder

Memoir '44 is a masterful blend of historical accuracy, strategic depth, and engaging gameplay that offers an exceptional World War II board gaming experience. It's a sort of cross-over wargame/boardgame which fans of either genre should enjoy. 1. Historical Immersion: Memoir '44 does an excellent job of recreating key battles of World War II. The scenarios are well-researched and based on actual historical events, which adds a rich layer of authenticity to the game. History buffs will appreciate the attention to detail and the opportunity to replay significant moments from the war. 2. Accessible yet Deep Mechanics: The game’s rules are straightforward and easy to learn, making it accessible for new players while still providing enough strategic depth to keep seasoned gamers engaged. The command card system is ingenious, requiring players to make tactical decisions and manage their resources effectively. The balance between simplicity and complexity is perfectly struck. 3. High-Quality Components: Days of Wonder has outdone themselves with the quality of the game’s components. The miniatures, including tanks, soldiers, and artillery, are detailed and durable. The double-sided game board and beautifully illustrated terrain tiles enhance the visual appeal and overall immersion of the game. 4. Engaging Scenarios: With numerous scenarios included in the base game and many more available through expansions, Memoir '44 offers endless replayability. Each scenario presents unique challenges and strategic considerations, ensuring that every game feels fresh and exciting. The variety of scenarios also allows players to experience different aspects of World War II combat. 5. Strategic Depth and Replayability: The game’s combination of card-driven commands and dice-based combat results in a highly strategic experience with a touch of luck. Players must adapt to the ever-changing battlefield conditions and make critical decisions that will impact the outcome of the game. The variability in scenarios and the unpredictable nature of battles provide immense replayability. Awesome number of expansions available. 6. Solo and Multiplayer Options: While Memoir '44 shines as a two-player game, it also accommodates solo play and multiplayer scenarios with ease. The game’s design allows for cooperative and competitive play, making it a versatile addition to any board game collection. The Overlord expansion even enables epic battles with multiple players on each side. 7. Educational Value: In addition to being an entertaining game, Memoir '44 serves as an excellent educational tool. Players learn about historical events, military strategies, and the complexities of warfare. The game encourages critical thinking and strategic planning, making it a valuable resource for both casual and educational settings. Summary: Memoir '44 is a standout board game (or introductory wargame) that offers a thrilling and immersive World War II experience. Its combination of historical accuracy, strategic depth, and high-quality components makes it a must-have for any board game enthusiast. Whether you’re a history buff, a strategy game lover, or simply looking for an engaging and educational game, Memoir '44 delivers on all fronts. Highly recommended!

This review is for the MEMOIR '44 base game also known as the core game. MEMOIR '44 is my favorite game of all time. Now let's find out why. MEMOIR '44 is a historically accurate World War II game that features the award-winning Command and Colors Card system. For those readers out of the loop, the Command and Colors system is a wargaming engine that is very practical, easy to understand and easy to teach to new players. The basic elements to the mechanics or engine of this game is a deck of COMMAND Cards (think military orders), which can be classified into SECTION Cards and TACTICS cards, and a set of special dice known as BATTLE DICE. In the Command and Colors System the battlefield is divided into a CENTER section, LEFT flank, and RIGHT flank. Section cards are used to allow the ordering of military unit(s) occupying one or more sections. For example, a LEFT section card will allow you to issue orders (move, battle) to units that find themselves on the LEFT section of the battlefield (the game board) and so on. On the other hand, TACTICS cards are not limited to any section of the battlefield and in general are treated and feel like special cards. Examples of the TACTICS cards include the coveted BEHIND ENEMY LINES card, the AIR POWER card, ARMOR ASSAULT card etc... the latter allows you to issue orders to up to four (4) tank units anywhere on the battlefield and if attacking in Close Assault, the tank units roll with an extra battle die. I would say that is pretty powerful right there... I can hear the revving of the diesel and gasoline engines and the tank tracks rolling over the French countryside in 1944. With the mechanics of the game explained, the MEMOIR '44 base game here provides you with a very clear set of instructions and SEVENTEEN (17) different scenarios to try out your Arm-Chair General skills. SIXTEEN (16) of said scenarios are standard and require what you have in the box. The SEVENTEENTH (17th) scenario is called OMAHA BEACH - OVERLORD VERSION. Overlord here simply means you will require a second copy of the base game to be able to set up and properly play this scenario. What's in the box? 1 double-sided Battlefield board map 144 Axis and Allies Army Pieces including INFANTRY, ARMOR (TANKS), ARTILLERY 36 Obstacles including BARBED WIRE, CZECH HEDGEHOGS (ANTI TANK OBSTACLE), SANDBAGS 44 Terrain Tiles including FORESTS, HEDGEROWS, RIVERS, HILLS, VILLAGES, ETC... 60 Command Cards (MILITARY ORDERS) 9 Summary Cards (CHEAT SHEETS) 8 Battle Dice (SPECIAL DICE) 2 Card Holders 1 Rules & Scenario Booklet After becoming addicted to MEMOIR '44, you can expand your gaming experience with the following expansions to the MEMOIR '44 base game: 1) BREAKTHROUGH: This expansion offers deeper maps and a more in-depth experience of MEMOIR '44 2) WINTER WARS: This expansion brings the BREAKTHROUGH deck to the battlefield. This is what I call the third-generation set of COMMAND cards. 3) The Army packs: These expansions include EASTERN FRONT, MEDITERRANEAN THEATER, PACIFIC THEATER 4) SPECIAL OPERATIONS expansion packs: These really do bring MEMOIR '44 to a new level. You can lay a minefield to stop a column of enemy tanks from overrunning your position, drop your paratroopers deep beyond the front line for a surprise attack, request close air support before sending in your tanks and infantry into heavily defended territory, and send field medics to evacuate weakened units from the battlefield. To conclude, I highly recommend purchasing this game. For the price, what you get inside this box is worth its weight in gold. This is an amazing game focusing on the Second World War and using a fantastic and brilliant game system. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Si quieres empezar en el múndo de los wargame y juegos de mesa modernos sin gastarte una fortuna, y con mecanicas sencillas y divertidas, este juego es para tí. Sin duda un juego de guerra sencillo, fapido, facil y a la vez entretenido y divertido. Las mecanicas son sencillas y las posibilidades casi infinitas. Lo recomiendo completamente.

Fantastic game, especially such an old one, it still holds up. Simple enough you can start playing fairly quickly, yet with enough depth and scenarios, including user made (and your own if you feel like creating them), that you won't get bored anytime soon. Highly recommend.

I started playing this game way before I ever purchased it for myself. Back then I never struggled in learning the mechanics behind this game. Although you may have very complex strategies for winning, the game itself is quite simple in design. If you play the encounters in order you never become overwhelmed with new gameplay mechanics. Very well designed and definitely recommend.

Awesome game

Ein Rezensent urteilte hier über Memoir 44: Das Spiel sei das Fastfood unter der Konfliktsimulationen. Ich finde den Vergleich gar nicht so schlecht. Wärend die Aussage aber ursprünglich eher negativ gemeint war, sehe ich gerade hier den Vorteil von Memoir. Klar, dass ein Gourmet bei einem einfachen Burger mit Pommes die Nasen rümpfen wird. Klar ist aber auch, dass Burger und Pommes trotzdem verdammt lecker sein können. Die Frage ist doch: Hab ich Appetit darauf? Wer gerne lange Nächte mit qualmenden Kopf über Taktiken brütet, mit mehreren Mitspielern Angriffspläne austüftelt und Freude an einem detaillierten Regelwerk hat, kommt bei Memoir eben nicht voll auf seine Kosten. Ich liebe auch komplizierte Strategiespiele. Memoir ist aber ein Spiel mit einfach Regeln, das schnell und zügig das Spielen mehrere Szenarien erlaubt. Ein einziger Mitspieler reicht und es kann los gehen. Für mich ist es das perfekte Strategiespiel für zwischendurch. Denn ein gutes Spiel ist ein Spiel, das man spielt. Der sehr variable Spielaufbau insbesondere in Verbindung mit den Erweitertungen bietet ein hohes Maß an Abwechslung. Der Aufbau der Szenarien geht, wenn man erstmal ein wenig Übung hat, ziemlich fix. Zusammen mit den qualitativ hochwertigen Plastikfiguren macht das Spiel auch optisch etwas her. Klar ist auch, dass das Spiel einen relativ hohen Glücksfaktor hat. Da ein Spiel aber so schnell vorbei ist, kann man sehr viele Schlachten und ganze Kampagnen durchspielen und da ist es nur eine Frage der Zeit bis sich die bessere Strategie durchsetzt und schlechte Würfelwürfe ins Hintertreffen geraten. Zu den Mechanismen des Spiels haben andere schon viel geschrieben. An dieser Stelle: Gerade auch durch die Erweiterungen werden viele neue kleine Regeln und besondere Einheiten sowie spezielles Terrain eingeführt, die den Schlachten durchaus zusätzliche Spieltiefe geben. Hierbei wird das Spiel aber keineswegs verkompliziert. Alles bleibt übersichtlich, schnell und einfach handhabbar. Um im Bild zu bleiben: Ein Burger mit ganz besonders leckerer Sauce.