Cover art for Normandy: The Invasion of Europe 1944

Normandy: The Invasion of Europe 1944

1971 · BGG
Avg rating
5.99
Bayes rating
5.52
Weight
2.12 (Medium Light)
Players
2
Playtime
2 hr 30 min
Ratings count
114

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Description

Normandy - The invasion of Europe 1944 is a classic simulation wargame by SPI. The German players has six different sets of victory goals, depending on the orders from the HQ: the Allied does not know which one is in use and has to plan the invasion accordingly. German reinforcements are also affected by the battle plan used.

Rules are quite standard for SPI wargames, with units able to 'break down' into their component formations. The game goes on smoothly and ends in a reasonable time.

At least four editions exist: the original 'Test Series' edition, with the most primitive components and rules; the 'Simulation Games' edition, with die-cut counters, heavier cardstock for the map, and cleaned up rules; the SPUK edition, printed in the UK under licence with different colours; and a later more colourful edition.



Mechanics

Dice Rolling Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Movement Points Ratio / Combat Results Table Simulation Zone of Control

Themes

World War II

Publishers

SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.) Simpubs Ltd.

Designers

Jim Dunnigan