Just beyond the Normandie Coast, in the beautiful summer of 1944… A fresh apple scent, the sound of the wind in the trees, the kiss of the sun on your skin. You’re discovering, amazed, the beauty of the French countryside. The hills, the forests, the elegant grassy paths… You’re in Normandie, far from your beloved Kentucky. Private Smithy, B company, second Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment. First Infantry Division! The Big Red One, as the “1” on your helmet proclaims it. You survived Bloody Omaha, fought in the Hedgerow warfare, and now are around Caumont, facing those bastards of the 2. Panzer-Division. And they want you dead… Don’t lose hope and remember heroes never die!
A miniatures game without miniatures, Heroes of Normandie is a fast-paced WW2 strategy war game inspired by Hollywood war movies. A tactical scale board-game opposing two players and two armies, with the Germans on one side and the Americans on the other. Players use order tokens to determine initiative and to bluff. While a single six-sided die determines combat, action cards are played to spice things up. Secretly plan your attacks and outwit your opponent. Block the opposing strategy and surprise the enemies. Deploy your units and don't turn back!
What's new in the Big Red One edition:
50-Card decks (instead of 70) with new Alternate Bonuses, for even faster gameplay and reduced setup time.
New and improved rule book
New scenarios
New and improved Aircraft system, available in Bloody Omaha
All new artwork for the Heroes
New Blast Templates
New Heroes
New Tactical Objectives
And last, but not least, Flamethrowers in the core box (instead of in expansions)!
Players: 2
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ages: 14+
It may not be possible to ship very heavy items outside of the Mainland UK.
Released: 13 December 2022