Axis & Allies D-Day

by Avalon Hill

• Detailed game components including a new blockhouse piece and an oversized game board
• Includes a card deck with three card types
• For 2-3 players
• Plays in about 2 hours
• Fun variation on a classic game

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.8 x 10.5 x 3 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Origin: China
• ASIN: B000KICNBQ
• Item model number: 5510445
• Manufacturer recommended age: 12 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,725 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

June 6, 1944: You are on the beaches of Normandy, and ahead lies an uncertain future. The fate of the world hangs in the balance, as you struggle for control over the cities of Cherbourg, St. Lo, and Caen. Savage, quick, and decisive, D-Day was the major turning point in the European theatre, with liberty itself on the line. Designed for 2 or 3 players, Axis and Allies D-Day accurately captures this dramatic conflict and places you squarely in the middle of the greatest battle of the 20th century. This is an all-new stand alone extension of the Axis and Allies line featuring three-tiered complexity and a new, extra-large game board.

Product Description

June 6, 1944: You are on the beaches of Normandy, and ahead lies an uncertain future. The fate of the world hangs in the balance, as you struggle for control over the cities of Cherbourg, St. Lo, and Caen. Savage, quick, and decisive, D-Day was the major turning point in the European theatre, with liberty itself on the line. Designed for 2 or 3 players, Axis and Allies D-Day accurately captures this dramatic conflict and places you squarely in the middle of the greatest battle of the 20th century. This is an all-new stand alone extension of the Axis and Allies line featuring three-tiered complexity and a new, extra-large game board.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Playable February 22, 2009

By Paul Boerger

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I tend to rate Axis and Allies games on playablity and D-Day is very playable. Within the scope, it is also historical to a point. My son and me always have history discussions when we play these games and this one engenders some lively historical what ifs. The game depends on the appropriate use of allied air power as it did in reality. The fortune cards make for some bizarre outcomes. The only ones we use are the airpower that allow the allies to rebuild certain air units. This compensates for the occasional really lucky German die rolls that can shoot down nearly the entire allies air force! The ground combat is surprising realitistic and most of all simple and fun.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Strategic March 21, 2010

By V. J. luparell

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 2.0 out of 5 stars   

Although some may find the game fun, I believe people who really enjoy the original axis and allies game will not find D-day fun. The game lacks strategy and is heavily dependent on dice rolling. I would recommend buying another version.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This game is the bomb!!!!! November 11, 2010

By Jules

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I've played many Axis and Allies games and A&A D-Day is one of the best. It is very different from the other games, mainly because the whole event occurred over the course of three to four days. All the revisions they made from the other A&A games made the game just as good, if not better. As the Allies, America and Britain, you must land your forces on the five beaches of Normandy; Gold, Sword, Juno, Utah, and Omaha. Once that is accomplished you have to hold the following cities, Caen, St. Lo, and Cherbourg until the game is over. As the Germans you have to hold at least one of those cities until the game is over and/or totally wipe out all Allied Forces. The game ends after the tenth round of play. I cannot see many flaws in this game. The balance between the Axis and the Allies is nearly perfect. The innovations, including the order, fortune, and tactic cards, only add to the game. Thirdly, this games overall playtime is greatly reduced to that of the other A&A games. To sum it up, this game is the bomb!!!!!