Days of Wonder Memoir '44

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Product Features

• A days of wonder classic
• Top quality pieces
• Historical World War II game
• Easy to learn and fast-paced
• 17 historical scenarios

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 3 x 12 inches ; 0.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B0002TV2NS
• Item model number: 4098341
• Our recommended age: 8 years and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 12 years and up
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #18,475 in Toys & Games (See Bestsellers in Toys & Games)

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• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Memoir '44 is a unique historical game from Days of Wonder 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 an.

Product Description

Publisher: Days of Wonder Designer: Richard Borg Number of Players: 2 Playing time: 30 to 60 minutes Ages: 8 & up Overview: It's an event that has been immortalized in history, film and games. Some consider it to be one of the most ambitious military actions of all time, and it was a defining moment during the Second World War. Now, you can step in and command the entire effort, from the cliffs of Pointe-du-Hoc to the hedgerow battles in the Corentin Peninsula and beyond, with Memoir '44. Omaha Beach, Pegasus Bridge, Operation Cobra...all these and more await your leadership on the field of battle! Memoir '44 comes with hordes of little plastic Army men that players use to recreate dozens of WWII battles. Each scenario mimics the terrain, troop placement, and objectives thanks to the innovative hex game board. Add in the quirks of the Command cards that allow the smart commander to make use of his unit's individual strengths. 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! Other games you might like: Axis and Allies: D-Day; Risk

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An intro to Wargaming, October 26, 2004

By	Gary Grove "Wargamer" (Clinton, Utah) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

I've been playing hundreds of wargames for over 35 years and this game is one of the best I've come across. My 13-year old daughter likes it too (she beats me regularly), and even my 20-something sons enjoyed playing. Memoir'44 has some subtle but effective wargaming tactics to it in the card play and movement of the units. The terrain pieces determine "kill zones" for units in overwatch and "sanctuaries" for spent units. My daughter caught on very fast and this is a wargame for people that would never play a complicated wargame like "Command Decision", but it still gives the grognard the "feel" of a real wargame. The games play out quickly also for time-contrained individuals. Up to 4 can play with one game, but for 4-6 players on two teams, buy 2 games and put them together for real command and control experiences. The game comes with over a dozen historical scenarios and many more are avaailable on the "Days of Wonder" website. The Memoir '44 website supports additional scenarios, FAQ, and player interaction. Highly Recommended. High replay value. There are many small plastic pieces and cardboard terrain pieces so small children should be monitored (as always).

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learn a little history while you play with cool toy soldiers, June 24, 2006

By	D. Edwards (Shoreline, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

Memoir '44 is a two player (more can play with additional copies) game about WWII ground combat in Europe, simple enough to be played by my six year old (with adult help) yet interesting enough to be enjoyed by those who are used to far more complex military simulations. Fast playing and good looking, it is fun and despite the simplicity, it retains a good historical and simulative flavor.

Memoir '44 uses small plastic figures to represent military units, that fight battles on a cardboard map with a hexagon grid superimposed over it. A deck of colorfuly illustrated cards drives the action, and combat is resolved with some nonstandard dice.

The figures include infantry, armor, artillery and some obstacles like barbed wire. They add a lot of visual oomph to the game, and will capture the imagination of anyone who has played "toy soldiers". The figures can represent squads to regiments or larger units, depending on the scenario being played.

The map is two sided, with one side featuring an invasion beach, and the other European countryside. The maps are customized for each scenario with large cardboad hexagon tiles, so environments from urban to rural can be represented. The map is good looking and practical, with hexes large enough to hold the multiple figures representing the forces involved.

The map is divided in to three zones: Left, right and center. The cards each player recieves allow the player to move and attack in one or all of these zones, adding uncertainty to the game. Attacks are resolved with specially marked six sided dice, and players win the game by inflicting losses on the enemy or taking key points on the map.

Most scenarios can be played in an hour or less, although setting up all those cool figures can take a half hour or so.

Veteran wargamers will find Memoir '44 a refreshingly fast playing and fun light game. It is suitable for players who have never played a wargame before, and anyone capable of grasping "Monopoly" should be OK with learning to play Memoir '44.

There are expansions available that bring this game system to the Eastern front and the Pacific.

My six year old boy enjoys the game, and even my wife will play it. A great game for those with any interest in learning about WWII history, or just seeking a fun, competitive game that is fast playing, often tense and looks really good sitting on your table.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gagawolala Review - A New Classic for 2 Players, June 24, 2008

By	CT Huang "Gagawolala" (Queens, New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

How to tell if a game is right for most people?

Look see how many expansions it currently has, it will tell you how popular this game is.

I was hesitant about buying this game at the beginning but I found out later this is a MUST BUY for mid to heavy gamers. WHY?

You know, most of the boardgames are designed for multiple players, like 3, 4, 5 or more. More people the merrier. But not every time I can get 3 or 4 or 5 people to my house to play. At least I have not meet so many gamers who are as crazy about games as me.

If you can only get 1 friends to stop by or just 1 of your family members who got nothing else to do, this is the perfect game for 2 of you.

The rules is 10 times easier than Axis and Allies (I still have not figure out how to play Axis and Allies exactly), the game goes between 30 ~ 45 minutes, you get to see how is your opponent's brain is wired (good way to learn about a person), and you will get addicted.

Another success by Days Of Wonder