
- BGG rank
- BGG #226
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Memoir '44
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2004

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Bitter Woods Deluxe Edition: Expansion is an expansion for Bitter Woods Deluxe Edition released in 2004 for 2–4 players, 180–480 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Randy Heller and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
This expansion includes an expansion rule book, a new scenario with set up aids and a set of new counters to play the scenario. The scenario is called Erasing the Bulge and starts with the Ger Dec 30AM turn and ends with the allied Jan 4 PM turn. This also comes with a double sided players aid with rules and optional rules on 1 side and a battle map and Order of Battle on the other side.
Bitter Woods Deluxe Edition: Expansion supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Bitter Woods Deluxe Edition: Expansion is 180–480 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Bitter Woods Deluxe Edition: Expansion for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Bitter Woods Deluxe Edition: Expansion has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Bitter Woods Deluxe Edition: Expansion belongs to these categories: Wargame, World War II, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Bitter Woods Deluxe Edition: Expansion are: Randy Heller. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Bitter Woods Deluxe Edition: Expansion as an expansion for Bitter Woods Deluxe Edition. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Bitter Woods Deluxe Edition to use it. Check that your edition of Bitter Woods Deluxe Edition is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.