
- BGG rank
- BGG #227
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Memoir '44
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2004

2005
Rules assistance for Blitzkrieg 1940: Hannut et Stonne
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

For 2 players
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Blitzkrieg 1940: Hannut et Stonne is a board game released in 2005 for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Philippe Naud and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
First edition: It is a development of the game system that appeared in VV #7, Abbeville 1940 and covers two other battles in the 1940 campaign, Hannut and Stonne. Both maps together take up one standard Vae Victis map. As with all Vae Victis games, counters need to be mounted and cut apart prior to play. Vae Victis issue 63. VV #63 also includes an ASL scenario and errata for the VV Las Navas de Tolosa, 1212 game.
Blitzkrieg 1940: Hannut et Stonne supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Blitzkrieg 1940: Hannut et Stonne is 60 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 Blitzkrieg 1940: Hannut et Stonne 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.
Blitzkrieg 1940: Hannut et Stonne 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.
Blitzkrieg 1940: Hannut et Stonne belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. 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 Blitzkrieg 1940: Hannut et Stonne are: Philippe Naud. 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 Blitzkrieg 1940: Hannut et Stonne as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.