- BGG rating
- 7.9
Rules assistance for Bolt Action: Campaign – D-Day: Overlord
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Bolt Action: Campaign – D-Day: Overlord
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Bolt Action: Campaign – D-Day: Overlord is an expansion for Bolt Action released in 2019 for 2–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Robert Vella and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Action Points.
About the game
Normandy, 6 June 1944. The Allies undertake the largest and most ambitious amphibious landings in history to return the fight to Western Europe. This new Campaign Book for Bolt Action allows players to take command of both Allied forces assaulting the beaches and inland defences and those of the axis manning such fortifications. New, linked scenarios, rules, troop types, and Theatre Selectors provide plenty of options for novice and veteran players alike.
Designers
Publishers
- Osprey Games
- Warlord Games
Questions and answers
Bolt Action: Campaign – D-Day: Overlord supports 2–6 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 Bolt Action: Campaign – D-Day: Overlord is 120 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 Bolt Action: Campaign – D-Day: Overlord 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.
Bolt Action: Campaign – D-Day: Overlord belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Action Points. 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 Bolt Action: Campaign – D-Day: Overlord are: Robert Vella. 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 Bolt Action: Campaign – D-Day: Overlord as an expansion for Bolt Action. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Bolt Action to use it. Check that your edition of Bolt Action is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.