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C.V.: A Game of the Battle of Midway
- 2–4 players
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- Complexity 3.8/5
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D-Day
1991
Rules assistance for D-Day
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for D-Day
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
D-Day is a board game released in 1991 for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by S. Craig Taylor and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
D-Day (Smithsonian Edition) is a re-designed, simplified version of the original 'classic' Avalon Hill D-Day- which had two versions as well: D-Day (1961) and D-Day (1977). It is one of The Avalon Hill Game Co's game in their Smithsonian Series. Two scenarios, one historical and one "what if", are covered by basic and optional rules. A complete historical background and list of weapons, tanks, and aircraft is included.
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Designers
Publishers
- The Avalon Hill Game Co
Questions and answers
D-Day 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 D-Day 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 D-Day 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.
D-Day has a complexity rating of 2.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
D-Day belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and 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 D-Day are: S. Craig Taylor. 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 D-Day 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.