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Destination: Normandy
2009
Rules assistance for Destination: Normandy
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 25 min
- 9+
- Complexity 1.4/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Destination: Normandy
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Destination: Normandy is a board game released in 2009 for 1–2 players, 25 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Danny Holte and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Simulation.
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About the game
Destination: Normandy is a two-player, introductory historical strategy game that covers the Normandy campaign from June-August. Intended for those new to the hobby or for those wanting a very quick, easy to play game between other games or for a tournament. 1 8-1/2 x 11" game map w/large hexes 1 8-page rulebook, filled with color examples of play 1 Countersheet w/24 5/8" counters 1 CRT/Time Record Card 1 6-sided die 2 plastic storage bags Information from DDH Games page: Number of Players: 1-2 Avg. Playing Time: 20-30 minutes Complexity: 2/10, Solitaire Suitability: 8/10 Ages: 10 and up Scale: 1 turn= roughly a week Units= one corps Play would be reminiscent of SPI's old "Strike Force One" but has a bit more depth and a historical basis. There are a couple of optional rules and the game is well-balanced.
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- Kokusai-Tsushin Co., Ltd. (国際通信社)
- DDH Games
Questions and answers
Destination: Normandy supports 1–2 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 Destination: Normandy is 25 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 Destination: Normandy for ages 9 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.
Destination: Normandy has a complexity rating of 1.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Destination: Normandy belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Simulation. 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 Destination: Normandy are: Danny Holte. 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 Destination: Normandy 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.