
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,813
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Heroes of Normandie
- 2 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2014

Expansion for Heroes of Normandie: Big Red One Edition
2023
Rules assistance for Heroes of Normandie: Big Red One Edition – Battle for Caen: Operation Epsom, Charnwood & Goodwood
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Heroes of Normandie: Big Red One Edition – Battle for Caen: Operation Epsom, Charnwood & Goodwood is an expansion for Heroes of Normandie: Big Red One Edition released in 2023 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Yann and Clem, Clem Seurat, and Yann Uhart and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
July 1944, to liberate the city of Caen and its surroundings, the brave soldiers of His Majesty launched a series of operations which required 7 Infantry Divisions, 9 Armored Divisions and 4 Armored Brigades. They were fighting the biggest battle of the Normandy Campaign. Relive those epic battles through the 6 scenarios of this campaign. From the hills south of Caen, to the heart of the city, fight house by house, grove by grove, until victory. Break through the German defense lines, destroy the tanks of the SS Panzer Divisions, and drive the Germans out of France! Long live the King! You must have the Heroes of Normandie base game in order to use this Scenario Pack. You can also combine this game with any Heroes System expansions. This is Battle Pack #2, covering Operations Epsom - Charnwood - Goodwood. — description from the publisher
Heroes of Normandie: Big Red One Edition – Battle for Caen: Operation Epsom, Charnwood & Goodwood 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 Heroes of Normandie: Big Red One Edition – Battle for Caen: Operation Epsom, Charnwood & Goodwood is 30 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 Heroes of Normandie: Big Red One Edition – Battle for Caen: Operation Epsom, Charnwood & Goodwood 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.
Heroes of Normandie: Big Red One Edition – Battle for Caen: Operation Epsom, Charnwood & Goodwood belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement. 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 Heroes of Normandie: Big Red One Edition – Battle for Caen: Operation Epsom, Charnwood & Goodwood are: Yann and Clem, Clem Seurat, and Yann Uhart. 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 Heroes of Normandie: Big Red One Edition – Battle for Caen: Operation Epsom, Charnwood & Goodwood as an expansion for Heroes of Normandie: Big Red One Edition. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Heroes of Normandie: Big Red One Edition to use it. Check that your edition of Heroes of Normandie: Big Red One Edition is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.