
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,836
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Shadows Over Normandie
- 2–3 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2015

Expansion for Heroes of Normandie: Big Red One Edition
2022
Rules assistance for Heroes of Normandie: Big Red One Edition – More Bacon #1
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 – More Bacon #1 is an expansion for Heroes of Normandie: Big Red One Edition released in 2022 for 2 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Yann and Clem and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
Who wouldn’t take a little extra bacon? This pack contains a new American Hero from the Big Red One, as well as a grenade customization so your heroes don’t end up naked in the middle of the battlefield. Two Intelligence cards that can be added to your deck before a game, if your opponent adds it too of course. And finally, two beautiful resealable cloth bags featuring the Big Red One and the 2nd Panzer (US & GE units from the Heroes of Normandie: Big Red One Edition Core Box) that will allow you to keep your orders token and your dice safe between battles. -description from the publisher
Heroes of Normandie: Big Red One Edition – More Bacon #1 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 Heroes of Normandie: Big Red One Edition – More Bacon #1 is 30–60 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 Heroes of Normandie: Big Red One Edition – More Bacon #1 for ages 14 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 – More Bacon #1 belongs to these categories: Wargame, World War II, and Expansion for Base-game. 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 – More Bacon #1 are: Yann and Clem. 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 – More Bacon #1 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.