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Rules assistance for Heroes of Normandie: FFI – La Cellule de Guesclin
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- 2 players
- 30–60 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Heroes of Normandie: FFI – La Cellule de Guesclin
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Heroes of Normandie: FFI – La Cellule de Guesclin is an expansion for Heroes of Normandie released in 2017 for 2 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Yann and Clem and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point Movement.
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About the game
A set of two fan-made 'Print & Play' punchboards that expand the FFI army of Heroes of Normandie. Made by the Devil Pig Games French forum moderator, GDuprez. Approved by Devil Pig Games' Yann and Clem as an 'official product'. Part of the four punchboard expansion, Cthulhu Mythos Call #3. New for the FFI: • Recruitment tile for Julie Aubrac. • Recruitment tile for Michel and his 'Cellule de Guesclin'. • PIAT squad • Side-car motorcycle squad • Mortar squad • 'Traction à Gaz' car with the scout ability • Citroën T23 Transport Trucks (without weapons) • Recruitment options: 'Bicycles', 'Knife', 'Tricky' and 'Concealed' to improve your FFI troops. ______________________________ Quoting GDuprez, January 2018: "As you know, during the past months the Pigs have been extremely busy (that’s putting it mildly): finalisation of the card game KS as well as that of Age of Towers, add to that of course, the creation of Black Reach. Meanwhile, since HoN and SoN were lying somewhat dormant, I tried to create units, tiles, markers and other options. Thanks to Clem and Yann who generously gave precious advice and granted access to the rich graphic library of Devil Pig, I have been equiped with both intel and means to embark on this adventure which is in all quite new to me. But where to begin? Clearly, the problem was not finding an idea but choosing the right one from my vast amount of ideas… The arrival of the FFI dice and order tokens tilted the balance. Reading up on the subject along with finding several internet images pertaining to the French Resistance provided inspiration. My vision on how this page of our history is intertwined with the secret war in the universe of Achtung Cthulhu prompted me to create a new FFI unit and different options. For a long time I wanted to expand this faction so as to turn it into a complete and in certain cases independent army. Initially made to represent only the French Resistance, an FFI army can be used to depict any group of civilians that has taken up arms, regardless of their nationality in the scenario or whether they are deployed in the HoN or SoN universe. I spent many hours in front of my screen, with trials and errors, corrections, new attempts… So finally today, I have the pleasure of presenting to you, my first punchboard. It is approved by Yann and Clem and validated as an official DPG product."
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Questions and answers
Heroes of Normandie: FFI – La Cellule de Guesclin 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: FFI – La Cellule de Guesclin 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: FFI – La Cellule de Guesclin 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: FFI – La Cellule de Guesclin belongs to these categories: Wargame, Print & Play, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point 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: FFI – La Cellule de Guesclin 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: FFI – La Cellule de Guesclin as an expansion for Heroes of Normandie. 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 to use it. Check that your edition of Heroes of Normandie is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.