
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,327
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Spartacus Imperator
- 2 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2011

Expansion for Heroes of Normandie: The Tactical Card Game
2019
Rules assistance for Heroes of Normandie: The Tactical Card Game – Battle of the Bulge
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Heroes of Normandie: The Tactical Card Game – Battle of the Bulge is an expansion for Heroes of Normandie: The Tactical Card Game released in 2019 for 2 players, 30–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Pascal Bernard and Patrick Receveur and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Simulation.
In the spring of 1940, the Wehrmacht moved through the Ardennes to take the Allies by surprise and encircle them. Petain said: “If the Germans pass through the Ardennes, we’ll shoot them like rabbits”. No such luck – the hunters were at the other end of Belgium and were caught in a trap. In December 1944, the Wehrmacht tries the same trick again – but this time in the snow without air superiority or enough fuel… The surprise will certainly shock the Allies, but the white rabbits are going to suffer a serious counter-attack! Expansion content: 12 US cards 12 German cards 2 double-sided Battle Maps 1 rules sheet 5 scenarios sheets
Heroes of Normandie: The Tactical Card Game – Battle of the Bulge 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: The Tactical Card Game – Battle of the Bulge is 30–90 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: The Tactical Card Game – Battle of the Bulge 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: The Tactical Card Game – Battle of the Bulge has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Heroes of Normandie: The Tactical Card Game – Battle of the Bulge belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Wargame. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, 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 Heroes of Normandie: The Tactical Card Game – Battle of the Bulge are: Pascal Bernard and Patrick Receveur. 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: The Tactical Card Game – Battle of the Bulge as an expansion for Heroes of Normandie: The Tactical Card Game. 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: The Tactical Card Game to use it. Check that your edition of Heroes of Normandie: The Tactical Card Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.