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Expansion for Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of Normandy
Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of Normandy – The Untold Stories Vol. 1
2018
Rules assistance for Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of Normandy – The Untold Stories Vol. 1
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of Normandy – The Untold Stories Vol. 1
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Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of Normandy – The Untold Stories Vol. 1 is an expansion for Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of Normandy released in 2018 for 1–2 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jeff Lewis and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Modular Board, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Battles that Tell More than Just a Story Heroes of Normandy – The Untold Stories Vol. 1 is an expansion module for Lock 'n Load Tactical's Heroes of Normandy. It contains eight new scenarios, plus a bonus scenario in which two scenarios are combined to form a larger one. The idea for this expansion started from a long desire to tell these stories as well as enjoying hearing them. One of the many wonderful things with books, comics and of course games is sharing the fun together. Many hours of storytelling can start off with “Do you remember, or I can’t believe this happened.” It is clear to us we weren’t the only ones who enjoy hearing these stories. We wanted our stories to be told with characters you know and enjoy playing our games but at the same time if you never played one of our games you would still enjoy reading these stories. So, a number of the story elements are taken from our Lock ’n Load Tactical game series, specifically the names of leaders, heroes, units, and the occasional moments inspired by our own gameplay. By doing this it has added a new level to our stories and added the ability and similarity for these men and their stories to live on not just in our games but also in our stories and hearts. The scenarios do not have to be played in order and are presented here in the same order in which they appear in the book. Most of them can be played in 45 minutes or fewer, and the replay value is high. It was also nice to get the little-used British commando units into some more scenarios. Three new 4K X-Maps are included that depict the lush Norman countryside, presenting winding streams, tree-lined farms, and a quaint village. Vital bridges need to be destroyed, important villages need to be controlled, daring rescues need to be made and vengeance must be doled out no matter the cost. Heroics, leadership and, as always, luck can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Now you can read or listen to the stories and then play them out on your gaming table! Requirements: To play Heroes of Normandy – The Untold Stories you must own Lock ‘n Load Tactical – Heroes of Normandy. -description from publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Lock 'n Load Publishing, LLC.
Questions and answers
Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of Normandy – The Untold Stories Vol. 1 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 Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of Normandy – The Untold Stories Vol. 1 is 60–90 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 Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of Normandy – The Untold Stories Vol. 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.
Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of Normandy – The Untold Stories Vol. 1 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Territory Building, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Modular Board, and Hexagon Grid. 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 Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of Normandy – The Untold Stories Vol. 1 are: Jeff Lewis. 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 Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of Normandy – The Untold Stories Vol. 1 as an expansion for Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of Normandy. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of Normandy to use it. Check that your edition of Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of Normandy is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.