
- BGG rank
- BGG #258
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Commands & Colors: Ancients
- 2 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2006

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Memoir '44: New Flight Plan is an expansion for Memoir '44 released in 2019 for 2–8 players, 40–120 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Richard Borg and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
Air supremacy was a constant challenge during World War II. In the Battle of France, the Luftwaffe's powerful Stukas were a key component to the German's blitzkrieg strategy that led them to victory. Over the English Channel, the heroism of RAF pilots saved their country from an invasion. In the skies of Kursk, Smolensk and Stalingrad, many Soviet pilots defended their land against German bombs. And when the Allied forces landed in Europe, it was under a constant aerial cover of fighters, fighter-bombers, and bombers. At that time, Allied air supremacy was at its pinnacle. In the Memoir '44: New Flight Plan expansion, players can deploy air units such as fighters, fighter-bombers and even bombers to support their troops on the battlefield. This is not the first time airplanes will make an appearance in the Memoir '44 system, but with its all new set of streamlined rules, Memoir '44: New Flight Plan grants many new tactical options and is compatible with all existing scenarios in all theaters of operation. The expansion also comes with 21 new scenarios and 16 finely-crafted, legendary planes, in impressive sizes, such as the B-17 that measures 72mm by 101mm.
Memoir '44: New Flight Plan supports 2–8 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 Memoir '44: New Flight Plan is 40–120 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 Memoir '44: New Flight Plan for ages 8 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.
Memoir '44: New Flight Plan has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Memoir '44: New Flight Plan belongs to these categories: Wargame, World War II, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board. 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 Memoir '44: New Flight Plan are: Richard Borg. 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 Memoir '44: New Flight Plan as an expansion for Memoir '44. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Memoir '44 to use it. Check that your edition of Memoir '44 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.