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Omaha Beachhead: Battle for the Bocage
1987
Rules assistance for Omaha Beachhead: Battle for the Bocage
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 120–300 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.8/5
Rules assistant for Omaha Beachhead: Battle for the Bocage
For 2 players
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Omaha Beachhead: Battle for the Bocage is a board game released in 1987 for 2 players, 120–300 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Joseph M. Balkoski and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
Omaha Beachhead: Battle for the Bocage is a grand tactical simulation of the American amphibious assault against the German-occupied coast of Normandy on June 6, 1944 and the subsequent ten-day battle for the beachhead. In turns representing one day, each player controls a force of infantry, artillery, tank, anti-tank, flak, and ranger units. The map, which was drawn from US Army maps actually carried in the battle, is a 1:50,000 representation of Normandy showing all of the geographical features that played a significant role in the campaign. Game Scale: Game Turn: 1 day Hex: .6 mile / 1.0 kilometer Units: Battalion Game Inventory: One 22 x 32" full color mapsheet Two dual-side printed countersheet (288 5/8" counters) One 24-page Omaha Beachhead rulebook One single-side printed Turn Record/Terrain Effects Summary/Track Display Player Aid Card One dual-side printed US Player Charts & Table Card One dual-side printed German Player Charts & Table Card One 10-sided die One plastic counter storage tray & lid Solitaire Playability: Medium Complexity Level: Medium Players: 2 or more Playing Time: 2-5 hours
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Questions and answers
Omaha Beachhead: Battle for the Bocage 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 Omaha Beachhead: Battle for the Bocage is 120–300 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 Omaha Beachhead: Battle for the Bocage 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.
Omaha Beachhead: Battle for the Bocage has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Omaha Beachhead: Battle for the Bocage belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, 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 Omaha Beachhead: Battle for the Bocage are: Joseph M. Balkoski. 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 Omaha Beachhead: Battle for the Bocage as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.