
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,023
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Operation Squad: World War Two
- 2 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2011

Rules assistance for Operation Overlord: Paratrooper Attack
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Operation Overlord: Paratrooper Attack is an expansion for Operation Overlord: Normandy 1944 released in 2004 for 2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Massimo Torriani and its main mechanics are Simulation and Variable Phase Order.
A supplement for Operation Overlord: Normandy 1944, containing detailed rules for English, German and American paratroopers, and 50 unpainted 1:72 plastic figures. Expands: Operation Overlord: Normandy 1944
Operation Overlord: Paratrooper Attack 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 Operation Overlord: Paratrooper Attack is 180 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 Operation Overlord: Paratrooper Attack 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.
Operation Overlord: Paratrooper Attack belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Simulation and Variable Phase Order. 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 Operation Overlord: Paratrooper Attack are: Massimo Torriani. 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 Operation Overlord: Paratrooper Attack as an expansion for Operation Overlord: Normandy 1944. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Operation Overlord: Normandy 1944 to use it. Check that your edition of Operation Overlord: Normandy 1944 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.