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Board game · miniatures, war

Memoir '44

Richard Borg

2004 · 2⁠–⁠8 players, best with 2 · 30⁠–⁠60 min · ages 8+

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How many players

For 2 to 8 players, best with 2.

  • 2 players: best
  • 3 players
  • 4 players
  • 5 players
  • 6 players
  • 7 players
  • 8 players

Weight and time

Medium-light: 2.3 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 30–60 minutes, for ages 8 and up.

On other sites

  • BoardGameGeek7.6/1026,711 ratings
  • BGG rank147thamong all games

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How to play Memoir '44

Players use cards to direct troops across a hex-based battlefield, moving units and rolling dice to resolve attacks in World War II scenarios. It feels like a brisk, accessible battle game with tactical choices shaped by the cards in hand. It suits players who want a lighter war game, especially as a two-player game; it supports 2 to 8 players and takes 30 to 60 minutes.

Mechanics

  • Area majority
  • Card-driven campaign
  • Command cards
  • Dice rolling
  • Die icon resolution
  • Grid movement
  • Hand management
  • Hex grid
  • Line of sight
  • Modular board
  • Movement points
  • Campaign
  • Simulation

Credits Memoir '44

  • DesignRichard Borg
  • ArtCyrille Daujean
  • ArtJulien Delval
  • PublisherEdge Entertainment

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Game details Memoir '44

Year published
2004
Players
2–8, best with 2
Playing time
30–60 minutes
Age
ages 8+
Weight
2.3 out of 5
Designer
Richard Borg
Publisher
Edge Entertainment

Frequently asked questions Memoir '44

How many players is Memoir '44 for?

For 2 to 8 players. It plays best with 2.

How long does a game take?

30 to 60 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 8 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Can two people play?

Yes. It plays with 2–8.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 13, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku