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Our Verdict
If you already enjoy D-Day Dice and want more campaign and more players, Overlord is a feast! This expansion supercharges the base game with more strategic options and flexibility for larger groups.
Highlights
- Expands campaign and players
- More maps and scenarios
- New specialists and items
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- Extensive translation needed
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Get ready to relive one of WWII's most crucial moments with D-Day Dice (Second Edition): Overlord! This expansion supercharges the base game with a ton of new content to make your campaigns even more epic. If you enjoy the adrenaline rush of commanding troops and making high-pressure decisions, Overlord is for you.
The package includes full campaign rules, allowing you to dive headfirst into longer and more challenging narratives. For the strategists out there, there's a new battle map of Gold Beach, featuring a bunker that will cause headaches, plus the Juno Beach II variant.
Want more action? The expansion adds components for two more players, bringing the total up to 12! This means more RWB dice, new specialists with unique resource cards (yes, Greece and Norway join the fray!), and exclusive unit markers for that special touch.
And it doesn't stop there: a complete set of awards, items, and vehicles awaits you, along with 4 new and exclusive awards to crown your victories. Overlord is for those who already love D-Day Dice and want to expand the experience, adding more strategic depth and flexibility for larger groups. It's time to land and show who's in charge!
The package includes full campaign rules, allowing you to dive headfirst into longer and more challenging narratives. For the strategists out there, there's a new battle map of Gold Beach, featuring a bunker that will cause headaches, plus the Juno Beach II variant.
Want more action? The expansion adds components for two more players, bringing the total up to 12! This means more RWB dice, new specialists with unique resource cards (yes, Greece and Norway join the fray!), and exclusive unit markers for that special touch.
And it doesn't stop there: a complete set of awards, items, and vehicles awaits you, along with 4 new and exclusive awards to crown your victories. Overlord is for those who already love D-Day Dice and want to expand the experience, adding more strategic depth and flexibility for larger groups. It's time to land and show who's in charge!
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Publisher
Word Forge Games, Giant Roc, Maldito Games, Nuts! Publishing
Designer
Emmanuel Aquin
Do I need the base D-Day Dice game to play this expansion?
Yes, Overlord is an expansion and requires the D-Day Dice (Second Edition) base game to be played.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion adds components for 2 more players, allowing the base game to be played by up to 12 players.
What is the average playtime with this expansion?
The playtime remains around 45 minutes, but full campaigns can take longer depending on the number of scenarios played.
Does the game become more complex with Overlord?
The overall complexity remains similar, but the new campaign options and maps add strategic depth and replayability.
Do I need to translate the game to play?
Yes, the game has extensive language dependency and requires a full translation of components and rules to be played.
What are the main new features Overlord brings?
New campaign rules, variant maps for Gold Beach and Juno Beach II, support for more players, new specialists, items, and exclusive awards.