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Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you're a Memoir '44 fan who enjoys intense historical scenarios, this expansion is perfect for bringing the harshness of winter to your battles!
Highlights
- Thematic and immersive scenarios
- New winter components
- Expands Memoir '44 gameplay
- Variety of new units
Keep in mind
- Requires Memoir '44 base game
- Advanced scenarios need more expansions
- Moderate language dependency
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Get ready to face the cold and harshness of winter with the 'Winter Wars' expansion for Memoir '44! If you enjoy the series and want more tactical challenges, this box brings everything to transform your battlefield into a snowy landscape. It includes 88 new tiles to create icy terrains, plus markers and 28 special unit badges that will give your games that 'mission impossible' feel. There are also 20 Winter Combat cards, inspired by the urban combat cards, and 80 new Command cards focused on Breakthrough battles, perfect for simulating the intensity of the Battle of the Bulge.
The rules have been adapted for combat in the snow, and you also get new troops like the Tank Destroyer and Heavy Anti-Tank Guns, as well as late-war versions of classic units. There are 10 brand-new scenarios, all centered around the two weeks of December 1944. The first six can be played with the base game and this expansion, but the four Breakthrough scenarios are more ambitious: they also require the 'Eastern Front' expansion and the 'Breakthrough' map set. Language dependency is moderate, so you might need a little help with translated cards or a reference sheet to fully dive into the coldest battles of World War II.
The rules have been adapted for combat in the snow, and you also get new troops like the Tank Destroyer and Heavy Anti-Tank Guns, as well as late-war versions of classic units. There are 10 brand-new scenarios, all centered around the two weeks of December 1944. The first six can be played with the base game and this expansion, but the four Breakthrough scenarios are more ambitious: they also require the 'Eastern Front' expansion and the 'Breakthrough' map set. Language dependency is moderate, so you might need a little help with translated cards or a reference sheet to fully dive into the coldest battles of World War II.
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Publisher
Days of Wonder, Edge Entertainment
Designer
Richard Borg
Artist
Cyrille Daujean
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the Memoir '44 base game to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! 'Winter Wars' is an expansion and requires the Memoir '44 base game to be played.
How many players can participate?
Just like the base game, this expansion is designed for 2 players.
What is the average playtime?
Games typically last between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on the chosen scenario and the players' familiarity with the rules.
Does the game's complexity increase significantly with this expansion?
The overall complexity remains similar to the base game, but the new winter scenarios and rules might require a bit more tactical attention from the players.
What new components are included in the box?
The expansion includes 88 winter tiles, 28 special unit badges, markers, winter combat cards, command cards, and new units like the Tank Destroyer.
Do all scenarios require other expansions besides this one?
No. The first 6 scenarios only use the base game and 'Winter Wars'. The 4 Breakthrough scenarios also require the 'Eastern Front' expansion and the 'Breakthrough' map set.
Is the game fully playable in English?
The rulebook and components are primarily in English. There might be a moderate language dependency for cards, and depending on your preference, you might want to find online translations or use a reference sheet.