Operation Overlord

Operation Overlord is a strategic World War II wargame simulating the Normandy campaign, from the D-Day landings on June 6th, 1944 to the breakout toward Paris. Players take command of Allied and German forces in an asymmetric confrontation focused on operational planning, logistics, and fog of war.

Designed for experienced players, it delivers a deep and historically grounded operational simulation.

Key Features

• Strategic simulation of the Normandy campaign (June–August 1944)
• Block system with hidden units and fog of war
• Strong asymmetry between Allied offense and German defense
• Advanced logistics, intelligence, and operational planning systems
• Event-driven gameplay with historical and alternative outcomes
• Multiple scenarios + full 12-week campaign
• High replayability

Gameplay System

The game uses an alternating activation system by sector, where players take turns activating forces. Combat resolution integrates strength values, modifiers, and event cards, simulating battlefield uncertainty.

Core gameplay focuses on:

• operational planning
• supply and logistics management
• intelligence and counter-intelligence

Box Contents

• 1 game board
• 4 army boards
• 111 blocks
• 153 cards
• 3 marker sheets
• 4 scenario booklets
• 1 rulebook
• 2 player aids

Technical Data

• Players: 2 (optional 3 with advanced rules)
• Playtime: 4–8 hours
• Complexity: 6 / 10
• Scale: Operational
• Theme: WWII – Normandy

Designer: Clem

Developer and artistic director: Patrick Gebhardt

Graphic designer: Pablo Bazerque

Special contributions:

Jim Falkus,

Edgar Gallego,

Hans Korting