Heroes of Normandie

A project in Paris, France by Devil Pig Games
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A game of heroic tactical warfare inspired by Hollywood world war II movies (with blood, guts and devil pigs...).
Backers: 955
Average Pledge Per Backer: £158

Funded: £150,476 of £30,000
Dates: Mar 8th -> Apr 27th (50 days)
Project By: Devil Pig Games
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Latest News

V for VICTORY !!

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Gentlemen, This is not a victory.This is a HUGE SUCCESS !This moment is awesome, YOU are awesome !All this is thank to YOU ! We dreamt a game, you made it come to life ! When you will be old and that your grand children will ask you " hey gran'pa,... (Read More)

last 10 minutes deal, add 2.5£ for the British dice.

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
And the 150K should be unlocked !  (Read More)

140K !

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Next step, 150K...  (Read More)

New Stretch Goals...

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Who knows ?  (Read More)

German Reinforcement

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
For those of you who want to balance a little bit the two sides, here some new German troops to oppose to the Brits !  (Read More)

120K? Done...

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys, we just broke throught the 120K£ stretch goal so all say hello to the canadian weapon platoon.  (Read More)

Ambush !

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
And now... A Stug IV, with opp fire (the stug III/IV with the 7,5 cm StuK 40 L/43 or L/48 was supposed to be a tank hunter at first). Ambush ! And the stug will be allowed to carry a squad counter too.  (Read More)

Achtung Panther !

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is a "wip" sample of a Panther tank for HoN (Panzer Lehr from the panzer group). As you can see, our models are quite in line in terms of historicity and design. Enjoy ! (Tactical markings will be added later).  (Read More)

110K Stretch Goal's break & Special Announcement

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
One more Stretch goal unlocked and a new message... We can't unfortunatly add quality bags into the core game box because of high final production price. So, and because lots of you asked for bags and dice, we propose you this Special Kickstarter... (Read More)

Work in progress :

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
1 tile for Sainte-Mère-Eglise and the bridge from rivers tiles set. it's not finish !  (Read More)

The BIG 100K UPDATE

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it !! Thank to all of you ! To be honnest, we hoped it but didn't expect it for real if you know what i mean. We're amazed by what's going on ! Amazed, excited, happy and proud ! So here's the 100K Update : Wittmann's unlocked so Lovat is the... (Read More)

FFI for 90K !

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=QRhg-Ioik8cWittmann is so close now...  (Read More)

New stretch goals and German demo

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Here are three new stretch goals. More will arrive soon. And the german version for the demo is available on our website : http://devil-pig-games.com/ Thanks to G. Uitz for translation and adaptation.  (Read More)

80K unlocked !

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
next step :  (Read More)

Sainte Mère Eglise- Village map (WIP)

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Here are some samples of a village map we are working on... Enjoy ! (Read More)

English draft version of the rules are available

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Here they are, thanks to Nathan !  This is a draft version. http://www.devil-pig-games.com/  Some changes can occure later. These changes could come from us or from you. That's why we opened a thread here :... (Read More)

First Heroic Platoon : Miller's Rangers !

April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
As you know Heroes of Normandie is a game of heroes... But heroes are not only individuals, they are brothers in arms also. All people say hello to our first Heroic Platoon : Miller's Rangers !  (Read More)

70k Unlocked ! We are 500 we are legion !

April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
And more to come ! Further Stretch goals will be unveiled after the 100k Stretch goal is reached. (Read More)

30 alternative screenprinted wooden order tokens

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Rules for 3 to 4 players will be available to download on our website in september.  (Read More)

Splash ! 65K stretch goal's unlocked !

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
You can now insert some freshness on your battlefield with this very romantic french river tiles... And for the next one, let all sing "God Save the King" (this time...)  (Read More)

Design Notes

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Gentlemen, Laurent speaking. Have a look there for Heroes of Normandie Design Notes : http://boardgamegeek.com/thread/962605/heroes-of-normandie-design-notes  (Read More)

DUST Mod details

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Axies : Ludwig (Panzer Kampflaüfer), Heinrich (Panzer Aufklärerlaüfer 1-A), Hans ( (Panzer Aufklärerlaüfer 1-A), Laser Grenadiers, Heavy Recon Grenadiers, Axis Gorillas, Axis Zombie (just one), Sigrid, Markus and Totenmeister. Allies: Hot Dog... (Read More)

God Save the Queen !

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Here they are ! Next one is :  (Read More)

US TANK PLATOON

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
already inclued in all pledges from 75£  (Read More)

DUST Mod Unlocked !

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Ready to crush some Deep Ones with your walkers in the Normandie countryside ? And next stretch goals, the British Infantry Platoon... Hope they will finish their tea on time ;)  (Read More)

Scenario sets bundle pack

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
For every backer who purchases the 3 scenario sets (Ste-Mère-Eglise, Carentan & Pegasus Bridge) we offer him the last stretch goal to unlock (so we will edit it). Current one is Wittmann & Tigre group. If the 100K are reached, we'll create... (Read More)

55K action cards unlocked !

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
next steep :  (Read More)

1 Beach Tile set from Landing

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Final beach Tile set from Landing and some WIP token from the Battlefield set bunker and defense.  (Read More)

Recon platoon & private Kowalski

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Recon Platoon : Use the light recon platoon and gain a tactical advantage by deploying your troops on the battlefield. already included in all pledges from 90£  (Read More)

50K unlocked !

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Victory ! Victoire ! Sieg ! Victoria ! победа ! Vittoria ! Here we are, 50K... Keep on moving ! Never step back...  (Read More)

More Zombies !

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Content : Zombies ! Special zombies ! Doomed House and Mass Graves...  (Read More)

Achtung! Cthulhu MOD for Heroes of Normandie is unlocked ! Fhtagn !

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
As my grand father used to say "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn". The trouble is, the Great Old Ones raised again and turned his eyes toward Normandie. At this time, June 1944, the human activity couldn't let him unmoved... Here we... (Read More)

Premier jet des règles !

April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
First of all, we want to apologize to our english spoken backers. This first draft of the rules is only in french. Anyway, you'll be able to download an english version very soon.  Donc, chers supporteurs francophones, nous sommes heureux de vous... (Read More)

45K Stretch goal unlocked

April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
A big fortified farm with some haystacks.  (Read More)

Shipping Costs updated

April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
As we said from the  beginning, we were working on shipping costs. We received yesterday the new rates and are pleased to announce you a 25% discount ! We wanted to wait a little bit to tell the world to avoid a drop. But we decided to do it now.... (Read More)

Why You Should Back Heroes Of Normandie On Kickstarter

April 6th - via: boardgamegeek.com
This list will present ten reasons why you should take a long hard look at Devil Pig Games' new creation, the World War 2 movie-inspired boardgame Heroes of Normandie, currently Kickstarting at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1538673930/heroes-of-nor.... This is my first attempt at a GeekList, so please be gentle. FULL DISCLOSURE: I am already invested heavily (170 pounds) in this game. I do NOT work for Devil Pig, or have any professional or personal relationship with their company or anyone who works there. (Read More)

42,500 stretch goal unlocked

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
It's still a long way to Tipperary guys but oh God ! We just made it through 42,500£ thanks to you ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pddW-HeHAwo Next strategic objective : Achtung Cthulhu! stretch goal at 47,500£ All pics will be updated tomorow.... (Read More)

Pegasus Bridge scenario set's unlocked and available to purchase.

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
"Major Howard, your mission is to seize the Benouville bridge on the canal from Caen to the sea with your airlanding commando and prevent german forces to push the allies back to the sea". "You will Hold untill relieved". Airlanding troops suffered... (Read More)

Second Stretch Goal is unlocked !

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Transition Tiles are unlocked and added to all pledges. Enjoy ! By the way, we did some visual changes on our main page to present our Stretch Goals in a more efficient way. Don't worry, no content changed and we add the 75K Stretch Goal. It's three... (Read More)

Tactical Video Blog 2 (Corrected)

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
A small mistake slipped into the first version... Now it's corrected. Suppressive fire is a very important part of our gameplay. Only unit with the corresponding skill can perform suppressive fire. A suppressed unit has its movement reduced by 2 and... (Read More)

Tactical Video Blog 2

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Suppressive fire is a very important part of our gameplay. Only unit with the corresponding skill can perform suppressive fire. A  suppressed unit has its movement reduced by 2 and suffers a -2 penalty on every dice result. That's the best way to... (Read More)

War Pigs Fan Art

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
This guy made that for us... Because we love pigs we couldn't resist to show it.http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/406037970/pigs-vs-cows-custom-accessories-for-brickcon-2013…  (Read More)

Landing unlocked !

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Ok, here we are.  The LCVP are behind us and we have MG42 in front of us. The first battle is won but the war isn't over ! As Norman "Dutch" Cota said on the beach : "There are only two kinds of people who are staying on this beach: those who are... (Read More)

Heroes of Normandie is also compatible with 15mm minis.

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Heroes of Normandie is also compatible with 15mm minis. It's a perfect alternative system for all world war II figurines game. Its nervous and paced action system will blow your table top battle grounds with guts and heroism !  (Read More)

Shadows Over Normandie

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Devil Pig Games will produce an official expansion for Heroes of Normandie boardgame based on Achtung! Cthulhu licensing, called 'Shadows Over Normandie'. The expansion comes with 66 new cards, 6 new themed terrain tiles, 4 punchboards of counters... (Read More)

Carentan scenario set unlocked

March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Our fist unlocked item is the second scenario set. This is not a stretch goal, the first one will be Landing when we will hit 35K. It will be unlocked soon, very soon ! Focused on the battle of Carentan, this scenario set introduces the famous Lions... (Read More)

Become Heroes Of Normandie With Devil Pig Games

March 11th - via: beastsofwar.com
Check out this rather fun looking Kickstarter for a new board game by Devil Pig Games. If you've recently watched Inglorious Basterds or Saving Private Ryan then this might be for you! (Read More)

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