# Invasion 1944: The Americans in Normandy – Introductory Game to Panzer Grenadier

Invasion 1944: The Americans in Normandy – Introductory Game to Panzer Grenadier is a board game for 1–2 players. It plays in 30–180 minutes and is meant for ages 12 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 2.

- **Players:** 1–2 (best with 2)
- **Playing time:** 30–180 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 12+
- **Complexity:** 3 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2016
- **Categories:** Wargame, World War II
- **Mechanics:** Secret Unit Deployment, Hexagon Grid, Dice Rolling, Modular Board, Simulation

**Designers:** Mike Perryman, Matt Ward (II), Daniel Rouleau

**Artists:** Susan Robinson, Michael Bennighof, Guy Riessen

**Publishers:** Avalanche Press Ltd.

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alphaspel | 699 kr | https://alphaspel.se/491-bradspel/164599-invasion-1944-the-americans-in-normandy-introductory-game-to-panzer-grenadier |

## Expansions

- [Panzer Grenadier: Na Forsai Cosanta](https://www.ludoya.com/games/panzer-grenadier-na-forsai-cosanta)
- [Panzer Grenadier: Fighting Irish](https://www.ludoya.com/games/panzer-grenadier-fighting-irish)
- [Dishonor Before Death: The Waffen SS in France 1944](https://www.ludoya.com/games/dishonor-before-death-the-waffen-ss-in-france-1944)

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/invasion-1944-the-americans-in-normandy-introductory-game-to-panzer-grenadier)
- [Invasion 1944: The Americans in Normandy – Introductory Game to Panzer Grenadier in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/invasion-1944-the-americans-in-normandy-introductory-game-to-panzer-grenadier)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/184505)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-20. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._