Memoir '44 expansions
Winter / Desert Board Map vs Breakthrough Kit
| Question | Winter / Desert Board Map | Breakthrough Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Worth it | Depends on your group |
| Buy order | #3 for Memoir '44 | #4 for Memoir '44 |
| What it adds | A double-sided board, desert on one side and winter on the other, with simplified campaign rules and Blitz rules. | Two double-sided 9-panel oversize boards covering countryside, beach, winter and desert, with new Breakthrough scenarios. |
| What it fixes | Gives the desert and snow settings a proper board instead of the base game's green countryside. | Lets Breakthrough battles play out on bigger 13x17 hex maps. |
| Type | Expansion | Expansion |
| Players | 2 players | 2 players |
| Rules load | About the same rules load | Adds more rules |
| Best for | Fine for any group | Best for experienced groups |
| What you need | Requires the base game; best with Eastern Front or Terrain Pack/Mediterranean. | Just the base game |
| Price guide | $20–$40 | $40–$60 |
| More | Winter / Desert Board Map details | Breakthrough Kit details |