Which Expansion

Memoir '44 expansions

Base game: 2 players60 minDays of Wonder6 expansions checked
  1. #1 overall

    Eastern Front

    Buy this first

    Redditors who own the full set name Eastern or Mediterranean as the first army pack to buy, and say the theaters give the most extra 2-player scenarios for the money.

    Needs: Just the base game

    Adds: Soviet army pack: 42 infantry, 24 T-34 tanks, 6 ZIS-3 guns, 44 mostly winter terrain tiles, badges and 8 new scenarios.

    Fixes: Opens up Eastern Front battles and a second army to play, so a pair who has played the base scenarios often gets fresh, different-feeling fights.

    Expansion2 playersAbout the same rules loadFine for any groupPrice: $40–$60
    DetailsBuy:Amazon
  2. #2 overall

    Terrain Pack

    Worth it

    Owners say the equipment pack and later packs lean on it, and that many official and fan scenarios need Terrain Pack plus a theater pack.

    Needs: Just the base game

    Adds: New terrain tiles and landmarks (radar station, roads, railroad and train, bridges) plus Airborne and Engineer badges for building and playing a wider range of scenarios.

    Fixes: Adds the terrain variety that many fan and official scenarios call for, so more scenarios can be set up without substitutes.

    Expansion2 playersAbout the same rules loadFine for any groupPrice: $20–$40
    DetailsBuy:AmazonAsmodee
  3. #3 overall

    Winter / Desert Board Map

    Worth it

    Redditors recommend it alongside Eastern or Mediterranean so winter and desert scenarios look right, while noting it is mostly aesthetic.

    Needs: Requires the base game; best with Eastern Front or Terrain Pack/Mediterranean.

    Adds: A double-sided board, desert on one side and winter on the other, with simplified campaign rules and Blitz rules.

    Fixes: Gives the desert and snow settings a proper board instead of the base game's green countryside.

    Expansion2 playersAbout the same rules loadFine for any groupPrice: $20–$40
    DetailsBuy:AmazonAsmodee
  4. #4 overall

    Breakthrough Kit

    Depends on your group

    A Redditor who owns the line praises Breakthrough as a good option, but the large maps are a niche format for groups that already play those scenarios.

    Needs: Just the base game

    Adds: Two double-sided 9-panel oversize boards covering countryside, beach, winter and desert, with new Breakthrough scenarios.

    Fixes: Lets Breakthrough battles play out on bigger 13x17 hex maps.

    Expansion2 playersAdds more rulesBest for experienced groupsPrice: $40–$60
    DetailsBuy:Amazon
  5. #5 overall

    Through Jungle and Desert

    Depends on your group

    Redditors like battle maps because they are cheap and easy to set up, and say they pair well with Overlord rules.

    Needs: Just the base game

    Adds: A battle map set with two decks of combat cards, six pre-printed standard scenarios and two Overlord scenarios in Burma and North Africa.

    Fixes: Gives ready-to-play pre-printed battles without the setup of loose terrain.

    Expansion2 playersAbout the same rules loadFine for any groupPrice: $20–$40
    DetailsBuy:AmazonAsmodee
  6. #6 overall

    Tigers in the Snow

    Most groups can skip

    Redditors note Overlord play is a different beast best reserved for 4-6 players, and name it a later purchase after the theater packs.

    Needs: Just the base game

    Adds: A pre-printed battle map with 2 Overlord scenarios, 6 Tiger tanks and 2 bonus standard scenarios on the Eastern Front.

    Fixes: Adds large, no-setup battle maps for team play with extra players.

    Expansion2 playersAdds more rulesBest for experienced groupsPrice: $20–$40
    DetailsBuy:AmazonAsmodee

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Stuck between two?

Memoir '44 expansions: quick answers

Which Memoir '44 expansion should I buy first?

Eastern Front. Redditors who own the full set name Eastern or Mediterranean as the first army pack to buy, and say the theaters give the most extra 2-player scenarios for the money.

Is Eastern Front worth it?

Our verdict: buy this first. It adds: Soviet army pack: 42 infantry, 24 T-34 tanks, 6 ZIS-3 guns, 44 mostly winter terrain tiles, badges and 8 new scenarios.

Eastern Front or Terrain Pack: which first?

We’d buy Eastern Front first. See the side-by-side comparison for what each adds and needs.

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Rankings are our editorial picks, built from the reviews linked on each expansion page. Last checked 2026-10-08.