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The Longest Day (1979)

2–8 players · 5400 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.2 on BGG

Players
2–8
Play time
5400 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-heavy
BGG rating
7.2/10

Best for 2–8 players aged 12+ who like wargame games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 5400 min.

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About The Longest Day

Mammoth game of the WWII Normandy campaign, JUN-AUG 1944.

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WargameWorld War II

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Events, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Movement Points, Ratio / Combat Results Table · Designer: Randall C. Reed

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The Longest Day FAQ

How many players is The Longest Day?
The Longest Day plays with 2–8 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does The Longest Day take to play?
A game of The Longest Day takes 5400 min, at medium-heavy complexity (4.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Longest Day any good?
The Longest Day rates 7.2/10 from 441 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a wargame / world war ii game built around dice rolling, events, grid movement.