Memoir '44

I’m sure that there are many, many game company executives who wish that they were running Days of Wonder right now. Days of Wonder has set the bar extremely high for their games, and it’s showing in a big way. Ticket to Ride has just won the Spiel des Jahres 2004, and their newest game, Memoir ’44 (Days of Wonder, 2004 - Richard Borg) is selling off the shelves faster than any other game I’ve seen. Memoir was definitely one of the hits of Origins 2004, where I saw people playing it everywhere. Is this popularity deserved? The answer is that Memoir ’44 is the pinnacle - the absolute best of light war games. With the tried-and-true system Borg invented in Battle Cry perfected - Memoir ’44 plays smoothly, quickly, and provides a pile of fun! The game can be taught in less than 10 minutes, but has definite strategies, but with enough luck to make each game varied. It is the best game I’ve played in 2004, and one that is quickly replacing Axis and Allies as my favorite light war game about World War II. I usually can say something negative about most games, but Memoir is a game without error - a masterpiece of fun and excellence. Memoir ’44 sold out its first shipment in record time. Run - don’t walk - to your nearest game retailer and preorder now. Don’t miss out on the chance to own one of the best games of 2004 - and one that you are certain to love and enjoy. Memoir has given me many hours of enjoyment, and I’m sure many more to come. It is by far Richard Borg’s best game yet, and Days of Wonder’s crowing achievement, even topping Ticket to Ride! It’s good to be King - or at least, Days of Wonder!