Game Setup
The game board for Axis &Allies: D-Day is divided into 41 different zones. Each side should set up their pieces so that they match the various silhouettes located on the game map.
Order Cards
The Order cards will dictate the game play. Players will draw Order cards following their number sequence and then each player will complete the tasks as instructed on the card.
Attacking and Defending
When an Order card instructs one side to attack, it must follow this order; the opponent must then defend his zones. Pieces are moved to the Battle Board and the battle ensues using dice to decide a battle winner.
Winning the Game
For the Allied players to win the game, they must control the zones that contain Cherbourg, Caen and St. Lo. Failure to control the required zones at the end of ten rounds results in the Axis player winning the game.
Advanced Play
For more advanced players, Tactics cards can be used; these cards represent maneuvers that each side may or may not choose to act on. The Tactics cards can be used just once and then should be removed from the deck.