Codeword Cromwell: The German Invasion of England, 8 June 1940

About this board game

Codeword Cromwell: The German Invasion of England, 8 June 1940 is a one-player military board game simulation of a German Armed Forces invasion of England, set during the summer of 1940. Designed for a playing time of approximately 120 minutes, it focuses on the fighting that took place on 8 June.

The game is played on a large 104cm x 72cm mounted mapboard depicting Birkham Stokes and its environs. This detailed setting provides the central battlefield for the simulation, while thick one-inch counters represent the individual civilians, military personnel, and equipment involved in the fighting.

Codeword Cromwell combines its map and counters with a substantial collection of supporting materials. Its 120 Strategy, Tactical, and Character Event cards add a broad card-based element to the game, while the Intelligence Briefing and Rules of Play booklets provide the core reference material for the experience.

• 104cm x 72cm mounted mapboard
• 198 thick one-inch counters
• 120 Strategy, Tactical, and Character Event cards
• 72-page Intelligence Briefing booklet
• 28-page Rules of Play booklet
• Six-sided and twelve-sided dice
• Double-sided A4 charts and tables
• Single-sided A4 game setup aid

The package is built as a focused, physical simulation, with dedicated charts, tables, setup materials, and briefing documents supporting the game. Its combination of a large mounted map, individual representations, and event cards makes it a distinctive examination of this fictionalized invasion scenario.

For players interested in military board games and the summer 1940 setting, Codeword Cromwell offers a compact scenario centered on one day of fighting, presented through a carefully specified map, counters, cards, and reference materials.