TDG: Axis & Allies: Guadalcanal

I hear the Solomon Islands are lovely this time of year! Join Cody as he does some recon on this reprint of World War II Pacific campaign game from Renegade Game Studios. Will it lead to victory on your tabletop? Or will it just torpedo your good times? Let's watch!
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[@robertmoffitt1336]

I picked this one up on the reprint, seems like a fun, light war game. Only played it once so far, but we liked it a lot. I replaced the dice in the dice box with the same sized and colored dice, but dice with rounded corners. We played the game with the square cornered dice that came with the dice box and the box was a bit fiddly. Using the same sized dice, but dice with rounded corners instead of the squared cornered dice, seems to make a very noticeable difference and ease of use with the shaker box. I really really hope Renagade reprints A&A Battle of the Bulge next!

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

That sounds like a good idea about the dice. Yeah, I hope we see Battle of the Bulge again, too. Next up is AA North Africa - an entirely new game. Looking forward to that one.

[@christopherhunt1957]

I have always loved this edition of A&A. It's somewhat less scripted than other versions...even with the prescribed order of movement. The I-go-U-go dance allows for some deception and misdirection. Both players are fully involved in the game...no downtime. It's also very balanced...the game ends with sides within 2-3 victory points of each other. And compared to most other A&A titles, this game ends in 2.5-3 hours. It is a bit fiddly...the little box has it's issues, but is still its own bit of genius. I'm glad it's available again.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Great points. This is really a good game. Thanks.

[@rokassan]

Just got this one and pre-ordered the North Africa one.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Looking forward to that one as well.

[@CBs_Bill_from_Montana]

Thanks! I can’t wait for North Africa!

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I looking forward to it as well!

[@mickbeast8371]

Local game store hangout owner showed me this one last night…looks fun…the informal video format you used was great to show the game…also nice to hear another viewpoint…

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Thanks. Glad you liked it.

[@flyingwombat59]

I have the earlier version. Bought it over ten years ago. It was on sale.
Never played it.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Get to the table as soon as you can. Great game.

[@flow3730]

Still waiting for Axis and Allies Eastern front/Stalingrad ...

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

No that would be epic!

[@didelphidae5228]

I've personally thought about drawing my own map for that on the back of wrapping paper.

[@vincec5260]

Always good to see another game about Guadalcanal :) :)

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Indeed. Thanks!

[@rode8173]

Brilliant video format, Cody. I liked listening to this one with your friend there. More in the future. Great review.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Thanks. We’ll see more like this, I’m sure.

[@vinceA3748]

Great video. I actually have the original version of this game, from 2007, but I have never played it. I'm going to have to break this one out now. I really like the A & A games that feature individual battles, like D-Day and Battle of the Bulge.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I think you’ll get a kick out of this one.

[@juhlius]

You can load transports from different areas, but you have to unload them to one territory only

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Indeed. Thanks.

[@klausfritsch4350]

I haven't played that in ages. Is the reprint in any way different from the first edition?
I once participated in an online campaign by WotC (Ithink) were the combat on the board was resolved by A&A Minatures games played by the community. We submitted after-action reports to the campaign team and they translated that information back to the board.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

That sounds awesome. What a great way to play. I believe it is a straight reprint. I don't know that there are any changes.

[@klausfritsch4350]

Have you ever played A&A D-Day? The best A&A game in my opinion.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Yes, I played it back in the day. Probably my least favorite AA title, although I enjoyed it. I would like to play it again.

[@klausfritsch4350]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer Too bad hat I can't just hop over for a quick game. 🙂

[@varovaro1967]

Funny this revival of Axis and Allies… Anniversary still the best for me…

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

That's a great set. I'm sure sooner or later they'll reprint that one.

[@Gitch_Games]

I really enjoyed this review. Thanks for the insight. I was wondering if it would play well solo ?

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I guess you could play against yourself, but it really is designed for two players.

[@johncantone40]

I hate the battle box too lol

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I’d love it if it worked a little better.

[@TheRealThrillaGorilla]

Hopefully something better will pop up on Etsy.