I’ve no idea how or why I was so blessed, but after I married my lovely bride I discovered that she actually loved A&A, and we used to play a ton before our first son was born. Of course, I also learned that she loved cats too. I guess you have to accept trade offs.
Yeah, this is my personal favorite A&A version. I even bought IPC "poker" chips that someone online made for this game. They weren't cheap, but it was a nice addition to the game. I already had the paper money, but the chips are just nicer/easier. :-)
@@TheDiscriminatingGamer Yeah... smart move. Oh yes... I bought custom dice for each nation, as well. lol At the time, it was all through third-party vendors. This was a good 15-ish years ago, at this point. Oof! lol
The game that got me into gaming... I have always loved Axis And Allies (my wife cringes with the cost). I even got to the point of actually painting the minis. They look so good on the board painted.... But I digress. Great review.
Cody you should try Axis and Allies 1940 world its such a bigger level game than anniversary edition. It adds the six countries in the anniversary edition plus France, Australia and China. The map is so much bigger when you combine the two games. I don't know if its just me but i find that i don't have to play the Anniversary edition after playing the game that way. Give it a try if you can.
Just recently I was looking for the Anniversary Edition and was disappointed I couldn't find it. Now they've re-released it, lmao. Seems almost too good to be true, unless I'm going crazy and seeing things, which is highly possible!
I thought my requests for no more Axis & Allies videos had been processed and certified. I see that they have not. Please stop making it sound fun. Thank you. (I really need to talk my group into getting a game of this in. I've still never played!)
I think this is the sweetspot forworldwide Axis & Allies. Big enough and still interesting global choices. Just a bit unbalanced but easy to fix with a bid or minor setup changes. The production looks teh same from yoru vide as my old game. Meaning good!
What do you think is unbalanced about it? It seems this game is very similar to Pact Of Steel on TripleA, and that version was the best AnA IMHO. This version looks like the boardgame version of it.
Great video mate. We are actually working on tournament rules for 41 scenario for the Aus Champs. Let me know if you would be interested to try them out :)
Very tempting. I have the older version a friend gave me 32 years ago. I like the global perspective... Should the Japanese try to grab territory from USSR? Should USSR keep forces guarding the east? How much should the US put into each theatre? Etc etc
Can someone confirm me that the italians have the same stats than usa in combat resolution ? That would be unrealistic. And 2 things I don't like : - Manchuria is not painted with japan color. Although it was controlled by japan since 1930's. - Italy does not have specific figurines, they are a mix of japan and generic.
Don't have it right in front of me so can't comment. Manchuria had been occupied by Japan since 1931, but for game play purposes it is still considered Japanese-occupied Chinese territory.
@@TheDiscriminatingGamer What was the significance of the faded out chinese roundel? Does it mean that in the off chance that the US conquers Manchuria, that they immediately give it back to China? Me and my friends could never agree on the reason for it, and always felt it should be treated as an "original" Japanese territory considering how small they are.
I've always shied-away from A&A (too much of a toy factor for us serious wargamers) ;^}) How would you rate other global WWII games that are not too complex and can be played in a reasonable time?
Global 1940 is just so unwieldly. My game group was growing apart when it came out and I think we only ever got two complete games in and it just was a chore to play. We had more fun forcing Pacific and Europe 1999 and 2001 in a global version than we did with 1940. But to each their own, as long as everyone is interacting and having fun that is what matters in this digital age.
I’ve no idea how or why I was so blessed, but after I married my lovely bride I discovered that she actually loved A&A, and we used to play a ton before our first son was born.
Of course, I also learned that she loved cats too. I guess you have to accept trade offs.
Ha! I here you. I'm allergic to cats!
Yeah, this is my personal favorite A&A version. I even bought IPC "poker" chips that someone online made for this game. They weren't cheap, but it was a nice addition to the game. I already had the paper money, but the chips are just nicer/easier. :-)
Yeah, Renegade is coming out with poker chips for their Axis & Allies games. And custom dice. Look really cool. Thanks a ton!
@@TheDiscriminatingGamer Yeah... smart move. Oh yes... I bought custom dice for each nation, as well. lol At the time, it was all through third-party vendors. This was a good 15-ish years ago, at this point. Oof! lol
The game that got me into gaming... I have always loved Axis And Allies (my wife cringes with the cost). I even got to the point of actually painting the minis. They look so good on the board painted.... But I digress. Great review.
@@tylerhagel3624 Thank you.
Cody you should try Axis and Allies 1940 world its such a bigger level game than anniversary edition. It adds the six countries in the anniversary edition plus France, Australia and China. The map is so much bigger when you combine the two games. I don't know if its just me but i find that i don't have to play the Anniversary edition after playing the game that way. Give it a try if you can.
@@franknicosia1105 Maybe somewhere down the road. Thanks.
I love A&A and I really love the Dust universe. Really wish there was a Dust version of the rules/setup…
@@confuzed6 Dust was a fun game.
Just recently I was looking for the Anniversary Edition and was disappointed I couldn't find it. Now they've re-released it, lmao. Seems almost too good to be true, unless I'm going crazy and seeing things, which is highly possible!
Yup. It's back - in Renegade form. And it's a great game!
I thought my requests for no more Axis & Allies videos had been processed and certified. I see that they have not. Please stop making it sound fun. Thank you. (I really need to talk my group into getting a game of this in. I've still never played!)
D'oh! You really need to hit it, Joel. They are fantastic! Maybe you should come down to the Boise area and we'll play a game!
@@TheDiscriminatingGamerIf I ever wrangle down there I may take you up on that.
@@DriveThruReview Please do!
I think this is the sweetspot forworldwide Axis & Allies. Big enough and still interesting global choices.
Just a bit unbalanced but easy to fix with a bid or minor setup changes. The production looks teh same from yoru vide as my old game. Meaning good!
@@PMMagro It’s a very good game, and my favorite AA title. Thanks.
What do you think is unbalanced about it?
It seems this game is very similar to Pact Of Steel on TripleA, and that version was the best AnA IMHO. This version looks like the boardgame version of it.
I really thought the punchline for the opening joke was going to be "I was blown away"! Oh how wrong I was 😢
@@rennyroufail728 Ha!
Great video mate. We are actually working on tournament rules for 41 scenario for the Aus Champs. Let me know if you would be interested to try them out :)
@@slipcapone1466 Let me know when you get them up and I’ll take a look at them.
@@TheDiscriminatingGamer version 1 is ready to rock and roll. How can I get them to you? That way you can ask any questions.
We know you like War Room better than A&A. What are the things WR does better and what are the best player counts for both games?
I like the simultaneous order system from War Room, and the combat resolution. I prefer AA with two, and War Room with the full six.
Hey mate, version 1 is ready to rock and roll. How can I get them to you? That way you can ask any questions.
@@slipcapone1466 Version 1 of what?
Where exactly can this new edition be purchased? I don't see anything on Renegade's site.
I just looked on their site. It's right there under their Axis & Allies titles.
@@TheDiscriminatingGamer thankkyou!
Very tempting. I have the older version a friend gave me 32 years ago. I like the global perspective... Should the Japanese try to grab territory from USSR? Should USSR keep forces guarding the east? How much should the US put into each theatre? Etc etc
Can someone confirm me that the italians have the same stats than usa in combat resolution ? That would be unrealistic.
And 2 things I don't like :
- Manchuria is not painted with japan color. Although it was controlled by japan since 1930's.
- Italy does not have specific figurines, they are a mix of japan and generic.
Don't have it right in front of me so can't comment. Manchuria had been occupied by Japan since 1931, but for game play purposes it is still considered Japanese-occupied Chinese territory.
@@TheDiscriminatingGamer What was the significance of the faded out chinese roundel? Does it mean that in the off chance that the US conquers Manchuria, that they immediately give it back to China? Me and my friends could never agree on the reason for it, and always felt it should be treated as an "original" Japanese territory considering how small they are.
Version 1 of the Anniversary tournament rules
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@BrianMarcus-nz7cs I’m excited for that one.
@TheDiscriminatingGamer yup new stug / katusha sculpts , + 2 maps ,,,, operational ,,, (Uranus) + tac city map ,,,, nice colours ,,,, it's an hour ahead of you yanks so I'm done , nite bud leave my foxhole , gnite 🕊️🐦
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I've always shied-away from A&A (too much of a toy factor for us serious wargamers) ;^}) How would you rate other global WWII games that are not too complex and can be played in a reasonable time?
Are you thinking of any games in particular? What is "reasonable time"?
@@TheDiscriminatingGamer Really, it should be complete-able in one sitting, say up to 6 hours or so. Two sittings would be a maybe.
Greatest WW2 version of A&A!
The 41 scenario does have to be play balanced - at least according to my grognards fellow gamers.
@@befirmbefair6674 Thanks!
Why is that? I only played 41' 3 times but my recollection is that it heavily favors the Axis. Is that what you are talking about?
@@TheAdmirableAdmiral Who are you talking to?
@@TheAdmirableAdmiral Yes!
Pity the poor player getting Italy.
That's why I wouldn't want to play a full six player game of this. I think this game works best as a two player game.
I actually prefer 1940 Global to this…slightly 🙂
@@Vadimaster I’ve heard people say that.
Global 1940 is just so unwieldly. My game group was growing apart when it came out and I think we only ever got two complete games in and it just was a chore to play. We had more fun forcing Pacific and Europe 1999 and 2001 in a global version than we did with 1940. But to each their own, as long as everyone is interacting and having fun that is what matters in this digital age.
How's married life treating you?
Like a baby treats a diaper. Thanks for asking.
This game has 1 flaw. Its simply too long.
@@chadvader974 I don’t know about that. It is what it is.
We need a board game speedrun community already!
@@TheDiscriminatingGamer I played a game that lasted all weekend! No one wanted to play ever again as they were dead.
Have the miniatures for this game always been this bad? I mean, this is 1960s bad.
@@Hedgehobbit You think so? I don’t think they’ve changed much since the last edition. I think they look great.