Axis and Allies - A Complete Guide to 40 Years of History!

[@OmegaTou]

I have the classic 1984 and revised 2004. My wife told me we didn't need two copies of the same game, so I took the 2004 box and put it inside the 1984 box. 😂

[@BoardGameNation]

Genius!

[@OmegaTou]

@@BoardGameNation I was shocked that it fit. That 1984 box has a lot of empty air. 🤣

[@BoardGameNation]

@OmegaTou - I actually have two full copies of the game in the box on the shelf. 😀

[@BoardGameNation]

Thank you for watching our walk through of 40 years of Axis and Allies history! We look forward to hearing you about what you have loved about this game or what we got wrong. Ask your questions, make your jokes, but please make sure to subscribe! Enjoy this walk down Amnesia Lane!

[@AlphonseZukor]

Nice history. I didn't know about the 1981 version. I have the Milton Bradly 1984 version from when I was a teenager. My version had the German soldiers in green, and US soldiers in grey. I didn't realize it was a production error until another Axis & Allies player, who had the correct set, pointed it out to me. I always wondered which production run had that mistake.

[@BoardGameNation]

Interesting! I hadn't heard that before. You might want to ask around in the various forums. You could have something pretty valuable in your closet. Thanks for watching!

[@Gumbi1012]

Maybe I'm simply ignorant of the glories of the more complex A&A games, but for $30 I think 1941 is a superb intro to the franchise - I'm speaking as a fairly casual boardgamer (who appreciates a little strategic depth) who wants something a little more complicated than Risk (and less dice dependant!). I actually have the 1999 Europe one as well but it was a bit tricky for my Dad to get the hang of it and we lost a little bit of interest. I loved your latest vids and it's lighting a fire in me to play these again!

[@BoardGameNation]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@dwaterson21]

I am actually playing the Spring 1942 1st Ed, and it's good. Mainly cuz my 1942.2 box was missing a quarter of the pieces out of the box

[@BoardGameNation]

That's a weird one. I've never heard of that before. Can you send it back?

[@sdallas68]

Nice recap of all the games, enjoyed it. The mapboard for Revised is my all-time favorite. It appears to be inspired after antique maps and globes. They used to use black for oceans and bright colors. Very practical. Notice the compass headings and longitude/latitude lines in the background.

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching! That is a great point. I'll make sure to tell Shannon he was wrong! :)

[@Hagen024]

I would love to see a video that talks more about gameplay for all these versions and what bids are needed to make them balanced. I don’t play my old A&A Pacific anymore because the same side always seems to win.

[@BoardGameNation]

I have found the amount of the bids for a particular game is a situational decision. Some people say that the Allies always win while other will say it is the Axis. That might have less to do with the game itself and more to do with the different skills that are required to be successful playing each side. Meaning, I don't think there is an 'optimal' bid to balance a game. It is about the players at the table, which is how it should be. Thanks for watching!

[@RokSlana]

Thank you for making these videos, it is so much fun to watch. I bought AA revised almost 20 years ago as a student, played it with friends for some time (time needed for this game was always an issue) but we always had some problems understanding specifics so the game slowly faded away. KZbin was just getting started back then so I didn't bother finding out anything else beyond the rule book. Fast forward to today and I have two kids that are really fond of Monopoly and Risk and a few days ago I decided to bring out the big guns : Axis and Allies. I've reread the rules, watched a few of your videos for clarification (still a bit unsure about transportation of units over water) and now this is where the party is at. It's an exciting game once you get a hang of it and it keeps my imagination going unlike most other board games where you have to follow a certain recipe to win and than just go through the motions for an hour or two. Keep it up and thanks again for sharing your excitement and passion.

[@BoardGameNation]

We are glad you have enjoyed them. Thank you for sharing your story! Do you mind if I share it? Here is a link to a video that we did that walks through using transports in A&A: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXzNk4yaadaNqM0 Let me know if you have any questions! Have fun!

[@RokSlana]

@@BoardGameNation No problem at all. Cheers!

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks!

[@tylerbell6796]

Very fun to watch. Loved your guest as well. Tell him thanks!

[@BoardGameNation]

I will! Thanks for watching!

[@Emsworth377]

I loved the revised edition and loved the map as it was really clear. I REALLY want a copy of the anniversary edition and hope another reprint might be on the horizon sometime soon.

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching! I like the Revised map for the same reason. Copies of the Anniversary Edition can still be found in some board game stores or on Ebay. Thanks again for watching and supporting the channel.

[@Emsworth377]

@@BoardGameNation thanks, I've just subscribed

[@BoardGameNation]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sklargazer]

Fantastic video! Since I discovered Board Game Nation, I can't get enough of these videos!

[@BoardGameNation]

So glad you enjoyed it! Working on more of them now. Thanks for watching!

[@TerrenceLopez-gn1tj]

I owned an original Axis and Allies Nova Game Edition. I bought it when it first came out. I played it a ton at a local hobby shop I used to go to after High school in Tacoma, WA. I joined the army in 1982 and left the game behind and I have no idea what happened to it. I just remember the tanks were little cardboard triangle chits and on the tech sheet you could research to get the “Atomic Bomb”.

[@BoardGameNation]

Sounds like a great memory. Have you played any of the newer games?

[@TerrenceLopez-gn1tj]

@@BoardGameNation- Yes, I later on after I got out of the army purchased the first Milton Bradley version. I bought two copies because I had a lot of friends who wanted to play and we would get together and have two games going on at the same time. I still have them both. After I got married, I really didn’t play again, until my five sons got old enough to play. They played and I kind of refereed for them. Really have enjoyed your series for the championship. Really well done. Brought back lots of good memories.

[@ThePaul83hanson]

D-day was the most balanced game of them all. Most games come down to the last turn or two to decide. I hope they reprint that game

[@BoardGameNation]

It's possible. Thanks for watching!

[@Nily48]

You guys are great reminds me my youth 30 years ago ...ok we had less beard and more hair but same love for this game

[@BoardGameNation]

😂😂😂 Fair enough. Thanks for watching!

[@jumpmaster82nd.]

Diving back in with 42v2 from Renegade (due today) after 30 some years. Have original set (have all the gamemaster sets) have Xeno Games World at War AND the Nova games set. I think I have the 2004 set, DDay and Buldge set. Used to play 3 times a week then got married and went to 1. Kids took it to once a month (maybe) and then, poof...not at all. Mostly a solo guy now Learning "Silent War 2.0" and now pile A&A on top. 62 year old brain will short circuit soon! Love the channel and subscribed.

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Looking for people and places to play? Join the Board Game Nation Find-a-Player project! Bit.ly/Find-a-Player We hope to see you at the tables!

[@johnathanheath6480]

Tell you're buddy from one Veteran to another thank you for service I'm a US Navy vet

[@BoardGameNation]

I'll pass that on. Thanks for watching!

[@man-yp1gb]

When my best friend and I play a long game including Axis and Allies, we play it in parts. So after four or five hours of play we decide to stop, I'll then take snapshots with my phone or tablet of the board up and down each section as well it's pieces, money and the track recorder. I then put the game away and when we plan to continue that game at a later time. The day we plan I'll set it up as the snapshots show. You must have good lighting for this and focused angles so you can count the chips. He introduced this method in a game him and his brother played.

[@BoardGameNation]

Sounds good. It sounds like a lot of work, but it is nice that you were able to play multiple sessions of the same game. Thanks for watching!

[@man-yp1gb]

@@BoardGameNation It is time consuming to set up but for the love of the game it's worth it.

[@BoardGameNation]

Agreed. :)

[@bryanrunyan2109]

Thank you for your service Shannon!

[@BoardGameNation]

We will pass that on to him. Thanks for watching!

[@CBs_Bill_from_Montana]

This is a great video. I’ve got 5 Classic games and 2 Nova games . 1 of the Nova’s is still unpunched. I paid $150 for each of the Nova games 10 years ago and thought I was getting ripped off. Looks like a I got a deal! I won’t sell them sorry. I got Guadalcanal too. If you come to Montana I’ll play you a game and show a Marine how to shoot gophers on the Dutton Ranch.

[@CBs_Bill_from_Montana]

I would never have my drink that close to my game. I ruined my AA Europe set up charts with some water 21 years ago. They still legible but I remember it every time I play and see the water damage.

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching! Sounds like you've got a great collection. I'll let Shannon know about your offer! Thanks again for watching and supporting the channel!

[@BoardGameNation]

I know exactly what you mean. The beer was making me so nervous! Thankfully, no board games were harmed in the making of this video. :)

[@ShivaOO7]

@@CBs_Bill_from_Montana I've found that the biggest risk playing while drinking (alcohol), especially with the anniversary edition which is my personal favorite but has such a large board, is to the pieces rather than the boards. There is such limited real estate after the mapboard on any table that I own that it's not uncommon for at least one nation's box to find it's way to the floor. Also, if I had a dollar for every Italian that ended up in the Soviet box or vice versa, I'd have a full A&A collection.

[@BoardGameNation]

I know exactly what you mean . Thanks for watching! 🍻

[@christopherwilson2606]

Great video; a whole lot covered here. Love the magnetic production chart.

[@BoardGameNation]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! I'll let Shannon know you like the battle board.

[@mrk131324]

What about the Xeno Games World at War expansion? It is an expansion but it had its own map and kind of is a standalone version. I used to play it a lot in the 90.

[@BoardGameNation]

I have never heard of that one! Can you send a link with more information? Thanks for watching!

[@Juvelira]

I have become an A&A fan just 2 months ago. I think the 1942 edition is pretty solid as a board game, cuz 1940 is more like a wargame - the scope is just a step too much

[@BoardGameNation]

I agree. You might enjoy the Anniversary Edition. I think it has the best balance of great game play and time commitment. Thanks for watching!

[@BuffaloBorn78]

I played A&A in the 90s in high school a lot! The last time I played was when I was deployed to Iraq, we got a game going in Kuwait in 03.

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching!

[@didelphidae5228]

I bought a second copy of 1941 to buff out the pieces. Altogether it cost about as much as 1 copy of '42. I noticed the swingy-ness too, but I appreciate the streamlined design for when I don't want to play a full game of '40 or '42.

[@BoardGameNation]

That's kind of what it was designed for. Glad you're enjoying it. Thanks for watching!

[@paulthompson2915]

Guadalcanal is the best Aand A game, played mine in excess of 100+ times……it’s great.

[@BoardGameNation]

Fantastic! Thanks for watching!

[@BirdMotion]

My 1941 has a misprint on the boards IPC chart where each country has its marker printed onto the number of IPCs they start with, the US marker is on number 15 when it should be on 17

[@BoardGameNation]

That does not surprise me at all. Sadly, many of the A&A rulebooks have a number of errors. Thanks for sharing this one!

[@primroselane1]

The problem with getting more games in stock might have something to do with getting anything out of China right now. No doubt that's where they are getting the plastic ( and probably everything else)from.

[@BoardGameNation]

Certainly a good possibility! Thanks for watching!

[@SuperLillo25]

Great video. I’m really hoping that A&a ‘s not gonna die. I’m new on the game and what I really hope to find one day is the 40 ( europe and pacific) . It’s really expensive and the only way to get it for me is to buy it from the American shops. Even the delivery to Italy is to much expensive. Anyway great channel, congratulations guys.

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching! We have a number of viewers in Italy. Have you checked out the forums on Axisandallies.org or the Discord channels to look for players in your area?

[@SuperLillo25]

@@BoardGameNation no yet. I will soon have a look. Many thanks for let me know. Great channel I love as I love axis and allies. Never give up guys. ❤️❤️❤️

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching and subscribing! Good luck finding players in your area!

[@HxCgatorAid]

I would love to buy one of the magnetic charts!

[@BoardGameNation]

That's funny! I was just talking to Shannon about that! He is working on the art now. He hope to have them available soon. Thanks for watching!

[@eavalos3]

1:00:58 That error comes from A&A Revised Edition (2004). In this Revised Edition, there are 12 victory cities. I think when they made this 1942 second edition version, they just made a copy-paste of the Rule Book of the Revised Edition.

[@BoardGameNation]

That sounds like as good a guess as any. Thanks for watching!

[@MrSnaetch]

You're partly right. It actually comes from Spring 1942 (First Edition) which still had 12 victory cities like Revised had.

[@willIV9962]

I still have my 1984 first-edition rules, which went everywhere with me, and they look as rough as yours, if not worse. Boy Scout camp, yep, bring it. Vacation, you bet it was a must for going to grandma's place. It was like my security blanket.

[@BoardGameNation]

I get that. Thanks for watching!

[@undyinglight]

:( I love 1942 with the Zombies...

[@BoardGameNation]

That's one of the great things about Axis and Allies... there is something for everyone!

[@undyinglight]

@@BoardGameNation You haven't lived till you played 8 player 1914 with Zombies.

[@BoardGameNation]

That would definitely be interesting!

[@sper1585]

I have the classic, which I played to death with my father, and the first edition 1942. Great video, thank you.

[@BoardGameNation]

Thank you! We have a sequel on the way featuring all the reprints from Renegade Games. Keep an eye out for that. Thanks for watching!

[@markb2773]

Wow! I love that magnetic IPC tracker! How can I get one?

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching! They aren't available yet. Shannon is still working on them. Jump over to Facebook.com/boardgamenation and like the page. We will make a post when they are ready for the world. Thanks again for watching!

[@StephMcAlea]

D-Day & Bulge were at the time where AH were eager to spread out and mercantilise the franchise but I think they did it in the wrong direction. Playing DDay put me off buying Bulge and Guadalcanal. A better idea (IMHO) would've been to explore other eras. Pact vs NATO 1986 Napoleon's Europe Modern Global War Ancient World Wars of Phyrus Shogun* The Great War* The Hundred Years War Battle for Mars Alien Invasion on the Far Frontier. Goal based games like Bulge and DDay: Eastern Front, Nordic Front, Eastern Mediterranean Front, Siciliy and WMed Front, Western Front and Sea Lion, Fortress Amerika, China Front, Burma, Assault on the Pacific US. *These two obviously have similar entries in the franchise. I have Zombies although I don't know why and I can only assume it was made to get rid of old pieces. It seems AH have slowed down and fallen in to torpor as nothing new seems to be coming along. Avalon Hill, hire me! I have ideas for YEARS! 😆

[@BoardGameNation]

You have great ideas! I hope Avalon Hill is following! Thanks for watching!

[@jjnipkow6997]

Loved all the board game parts! Why did you mention the vaccines? A few of my friends got serious injuries from having to get them, Not cool, did you guys get a booster every 6 months up until now? If not….. you better make an updated video

[@BoardGameNation]

I'm sorry to hear about your friend's trouble. I am up-to-date on my Covid booster. I'm not sure about Shannon, but considering he has a lot of contact with the public, I would guess that he is also fully boosted. Everyone needs to make their own health care choices, but I lost 4 friends and a family member to Covid. It is a terrible way to die. For me and mine, the risk of some non- fatal side effects paled in comparison to the risk of dying. Thanks for watching!

[@EnglerthWellness1]

Love the customizations

[@BoardGameNation]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@unacceptableviews1505]

I have the second ,third and fourth versions of this game. I don't play any of these versions though. I bought a paper map from Gamers Paradise that's just huge [50" x 28"] . Its the 1942 version but big enough for everyone and all their pcs. Then I bought a piece of craft paper that big and I traced the landmasses. I added all the sea zones, hand colored it all with pencil crayons lul and turned the game into the unofficial 1939 version of A&A. Basically I made a better and much bigger colored map. It was from Zeno Games in Jacksonville Florida and its called 'The World at War 1939-1945'. I even bought a number of metal pieces to represent it's special units. Great memories from a great game.

[@BoardGameNation]

Sounds fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

[@dcsignal5241]

My Version out in the Garage is definitely the 1984 version. It's barely been played. I think during a Xmas the family and I set up the board to play but it took so long to set up that we never got around to playing it.

[@BoardGameNation]

Haha! It does take some planning. Thanks for watching!

[@Einulf_]

one way or another I'm going to memphis to play A&A at some point. loved this video, thanks from Norway

[@BoardGameNation]

Love to have you! Takk for watching and subscribing!

[@seileen1234]

Always loved the Revised map style.

[@BoardGameNation]

Me too! Thanks for watching!

[@Nily48]

After watching im confused, we played as i said in the early days and i remember we had bunkers for submarines , flaks, pioneers, and special SS troops with 2 instead 1 attack. And i wonder i dont see anything in your video. Sadly we dont take care on the early box and now we start with 1941 to get the feeling back. Which version you guys suggest is best for formaly advanced players with a break of years? And cmon you guys complain about dices....i bet you can build a house with them;)

[@BoardGameNation]

You are right about the dice... we both have bags full of them! Fair point. I would recommend 1942 Second Edition for anyone coming back the game after only playing the Classic. It is the closest modern equivalent. For a simpler game, go to 1941 and for the mega-game, move up to Europe and/or Pacific 1940. Have fun!

[@dwightlooi]

Well, Ukraine is a MUST WIN. By win I mean either reduce or actually take. Yes, I said take. This latter outcome is preferable to a really bad roll which does not reduce the Ukraine stack then a retreat. Just yesterday, I got a streak of really bad dice. I goofed, retreated and got into an unrecoverable situation. The Ukraine attack had me (Russia) scoring ZERO hits and the Germans scoring 2 in round 1. I retreated. The West Russia attack was again bad dice. I won, but I lost 6 units doing it. This ended up with West Russia and Caucasus falling on turn 1. West Russia falls again and this time unrecoverably in turn 2. This all happened because ALL the units in Ukraine survived. It would be better to lose all the Russian tanks but take out the Germans in Ukraine because that will prevent the fall of west Russia and it will actually make it hard for Germany to take Egypt.

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching!

[@pavelthedog6939]

D-day is great because of the random factor on the rate of units introduced to the board ... every game is different by design

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching! I look forward to learning how to play it!

[@MegaSilver]

1942 1st Edition, I played that all the time on Game Table Online. They had that and Revised as online options. 1942 1st is also the version that got me into the game!

[@BoardGameNation]

I enjoyed that one, as well. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@iisded3879]

You should do a video on an allies strategy

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching! We have two videos about strategy so far, but we are working on more. Here is our strategy playlist: Axis and Allies Strategy: kzbin.info/aero/PLMu2lpi84ZahjqvcT4idjXtaBgpjhCQDD

[@iisded3879]

@@BoardGameNation great Thanks!

[@cosmosgamer9970]

1:25:00 i don't have this problem as much, but, if you make your own art, please make the ipc chart go 1-10 per row. then 11-20 for the next ect. At least in 5s if you want bigger. Being slightly ocd the anniversary income tracker is mildly annoying

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching! I'll pass that on to Shannon.

[@MichaelBomholt]

best thing about A&A and Zombies is that it adds a game clock.

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching and subscribing! I am looking over the rules for Zombies and I don't see a "game clock", unless you are referring to the growing horde of Zombies that can win the game. Can you clarify?

[@ericm1238]

I'm with Shannon, the A&A Revised board is gorgeous, and very of its time and distinctive! (Gotta love those fingerprints and superimposed compasses) Of course, I'm a bit biased, as Revised was my first A&A game that I had as a kid. Great video!

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching! I'll admit that the Revised map has it's charm.

[@designation7395]

Love the graphics and the colours, but the scaling and the way certain continents or countries are drawn physically hurts me, as with other early versions.

[@BoardGameNation]

Yeah, the scaling of the map fit the game rather than accurately showing the world has bothered lots of us over the years. But, it is a balance. I can't imagine trying to fit all the units in a map of Europe that was to scale. Thanks for watching!

[@designation7395]

@@BoardGameNation Yes, in the newer versions Britain is slightly larger than it should be and still units and factories get crammed in on Britain in all of my games (Especially with my *amazing* strategy of stacking AAA on Britain and India! Lol)

[@BoardGameNation]

Hey! That strategy has always been a winner for me! 😂😂😂

[@kevinmoore9875]

Triple A is a very nice software that has a look and feel similar to A&A. Came out about 25 years ago and is very well developed. I haven't played it in about 10 years, but it has hundreds of different maps available. Free software.

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching!

[@dragonsgreedgaming3500]

Great vid guys!

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks! Yesterday, we shot a follow-up video with all the reprints from Renegade Games. I hope to have it out next week! Thanks for watching!

[@dimetronome]

IMO, Anniversary and 1914 are the best, and Guadalcanal is the worst.

[@BoardGameNation]

To each their own. I haven't played Guadalcanal yet, but I'm eager to give it a shot. Thanks for watching!

[@drshades1]

Have you played "Amerika" by Historical Board Gaming? If so, will you please review it for us? I'd love to get your take.

[@joesfootlocker3083]

Love A&A, unfortunately I don’t get to play it a lot after some friends moved in 05… I think I’ve played it twice in 17ish years. I try and get games going, but no one plays in my area.

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching! What major cities are you near? We might be able to put you together with some folks. Also, have you tried Axis & Allies 1942 Online that is available through Steam? It isn't the same as the tabletop experience, but it is still a lot of fun.

[@EnglerthWellness1]

The classic was the best just needed to add different units and bases. Also needed to have France Italy China and the other Axis powers represented.

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching!

[@standie7252]

Hey, what printing company are you getting that mousepad material from?

[@BoardGameNation]

I'm not sure where Shannon got his, but I think most large skill printing companies can make something like this. Thanks for watching!

[@armageddon_gaming]

I watched this video hoping to determine which version played similar to but better than 1941. I was looking for a version more complex because I love it for its complexity compared to the simplicity of risk. I was not expecting to possibly resort to being satisfied with 1941 due to other versions having printing errors, the other versions being very costly, as well as the other versions requiring several more hours than 1941 to play a full game. Ironically 1941 also has a printing error and to this day it bothers me

[@BoardGameNation]

If you are interested in a step above the 1941 version, I recommend 1942 Second Edition. Yes, it has a number of errors in the rule book. But, it really is a great game and good news, we have a series of videos that lay out every aspect of the game with lots of examples. I hope you will check it out. Thanks for watching!

[@armageddon_gaming]

@@BoardGameNation been a few months and now I'm feeling more comfortable spending the money on a more complex version. If you had to compare 1942 second edition to anniversary, which would you say is the better one? I've read through pdf files of 1942's rules and did a quick read of anniversary, and what I've found is that it's almost the exact same except for a few new features in anniversary that are not found in 1942 including the addition of italy

[@BoardGameNation]

That is a good question and it sounds like you have already done a lot of research. In short, I would say it depends on your comfort level with complexity and your preferred length of play. Once you are comfortable with the rules 1942.2 can be set up and played in 3 - 5 hours. AA50 is more like 6 - 8 hours. Also, if you are wanting to be able to play online, the most popular version being played is Axis & Allies Online by Beamdog (available through Steam). That may or may not be a consideration for you, but playing online allows for a lot more games to be played and give you the chance to test out a variety of strategies before you go to war on the tabletop with your local friends. Either way, they are both great games that I sure you will enjoy! Let me know if I can be of any other help. Thanks again for watching!

[@armageddon_gaming]

@@BoardGameNation one last question. Would you find it reasonable to house rule 1942 by including the research and national objective features from anniversary or do you think because of the difference between the two there would be a balancing problem? The balancing is a concern because of the difference in how many ipc's are shown on the board that a player can collect. 1942 has a total of 90 while anniversary only has 72 I believe. As far as the national objectives go, I can't include italy in 1942 and there is also the issue of whether or not all the territories from the national objectives are in 1942 in the first place. I was also thinking of swapping out the battle strip with anniversary's battle board if I went with 1942. Anniversary is very expensive and hard to find compared to 1942

[@BoardGameNation]

@@armageddon_gaming - That is an interesting idea. I don't think I have seen anyone try that before. However, before making any modification to 1942.2 I would recommend trying the GenCon Larry Harris 3.0 setup. Here is a video we did breaking down the difference in the the setup. As for using a different battle board/strip, once you get used to the pieces it isn't really all that necessary. It is nice to have, but I have played whole games without ever pulling it out of the box. You are absolutely right that AA50 can be very hard to find. I don't actually have a copy of my own. If you have the chance to get a copy of 1942.2, I would grab it. These are become more scarce by the day. Have fun! Let me know if you need anything else!

[@victorm3237]

Wow I guess I grew up at the right time I own every single A&A game except the classic 1984 and zombie game. Just waiting for my son to grow up and show him the ropes 😊 I even starting collecting the A&A miniatures but was never able to get them all.

[@BoardGameNation]

Agreed! That's typically what we do, but I try not to show things that aren't included with the game. Thanks for watching!

[@tomdoe4295]

Thanks for these A & A videos, brings back lots of memories. I'm curious however, when I was playing this game with a gaming group we formed back in the 90's, we acquired a version of this game which I believed was called Advanced A & A. It introduced half battleships, sub pens, China & France, special units (mechanized, home guards, SS, kamikazes, etc) . It also included a new map and new pieces. I don't remember who made it, but I still have it somewhere, packed with all of my A & A stuff. Just wondering if you know anything about this variant?

[@BoardGameNation]

I had not heard of it before, but it looks like a lot of fun. Here is what I found on the game: axisandallies.fandom.com/wiki/Advanced_Axis_%26_Allies Thanks for watching!

[@tomdoe4295]

You're welcome, I had no idea A & A has come so far. I read those rules for Advanced A&A, and while similar, that's not what we played, so I found my bin of A&A stuff. We played World at war 1939-1945 2nd addition by Xenogames. @@BoardGameNation

[@niklasboehm8945]

Does anyone from europe know where I can still get my hands on the 1940 europe and pacific 2nd editions?

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching! You should be able to. I would start by calling your local game stores. If they don't have them, they might be able to get them. If not, then I am certain that you can find them on Ebay. Typically, people will sell them as a set for a a fair price. I hope that helps! Good luck!

[@andrewtdao5546]

They are both on Amazon. If you have Prime you will get it tomorrow

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for sharing! When possible, we try to send people to their local board game stores first. We think it is important to support the folks that are supporting the hobby. Sometimes that doesn't work, but we think it is always worth the call before sending more money to Amazon. Thanks for watching!

[@andrewtdao5546]

Good idea. I prefer buying from small business or game store. However, the stores where I live have them very sporadically, which unfortunately meant I was forced to either wait or buy them from Amazon. The impatient me went ahead and bought it from Amazon Whatever the case, the two have become some of my favorite board games ever!

[@BoardGameNation]

I know what you mean. Supplies have been odd lately. Thanks for watching!

[@vandrewsan]

I bough the Guadalcanal game way back and have never played it. I've played Battle of the Bulge once partially

[@BoardGameNation]

Both great games! Thanks for watching!

[@ninkd0311]

Where do I get a set of those pint glasses

[@BoardGameNation]

Here you go! combatminiatures.org/products/pint-glasses-1 Thanks for watching!

[@wolfshanze5980]

I have the original 1984 game, I have 1941 2nd Ed, 1942 2nd Ed, Anniversary Edition... I have tons of extra units for all nations in sorted bins including multiple types of fighters and tanks for every nation, A&A labeled IPC Poker-style chips for money, custom dice in the color of each nation with their flags on the dice, giant maps printed on linoleum that can be rolled out that are far larger than the original board maps... and... I HAVE NOBODY TO PLAY Makes me want to play against the computer/online version and use my maps and units to reflect the moves of the AI... how sad is that?

[@BoardGameNation]

I know exactly what you mean. We are working on a fix that we hope to announce soon. In the meantime, what is your closest major city? We will see if we can pair you up with another citizen of Board Game Nation.

[@DennisCoffman-dd8ok]

Do you have a video of the various independent variants? For example Xeno Games has a version of A&A that called World at War that starts off around 1939 and Germany starts first. Japan gets a surprise round where they can use it one time any time in the game. France and China are minor powers (played during British and U.S. turns). Russia actually has a win condition where they could win the game on their own.

[@BoardGameNation]

Sounds like fun! I don't have a video like that, but that is a good idea. Thanks for watching!

[@DennisCoffman-dd8ok]

@@BoardGameNation if you never played it, I think you'll like it. It's a little wonky, admittedly, but they actually introduced a lot of things in the game that looks like were incorporated (somewhat) in future games. 2 hit battle ships, cruisers, ss panzers, etc. Thanks for the videos as well.

[@sylvainplouffe9992]

For me Revised and the dark map is the best versions of Aries & Allies

[@BoardGameNation]

That is one of my favorites, as well. Thanks for watching!

[@gowensbach2998]

Well, right off the bat, I can say this: You sure know how to pour a proper ale! Oh yeah...great video too.

[@BoardGameNation]

Hahaha! That is exactly what I told Shannon! Thanks for watching!

[@gowensbach2998]

Ive always wanted an A&A game based in ancient times. I bought CotE, and anything else that came close, but none of them are what Im looking for exactly. I saw there was a game called Rome Rising (Rise of Rome?) but cant find a copy of that. I bought some HaT miniatures and tried making some rules using the CotE map, with battle rules from Risk Europe, but this whole project has been a bit frustrating…so close, yet so far. As for A&A, I have the Anniversary Edition, and 1914, and recently acquired the map and rules to Europe…not sure which version, as it looks different than the one in the video. Ill have to research that some more. Oh yeah..not to mention my Napoleonic wars project too…another similar story. Take it easy!

[@BoardGameNation]

@@gowensbach2998 - Have you tried Conquest of the Empire? It is a game from the 80's by Milton Bradley. A fun game that focuses on the Roman Empire. Also, Larry Harris (through Nightingale Games) is about to launch the Kickstarter for Imperial Borders - a new Napoleonic game. I really looking forward to that one. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@gowensbach2998]

@@BoardGameNation yep. I just took that one down this morning. It’s close to what Ive been looking for, but I think there’s a few small things that miss the mark. I just ordered the map for Empires: Rome Rising. Im dusting off my HaT miniatures for my next project.

[@BoardGameNation]

@@gowensbach2998 Sounds fun! Enjoy!

[@michaelg.1786]

Some people build a game table for G40....I just opened a game store to play....🤣🤣🤣

[@BoardGameNation]

I completely believe him! 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for watching!

[@michaelg.1786]

@@BoardGameNation absolutely, great discussion

[@BoardGameNation]

Thank you!

[@unacceptableviews1505]

Regarding the magnetic production chart.....wouldn't it be even better to have the whole dam game magnetized? I have ruined a game or 2 by bumping the table lol. That would be a sizable chunk of metal though but you could nail it on a wall and play like vertically. At least it would never be in the way and you could leave it set up for years, lol.

[@BoardGameNation]

Goals. 😉 Thanks for watching!

[@andyakins3747]

Have you ever tried the Axis and Allies expansion like World at War by Xeno Games?

[@BoardGameNation]

I have not, but I have heard of it and it sounds like fun. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelkendall662]

want to talk about a complex rule book you should crack open Squad Leader and its expansions...LOL

[@BoardGameNation]

Oh, I know there are some monster rulebooks out there. Squad Leader is definitely one of them. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@tinablack9510]

I have spring 1942 version On my board Zone 3 is kitty corner with England In my opinion that means it's not actually touching England Am I correct?

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching! I don't have that board in front of me. But, sadly, no. Unit can not move diagonally through sea zones. I hope that answers your question.

[@baltasarjimenez2091]

As someone who loves geography and maps, so many of the Axis and Allies maps are just painful with how they just... make up how landforms look lol. I can understand growing and shrinking areas for gameplay reasons, but some of them are just bonkers for no reason.

[@Sarnican]

I just picked up a copy of WWI 1914 for $100 new at one of my local game stores. I wonder if they did another printing?

[@BoardGameNation]

If you just bought it at the store, then you almost certainly got the most recent version that is being printed by Renegade. Note that this video was published before Renegade Games took over the franchise from Hasbro. Thanks for watching!

[@martinengstrom5592]

TripleA the open source axis and allies game is awsome. The have all maps in it i think

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching!

[@eelseth123]

Play length of the 1914 AA is waaaaaay off the mark. Otherwise, excellent history!

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching!

[@sargenteclipse5658]

I’d cross play the Revised Edition with anniversary edition pieces

[@BoardGameNation]

That works, too! Thanks for watching!

[@sargenteclipse5658]

@@BoardGameNation definitely This is my favorite Axis and Allies Channel you do a great job!

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks! We try. Working on a new one right now!

[@andypanda4927]

I thought it was more than 40yrs. Have check the copyright date on mine.

[@BoardGameNation]

Nope. Nova Games version was 1981. Milton Bradley was 1984. Thanks for watching!

[@Leonardo_montagna]

I have the 1940 europe version, the problem? I play solo so there are not 10 hours but 10 days

[@BoardGameNation]

We are always our toughest opponents. Thanks for watching!

[@4amayason]

I'm having trouble finding out... For the MB Axis & Allies game c1987, can anybody tell me exactly how many of the "chips" (white/red) and "Industrial Production Certificate" amounts (1s/5s/10s) it comes with? Would greatly appreciate it, thanks..

[@BoardGameNation]

Sorry. I went back and looked at the original rulebook and I can't find a specific component count. In the box behind me in the video, I actually have two copies mixed together. I have no idea if they are still complete. You might try asking in one of the Facebook groups. This is the biggest one: facebook.com/groups/284219041598621/ Good luck! Thanks for watching!

[@dr.4453]

When is the kill UK first idea video coming out? - seems improbable but willing to be proven wrong

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for asking! We are working on it. I am hoping to have it for later this month or early July. We have been focusing on getting some casual game content out (unboxing and how to play for Azul, plus a complete how to play for Root) and we have been working closely with the Nightingale Games team and Larry Harris on the Kickstarter for War Room 2.0. We haven't forgotten and I am still testing the strategy and triple checking my math. Thanks again for checking in on us!

[@richieforce1119]

Not gonna lie, but these are some rare axis and allies games. But where did you get all these versions from? I rarely find them and if Guadacanal is like 200 bucks at least. Did you pay that much? Because if, damn that is some money well spend! 😊

[@BoardGameNation]

We didn't have a copy of Guadalcanal available for this video. I pull pictures from the internet for this game. You are right. Some of the games are very rare and are only going to continue to be more so.

[@richieforce1119]

@@BoardGameNation hey cool! Looking forward to it, see you next time

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching! Are you back in school yet?

[@richieforce1119]

@@BoardGameNation Well, not today or tomorrow, but on Monday I am back in school. Finally, better than this quarantine thing.

[@BoardGameNation]

Glad to see you getting back into the classroom. I know that isolation can be rough.

[@e-4airman124]

thank you

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching!

[@e-4airman124]

how is the Anniversary edtition different from Global 1940 combined

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching! The Axis and Allies Wikipedia page has a great chart that lays out the differences between all the versions. Here is that link: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axis_%26_Allies Thanks again for watching!

[@Sugarmountaincondo]

@40:00 You need to buy some map clips that hold the different sections together. The other option is to cover the board with a large sheet of Plexi-glass. Ya'll didn't cover any of the XENO Games Design versions, heck that's where your new N. African version will be based off of.

[@BoardGameNation]

I'll look into that. Thanks for watching!

[@keenankinder6657]

Do you still need the graphic for the trucks in battle of the bulge? I can take a photo and email it.

[@BoardGameNation]

I think Shannon has what he needs. Thanks for asking!

[@miguelvalladares1986]

Battle of the bulge, looks so interesting. But is tooo $$$, for buy and import to Costa Rica. :(

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching! That is a pricey game, but you might see it pop up on Ebay or elsewhere online for less. Good luck!

[@jeffreyscarbrough5321]

I'm in Memphis Tennessee to

[@BoardGameNation]

Awesome! If you are interested, search for 901st Squadron on Facebook and join the local group! Thanks for watching!

[@jeffreyscarbrough5321]

@@BoardGameNation don't use Facebook but I have a main channel on KZbin called Jeffrey scarbrough board games & geek things

[@BoardGameNation]

Cool! Good luck!

[@jeffreyscarbrough5321]

@@BoardGameNation thanks

[@davidcheung7674]

If england buys a carrier first round and america puts her fighter on board in first round allies win every time every time been playing 4o years

[@BoardGameNation]

On the table version, I love that play! However, one of the few differences between the TTG and the online version is that fighters cannot land on friendly carriers (or use transports) online. This creates a different mix of options and frankly helps the Axis in the Atlantic race. Thanks for watching!

[@andrewthomas9480]

I am a green chip stan. Just want to put that out there.

[@northrendicecrown631]

Why not come out with Stalingrad, the most significant battle of all of World War II

[@BoardGameNation]

That might be in Renegade's future plans. Stalingrad was one of the options on the list when they put out a community poll. North Africa won that time, but Stallingrad could be next. Thanks for watching!

[@michellaferriere6138]

I have a mint condition 1914. Played it once didn't like it. How do I sell it?

[@BoardGameNation]

Ebay or Facebook Marketplace, but you might have a hard time getting the prices listed in the video. Renegade Games is now printing 1914 again. Thanks for watching!

[@danielbremner4142]

Just went online to find these games and they are all ridiculously priced. I own Europe and 1941. Yet to play with anyone because my wife hates it and my kids are too small lol.

[@moosecow883]

I'll scan my BotB Trucks slider for you and send a pdf, if that helps you guys.

[@BoardGameNation]

Excellent! Love to see it.

[@moosecow883]

@@BoardGameNation Great! Scanned and sent!

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks! Shannon will be thrilled!

[@AnthonyPerzia]

I have excellent copy of Axis&Allies Guadalcanal.

[@BoardGameNation]

One of the lucky few! Are you looking to sell it?

[@AnthonyPerzia]

@@BoardGameNation I could say I never really thought about it. It's always been my favorite game of the series due to the introduction of the cruiser. Anything could be bought for the right price.

[@BoardGameNation]

If anyone asks, I'll refer them back to this comment. Thanks for watching!

[@AnthonyPerzia]

@@BoardGameNation Tell you what I have 6 Axis&Allies games A&A Pacific A&A Europe Axis&Allies Battle of the Bulge, Axis&Allies D-Day, Axis&Allies Guadalcanal, and last Axis&Allies Spring of 42. All in great condition will send pictures if you like . Asking $500.00 Package deal only. Oh and shipping

[@BoardGameNation]

I made a post in some of the A&A forums with your offer. We will see if we get any takers. :)

[@MrRipYourHeadOff]

38:10 someone playing axis & allies for real in the background?

[@BoardGameNation]

I'm not sure I understand the question. What do you mean?

[@MrRipYourHeadOff]

@@BoardGameNation it sounds like a gunshot in the background lol

[@BoardGameNation]

Ooooh! I hear it now. I think that was the pieces of the map slapping together. Haha!

[@keiths81ca]

I have 1942, first edition...

[@BoardGameNation]

That's fun! Thanks for watching!

[@jacobcathcart5091]

Where did you get the glasses

[@BoardGameNation]

I believe Shannon found those on EBay. Board Game Nation also has an Etsy store with some fun Axis and Allies gear. Thanks for watching!

[@jacobcathcart5091]

@@BoardGameNation of course love your videos super informative by the way. Keep up the great work and thank you for the reply

[@BoardGameNation]

@@jacobcathcart5091 - Thanks! Lots more on the way!

[@raymann7998]

How do I purchase those glasses?

[@BoardGameNation]

Shannon bought them. I'll see if I can find out where and let you know.

[@raymann7998]

Actually I punched in axes and allies glasses and they all came up so I think I'm going to order them.it's going to be a little too late for this remembrance Day in the bunker but I will have them very soon maybe Christmas presents thank you very much

[@BoardGameNation]

Great! Glad you found them. Thanks for watching!

[@thegoodcaptain1217]

@10:10 those are Russians (just a heads up, I enjoy your videos)

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching! The bright red units are Russians?

[@thegoodcaptain1217]

​@@BoardGameNationyeah, pretty sure. there are Japanese control markers in the box yes, but when I pause the video and zoom in, I can see russian Pe-8s and allied artillery. the russians are closer to red in original Europe than brown.

[@BoardGameNation]

@@thegoodcaptain1217 - Haha! I'll let him know. Thanks for the eagle eyed check up. 😁

[@french_fried420]

If I had a 1942 1st edition board that was coloured like the revised edition I would be very pleased.

[@french_fried420]

Although after watching this, I'm going to try and find the 1940s second edition games

[@BoardGameNation]

Renegade Games is about to reprint both of the 1940 games. They are taking pre- orders now. Here us the link: renegadegamestudios.com/axis-allies-shop Thanks for watching!