Axis & Allies - An Introduction

[flyingfart1]

For those of you that really enjoy the game may I suggest that if you play regularly you may want to recreate the map onto a large wall panel (lying flat of course!). We have done that and created a "war room" Check out my pics on facebook.

[2FonziesWithSnakes]

I would love to see you re-do this. You're VERY good at describing the game with good pacing, I just wish I could see the video more clearly.

[MrLego812]

HAH! Liar! My version is Spring 194TWO!!!!

[ranger501VFs]

cuantas jugadas uno puede hacer en un turno que el freaking libro no dice ??????

how many movement i can do in one turn, i now that each unit have an amount of plays but how many plays can do in that turn >???

[OBSysteme]

I used to be a Axis and Allies gamer from back when the original game was out. I must say I don't know what to think of all these version they make and commercialise these days....

If there is one thing back then I used to wish for intensely, is have a world wide version starting in 1939, with France and Italia as players, as well as China.

[IamTHEboss224]

I hate his s-s-studering... :p



[majorcharlie168]

Good review. Next time try to make a review with Axis & Allies Pacific,1942,Europe 1940, Pacific 1940

[LOTRFANO8]

All those people blaming this guy for saying that it takes 3-4 hours to play...It's says 3-4 Hours on the box!

[LOTRFANO8]

All those people blaming this guy saying that it takes longer than 3-4 hours to play...SHUT UP! It's says 3-4 Hours on the box!

[LOTRFANO8]

@LOTRFANO8 Ignore this

[Wafflashizzles]

I still have the classic A&A.

Oh, so many hours wasted lobbing rockets at britain

[johnkerry7]

im old school, though i own the update the map, i prefer the classic 2nd ed map.

[FateDeceiver]

how the fuck od you play the game? I mean, so many pawns and so few place.... I just give up after settin up the pieces

[UpTehCooch]

3-4 hours my ass. takes an hour just to set up

[masterman3178]

mine did not come with money at all and i got it brand new wrapper and all

[thespaceboon101]

i have the europe set were its brittish, amarica, and russia all v.s germany and i was playing as germany and i won :D :D :D but i wish they could just make one big board with all the countrys and all the different unts so you did not need to chose what one to get

[LesterDragon]

0:33

definitely Russia

[urmomsmomsmom7]

i prefer the 4 combined boards over the 3 but i cant find a way to win as the axis powers. i dont know if i just suck or if its off balance. the american money seems to much...

[merkgod357]

me and my bro got this as a gift we need a guide for dummies or some shit cuz we cant cant find one plz PM me with a link or somthing.

[planepotato1]

This sounds terribly more complicated than Risk.

[jatuttable]

@planepotato1 Yes more complicated and better. Like Risk is checkers and A & A is like chess.

[pvtdemon]

we've spent ENTIRE weekends on one game before. 3-4 hours HA!

[TheDerpe]

till now ive played Risk 2210 A.D but today i will give this a try :D

[CaptCamping]

Some people say this is better than the miniature game, is that truth?

[SBACRU]

Best WW-II theme strategy board game ever!

[SBACRU]

I have the anniversary edition. The design and packaging looked so good that I didn't bother opening the pieces nor playing with it!

[espinosakid905]

i love this game but i can never find people to play with me :(

[treco89090]

@espinosakid905 do what i do, play by yourself but use all the factions.

[Astonmartain487]

@espinosakid905 Same here

[RoboticDragon]

Can you give me a website or video link where I can find out specific questions on the rules and more specifically fighting.

[MrVolcanoes22]

I just got the Spring 1942 edition! I don't know about the other editions but this version contains some differences between the individual units. For example, the battle ships are all different to fit their construction in that particular territory.

[MrVolcanoes22]

@MrVolcanoes22 However it seems I have some miniature version that was created as it is the same size as the other games.



[gloverj]

@MagaAbomb it crashed a few times but mainly it was because the host left the game. or your maps are not updated. Make shure your maps versions are the same with the other players and make shure you selected the correct map file before you start . If you need new files before you click start game gotohe web site and copy the get maps link on there site then go back into the game and select download maps and then paste the link into the box

[CapitalBobby]

If I bought axis and allies again i'd want the big boy. new map more pieces but that's more stuff you can lose though. I once tried to play this game with real money... that was a big mistake!

[Agomongo1235]

got 1942 it is awsome might get buldge

[DJCamYank]

I've found games average 8 hours, depending how many new players you are playing with and whether you break for food, drinks, etc.

[gloverj]

The person who asked if you can play this game online you can for free the game is called tripplea ( spelling is not right I know ) any way it is free to dl is about 3 to 5 megs lol and it is very good just google it

[MegaAbomb]

@gloverj i downloaded it and it keeps closing. I played for a minute and a half and it closed. It said there was a bug. Did that happen to you and how do i fix it.

[jordakai]

Where do I find just Axis and Allies?

[kolya588]

@jordakai are you looking for the original axis and allies? they call that axis anda llies calssic, it features the entire world map. the reprinted version is more shiny looking but the exact same concept. both games can be baught on amazon.com or in most comic book and card game stores. dont even try going to any major chain stores, I can assure you none of them carry it. But your ebst bet is too buy it online, its much cheaper and comes in the mail ussualy within the week.

[jordakai]

@kolya588 oh no never mind I already got the 1942 version, its awesome.

[xanaxist]

wow. im interested in these kinda board game. :D

but it seems lil bit complicated tho you said not so much...

is there any good tutorial to start with?

[MrPaintballer121]

i wish u could play this game alone.

[Endureth]

GREAT review. You forgot Axis and Allies: Pacific though.

[TheSultan79]

i wish they would make a dvd rom of all the latest edition games on one simple computer game that would be sweet i would buy that anyday

[ultramarine1234]

@TheSultan79 mate mini wargaming is supposed to be classic we are trying to revive a much loved hobby videogames seem to be a disease thats slowly killing a great hobby so don't make it worse please you may think im an old man im actually 12 years old and i'm going to keep this hobby alive

[TheSultan79]

yea that is true i used to play the actual board game when i lived in the 90s and i prefer to play on an actual board game than pc because the board game is more fun

[ultramarine1234]

thanks for the reply

[Condeycon]

I dont think video games are a disease and I don't think that they will kill board gaming. This sounds like the same line of thought that came around when the computer was invented, everyone thought books would disappear. My friends and I get together very often to play both video and board games, its a matter of preference, nothing more.

[jidar]

Nice review dude. I'm familiar with the Axis and Allies base game but clicked on this video out of curiosity anyway and I was delighted to see that you talk about all of the spin off games. If you want a bit of advise I would suggest you add that information to the title to get a few more hits.

[Lawldead99]

Slow down a bit dude, I hear you stuttering alot

[OroborusFMA]

Spring 1942.

[1982circaguy]

My bad, the new version does show territories in a dark color. However the 1981 map is brighter and make placement easier plus it gives the player a feeling of ownership to each empire he plays.

[1982circaguy]

Go to gamesbyemail(dot)com. No downloading and its free. Take a look and tell me what you think.

[noopy757]

well a better website is gametableonline(dot)com. You can't play online without paying but you can do some surveys ON the website and get online (4eva!) i think thats better then yours....Sorry ^^

[1982circaguy]

Sure if you want to pay and download it. But really without the special affects its just a good old fashion sit down board game. I play it online as if I would sit and play it with others as I did in the 90s. The old 1981 version is the best, Ive looked at the updated new one, there just way to much stuff and the map despite being accurate it does not show territories they had conquered prior to 1942. So playing for free in regular fashion...you just can't beat that! ;)

[wolfattack402000]

I would like to know if AH plans on marketing updated cd versions of A&A. It's been a long time since the real game was in cd print.

[NicoTheUnique]

can USA attack britan or Soviet

[ListWritingMachine]

no ...

[Frozenhotdogger]

I just bought this game....I want to wreak havoc with Carriers >:D

[teosebastiandaly]

any body in south dublin want to play????

[teosebastiandaly]

i have,pacific,europe,revised,an­aversery, i havent played aney of them cant find some one to play

[pichul15]

3 to 4 hours? We play around 12 hours on an average game...

[fjoseyahoo]

oh and the instruction booklet when i first saw it, it looked like the bible to me

[ikilledkenny911]

well you probably dont attack every time...

[Agomongo1235]

@pichul15 well then ur game wasnt avg

[lhagiduty]

@pichul15 yeah!!!!!!!!

[bestshowontheweb]

@pichul15 you sound like you play the creator, who averages 5 day games with his friends.

[WKJBProductions]

@pichul15 It took me and hour to explain the whole thing to someone

[ItsColdUpHereFilms]

@pichul15 i know right, me and my friend started playing at 4pm and where almost done at 2pm

[cril1001001]

I almost want to put an ad in the damn paper to find somebody to play this with, I bought it, I would like to play it.

My dad gave it a chance, my friends gave it a chance, it's not like they didn't like it, they just weren't interested in playing it again after the first time.

[marck369]

haha today is our 3rd day but its possible that we could loose in the next turn. I'm praying for some awesome rolls from the russians

[jake921]

3 to 4 hours lol my game has been going for 3 days lol were on break today lol

[Luke2214]

This is the best one out I just bought the Anniversary Edition of this one... I think the Anniversary Edition is practically the same just with a few more revisions.

[Firetorch99]

This is the new one right because i have a diffrent one it dont look like that..it has airplane shooting Aircraft carrier..

[untiuu]

God does no one have the original game, the one with who i believe is rommel on the front and 'armor' being tanks

[luangu]

I used to have the original...it was a paper map and the Germans were represented by swastikas and you could get a nuke with "special/super weapons"

[MIMICx7]

ebay!

[MIMICx7]

the revised edition fixes the bugs from the first game. there is a large list of problems found in A&A 1942. not that it isnt fun but if you are looking for a more well rounded game that is more fair for every team and faction go with Axis and Allies Revised if you are looking for a buy.

[Cameron4cbtv]

what type of axis and allies are you talking about in the video

[bestdanggames]

Axis & Allies is out of stock at Avalon Hill. It has been since about Christmas time. They are reprinting it under the name Axis & Allies 1942. It should be available in the next few months (summer time). Keep an eye out on Best Dang Games - we will carry it when it is available. You can pre-order it.

[THEF22RAPTORACE]

Will Axis and Allies 1942 be like the anniversary editionand will be able to buy it at places like Wal Mart or will you only be able to buy it online.

[OnkelAxel2008]

lol 3 to 4 hours... try 6 -12 hours...

[khaz3al]

ok is there types of vehicles and planes in the game

[MIMICx7]

yes there are tanks, artillery, fighters, bombers, submarines, battleships, aircraft carriers, destroyers, and transports.

[SirDaddyP]

if anyone with a camera would like. i am available for a long distance game. might take a little time but should be fun and interesting.

[IchBinDieKaiser]

I've got a camera, I wouldn't mind playing a long distant game

[MIMICx7]

me netiher i could go for a long distance game.

[junker154]

I would love to play this but nobody of my friends family play such strategic games, a shame :(

[rosbrughj]

The Anniversary Edition is beautiful! Not only does it add Italy & China, but you can set up 2 different ways (to simulate '41 or '42). Victory conditions are slightly different; twice as many Techs are available; almost all ships are cheaper; factories can be damaged, limiting production; and more territories means a longer game. A very nice addition to the A&A series. Expensive, yes, but worth it, IMO.

[SBACRU]

The Chinese forces is still controlled by The United States and is not an independent unit.

[rosbrughj]

Yes, you're right. Sorry if I suggested that it's a separate player. But the new rules of how China fights make it a lot harder for Japan to take Asia. And Italy as a separate power gives Germany more ability to fight Russia and UK without worrying so much about Africa. A very balanced game. Played it twice already: Axis 1, Allies 1.

[SBACRU]

Yes its one of those board games worth spending on. I recently bought the anniversary edition but decided to not open or use it. The set is well designed and I would hate taking off the parts. Anyway, The Chinese forces in this game are Nationalist forces which today controls Taiwan and not the Communist forces

[gmNorway]

spring 1942, not 1941. Nice game though:)

[ljmed0026]

yeah, a few days

[staticXpaintball]

lol 3-4 hours more like 2-3 days

[KingCreole74]

3-4 hours?  That's being optimistic!

[DasBlitz21]

You pointed at U.K and Said Russia, Duh

[GrownClassic]

no he didn't.. the camera view changed while he was saying it. and you missed him moving his finger to russia

[sup444]

number 1 d-day doesnt suck its an awesome game and it falls with battle of the bulge as a great game and what about pacific, otherwise cool introduction

[jakal323]

When did anyone say D-Day sucked?

[sup444]

well he basically said its.... wait, sry u might be right

[jakal323]

I should probably qualify my statement. I'm the presenter for this video. I was trying to emphasize that D-Day focused more on the combat strategy side as opposed to the logistical and economic side of the game. This is interesting because of the larger emphasis on this in the new games. Thanks for the feedback though. I realize now that we may have not emphasize that all these games are good in their own right.

[sup444]

if i could ask, why did you not include Pacific?

[jakal323]

It wasn't available at the time of the video's creation, I'm afraid.

[sup444]

no??? You mean you didn't have it with you?

[jakal323]

No. It wasn't available. Even though AH (Hasbro) has continuously "sold" their entire Axis and Allies line since it's reintroduction (save for the Anniversary edition), they have had supply shortages to the distributors for some of them. At the time of the filming, Pacific was out of stock at distributors nationwide. So, we were a bit caught out.