Set Up The Axis & Allies Europe

The rules are virtually the same as the rules for Axis and Allies. If the player has played the original Axis and Allies game, they should be able to step in very quickly and start playing this European-focused version of the game. Most playing pieces are still given the same attack restrictions and powers. This European version of the game does add a few new types of playing pieces – artillery and destroyers – which add to the killing power and require special strategies for use.

The game centers on an extra large game board that depicts a map of Europe, North Africa, the Atlantic and part of North America. Game pieces are provided for the four countries involved in the European war activities – Russia, Germany, Great Britain and the United States.
The game includes:

• Game board
• Battle board
• Industrial Production Certificates (money)
• 4 national reference charts
• National control markers
• National production charts
• 12 dice
• Plastic chips (red and gray)
• 373 historically-accurate plastic game pieces:
• 100 infantry
• 42 artillery pieces
• 12 anti-aircraft guns
• 40 armored tanks
• Anti-aircraft guns
• 44 fighter planes
• 15 bombers
• 12 battleships
• 28 destroyers
• 10 aircraft carriers
• 24 transport ships
• 28 submarines
• 12 industrial complex

A detailed, illustrated Gameplay Manual details rules such as the amount of money and the number of game pieces which should be allotted to each country at the beginning of the game. It also includes specific information on the use of various game pieces. For example, a player can purchase infantry for a lot less money than the cost of a fighter plane. But, the infantry require additional purchases such as guns and tanks to be fully effective. The player has to make strategic decisions about the cost of a ground war action versus the cost of an air or sea-based action.

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Playing Axis and Allies Europe

Axis and Allies Europe sets the stage and provides the firepower for the war gamer to get involved in World War II just as Germany is poised to invade Russia. All it takes is the right strategy!

Playing Axis and Allies Europe
The game can be played by two to four players, ages 12 and up. The rules are not easy to follow; but, a beginner can be up and playing in 30 minutes. A typical game moves very quickly and can last over three hours.
Axis and Allies Europe uses the same basic format as the original Axis and Allies game. The difference is this Europe-based version is a more focused look at WWII, spotlighting the European war activities starting in 1941 when Germany was ready to attack Russia. The game centers on the many fronts and combat situations encountered by the allies in fighting against Nazi Germany.
Players need to make decisions throughout the game on when and where they are going to organize their resources. The rules are very specific about the cost and power of each soldier and piece of guard. Each player must develop and implement strategies that involve where they use infantry and artillery versus where they are going to use bombers and fighters, while following the detailed rules.
As with the original Axis and Allies game, hard core players often join informal groups and online forums to play, discuss strategies and exchange gaming tip ideas. One well-known online networking source is Harris Game Design, the message board of Larry Harris, the creator of Axis and Allies.

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Axis & Allies Europe

Axis & Allies Europe is the first Axis & Allies extension created by the original A&A designer, Larry Harris. He likes to call it "a whole new puzzle to solve." A&A Europe takes place only within the European theater where four powers (Germany, USA, USSR, and Great Britain) struggle on the continent, in the Atlantic, and across North Africa and the Middle East. Most of the rules will be familiar to Axis & Allies players. A&A Europe does add new pieces (artillery units and destroyers), new ways to take IPCs from the enemy (by occupying naval supply lines and taking over the oil fields of the Middle East), and expanded rules for Strategic Bombing Raids. Plus, all of the pieces in A&A Europe are countryspecific. The fighter units are not generic fighter planes but the U.S. P38 Lightning, the Soviet Yak, the German Stuka, and the British Spitfire.

Product Details

1. Product Dimensions: 14 x 2.5 x 10 inches ; 3.5 pounds
2. Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
3. Recommended Age: 12 - 99 years

Product Features

• The European Theater of World War II remains the same, but you control the events. As a world leader, you must initiate masterful military maneuvers, conjure up clever economic strategies, and play power politics to lead your nation to victory.
• Ages 12 and up. 2-4 Players. 369 historically accurate soldiers, ships, airplanes, weapons, and more! Complexity level: Challenging.
• Contents: 40 tanks, 100 infantry, 42 artillery pieces, 15 bombers, 44 fighter planes, 10 aircraft carriers, 24 transport ships, 28 submarines, 12 battleships, 28 destroyers, 12 antiaircraft guns, 12 industrial complexes. Extra large game board map!
• The game of military strategy, courage, and creativity.
• The European Theater of World War II remains the same, but you control the events. As a world leader, you must initiate masterful military maneuvers, conjure up clever economic strategies, and play power politics to lead your nation to victory.
• Ages 12 and up. 2-4 Players. 369 historically accurate soldiers, ships, airplanes, weapons, and more! Complexity level: Challenging.
• Contents: 40 tanks, 100 infantry, 42 artillery pieces, 15 bombers, 44 fighter planes, 10 aircraft carriers, 24 transport ships, 28 submarines, 12 battleships, 28 destroyers, 12 antiaircraft guns, 12 industrial complexes. Extra large game board map!
• The game of military strategy, courage, and cunning.

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