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Glad you found it useful.😎 You may find this '1914 Differences' video gives a few pointers, too. ruclips.net/video/C4mDI7nLcbY/видео.html

Always fun experimenting with house rules. I'd imagine the economy in Classic would lend itself well to single round combat. 🍻

A wife who enjoys war-games with you, is a keeper. Hope you have many years of fun together. 🍻

Good luck my friend - this version can be a nice little puzzle or a less subtle bash the opposition, depending on how you want to play it. 🍻

Thanks for your comment. 🍻 Yeah, it takes quite some learning - you really have to accept you will make mistakes and misreads, and maybe find blind confusion during the first couple of go's - then, once rested, you misremember or forget stuff and it may seem like you are back to square one. But each time you play, it gets easier and ever yet more fulfilling. I'm closing in on 2 years of enjoying this game now and still find myself thinking, 'The next playthrough, I'm going to concentrate on this aspect... oh, and I promised 2 or 3 plays ago to try this or that with the Ottomans... but I also quite like the idea of...' It's a sandbox that gets under your skin, itching to be gotten out again only a short-while after ending each marathon.

Very simply made from paperclips. The feet are sandwiched between sticky felt pads. Top tip if you're making your own, use good quality stainless steel paperclips - if you use cheap plated ones they shed confetti all over the place. 🍻

@2orLess thank you, I'm going to make them and place flags with true historical names like Monty, Patton, Rommel, Vasily. This should make the game more interesting.

@@man-yp1gb Embellishments add so much more with each one you layer on.

It certainly floats my boat with Weapons Development, National Advantages and 3 victory conditions. Probably the most innovative of the genre. 🍻

Thanks for the comment. Always fun when dice are as wild as they were in this playthrough.

Cheers my friend. Keep up the good work.🍻

@2orLess thanks! I just released part 1 of 1940 global gameplay!

@@lieutenantgamin57 I'm on the way over for a looksee. 🕵

@@2orLess 🥸🕵🕵

Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed following it. 🍺

Thank you for saying so. The game is real easy to get enthused about. Let me know how you get on. 😎

Thank you, yes I see that now: I was employing the opposite example where attacking Air can't use friendly Destroyers. 🍻 I've now edited out the line with the wrong info.

It was a doozy. 😁

We are cooking on gas now: and thoroughly enjoying it. 🤩 How are you finding it?🍻

@@2orLess I haven't set a game up yet, I've been reading the rulebook and watching greater minds than mine show the practical side! I think I'm ready to give it a solo play now though so that I can explain the rules to my gaming group.

@@leebearfield1405 Slow play will be beneficial in the long run 🧐- I've found most difficulty keeping tabs on the variable hit numbers across units of the same type and remembering the flanking re-rolls. 🤯 Good luck with yours. 🍻

Both are great games: the real-deal, and the surreal-deal. 😁

@sirundying I think Revised was quite innovative: the national advantages combined with weapons development give great replay-ability. I hope it's still in your collection. 😎 Reply

My pleasure: be sure to check Matt Hyra's pinned post clarifying my short cuts and errors. 🍺

Many thanks for taking the time to make these clarifications Matt. 🍻 I did mess around with the order of when to spend the Italian supply, that’s me getting ahead of the game: predicting attack and defence in trying to maintain the video’s flow. The U.S. air purchase, very clearly is written on the set-up card: Round 7, you cannot requisition air unit… Doh! I completely forgot that one. 😮 The errant, over the border placement, was because of the narrow border; I could have/should have moved the remaining infantry back and left the attacking units on the Mersa Brega side: it’s good that you point that out. 👍 And I was cutting corners with the Scout car Long range patrol… possibly not the best thing on a how to play…. Blush. Air unit’s at the, not in the, Kasserine Pass were really just for space and ease of viewing. I’ll pin your reply: for sure it will help me and others. P.S. Spoiler alert: It’s not looking good for the Axis in the next round either. 😆

Also make the aliens be killed with 3 or 4 hits because they died way way too easily.

Wow thank you, it's great that you remember and have tried the A&A versus Alien variant. When I get some time I'll try your ideas --3 staring hives will give the Aliens a good shot at taking over the world. Please do hit me up if you record a series - I'm keen to see how it plays. 🍻

​@@2orLessI haven't made a video yet but I will try soon! I don't have any alien pieces so my rules will probably be a little different.

@@OliverLaskoski I'm sure it will be great.

I did some sleuthing on Renegade's website. Looks like Anniversary, Europe 1940 2E, Pacific 1940 2E all use about 6 hours per game. WWI 1914 is 4-6 hours, and 1942 2E is 3-4 hours. Of course, these are probably times for experienced players (of which I am not one). EDIT: But the boxes show longer times like 4-6 hours for these!

@@sojourner650 Thanks for your comment. The global pairing is one that requires dedicated time, but playing the separate E40+P40 halves is just about do-able in a long day, with aggressive players. If you’re keen on that scale, Anniversary might be a better choice. However, I certainly wouldn’t rule out the original Pacific and Europe-not only are they great games, they can be bought cheap on the pre-owned market. North Africa, like the other campaign games, shares many of the base A&A principles but with (very cool) enhancements to the procedure and unit abilities. It’s interesting you say it’s almost another theatre-that was my first impression, too. But, for me, it definitely sits in the campaign section. 🍻

@Matt_Hyra Thanks for the comment. Indeed yes, it's worth highlighting the Scout car Targeted Attack - Air Units ability happens against territories with any number of hostiles that has an air unit. Back in the day we'd call the situation in my example, +EV (positive expectation value). Both hitting @2orless and the Scout has a free choice to destroy a supply. Nowadays they say, 'winner winner chicken dinner'. 😆

Keeping it old-school. Love it. 🍻 Is it the only version you have and play?

You will have a blast - I Hope the video helps. 🍻

I think they are... 🤔cute. Small, but cute. And they pack a punch.😎 Maybe they'll notice my base pieces or, perhaps, market A&A signature magnifying glasses.🕵‍♂ 😆

@@2orLess When you say they think they are? Have you heard any official announcement?

@@chadvader974 No: sorry if I've suggested otherwise: I simply meant, I think they are cute. I have no knowledge of Renegade plans. 🧐 I wouldn't let it affect purchasing this title - the game stands-up as an interesting challenge. Of the 4 campaign games, it's instantly become my favourite. 🍺

Thanks for your comment: 🍺 I've really been taken by this game, too. 🤩 You must get Battle of the Bulge to the table - big handfuls of 12 sided dice. 😲 If that one floats your boat (and once you are used to it) I've recently tried a revision to 'Bulge' combat that may be of interest. ruclips.net/video/eED7ETwYJuo/видео.html

Just a quick question Matt, If axis defending forces in Mersa Matruh decide to retreat at the start of a battle are they still able to set off the land mine as they retreat? Just basing this off the operation torch setup scenario.

@@38thpanzerdivision56 They actually decide whether or not to retreat AFTER land mines and AAA rolls have been made.

Many thanks Matt, I will pin this reply for others to take note of. Yes, I absolutely should have made a clear distinction between the Scout Car Self Sufficient and its Hit and Run ability, and should have left no room for confusion with French units Self sufficiency. 🧐 The Sirte attack was just to show the movement--other errors are me tripping over my tongue. 🤐 Congrats and thanks for a very interesting game. 🍻

@@TheLoyalcitizen Correct!

Hey Matt, just wanted to say a massive thank you for providing great feedback to the few training videos that are available on Axis and Allies North Africa. I am not one for learning exclusively from the Rule book and so excellent videos like this one, coupled with your comments provide a great additional resource.

Cheers Lea: you got yours yet?

@@2orLess Yeah, mines here but I was struggling to definitively interpret some of the more obscure new rules and build up a picture of how they want the game to play. The way you've explained things is bang on.

@@leebearfield1405 ...almost bang on - check the pinned comment for Matt Hyra's clarifications. 😆

@@2orLess Ahh, so I see, however you're method of instruction is very effective indeed.

Thank you: 👍So I don't lead you astray, double check the pinned comment, where Matt Hyra picks me up on a couple of salient points. 😳

My pleasure: it's a great game to delve into. 🍺

Absolutely: I was bowled-over. He d' man. 😎

Thanks for your thoughts: I thought all infantry Attack at 2 or less (3 with artillery support) - Italian infantry defend @ 2 but cost less to purchase? I'm not next to the game right now. I'm going to see how the base game plays-out with mine detonation - Often it's easy to see things at a unit level, where as I feel, any A&A unit/token represents a whole array of equipment and personal and commitment to that type of effort: in this case mines represent wider 'covert' actions. 🍻

Thanks for your comment: I take on-board what you say and looking again at the Somua S35 I think it's a two-fold thing for me: the 'French' T-34's used in the global game are glorious (a real favourite though rarely seen😕) and these Somua’s do share the same… plainness as the Sherman, except we’ve had years to get used to them. Maybe I will grow to like them. 🍻

I think with time they will become valued additions! It’s also great to have an earlier war German tank as well, we have two mammoth tanks currently in the Tiger and Panther and these are quite good and comparable. I’m happy with the sculpts except for the jeeps…

@@VictorB-p2q pretty sure the gameplay will more than make up for whatever my child-side sees. 😃

Champing at the bit to get going - it's not the learning I'm worried about; it's learning to ignore the rules I'm used-to I'll struggle with.

So am I. It's been a loooooong wait...🤐but I got bit of learning to do before I can start. 📖

Definitely: it's a cracking sculp.

@alexc6324 My absolute pleasure. If you want any further advice be sure to ask me here or, alternately, I'm part of a great group on Facebook where there is always someone around ready to offer their thoughts. 🍻 facebook.com/groups/284219041598621

@@2orLess nice thanks

Great Question: At 10 years old, I suggest one of the shorter versions, Classic or 1941. There aren't too many pieces, rules or unit classes. The 1941 is the easier rulebook to read. It might be another year or two for your son to be play with more independence though. Other than that, perhaps D-day: it's card driven nature makes it easy to follow and the two additional card sets (for Tactics/Fortune) allows for some growth with the system. However, bear in mind, D-day and the other 3 campaign games while they are Axis and Allies, they do not follow the exact same game mechanics. Good luck making memories. :)

Cheers, I'll drink to that. 🍻

@matthewroo . . . You know, I may do the same. For a greater challenge, you may want to increase the Alien strength. I recommend using options 1, 2, 3 and 4 (found at the bottom of the rules BGG download). 🍻👽

Could be my painting, could be my camera or differences in screen contrast. 🤔

Thanks for the comment. I find myself wanting to play Guadalcanal a 2nd and 3rd time when ever it comes out. I'll even, sometimes, use the same mix of advantages to see how it plays if done another way round. 🍻

@@2orLess yes I agree

Wow lots of good stuff there.🍻 I may have to adopt/adapt...? 🤫erm, okay 'steal' some and try them in a future game. 😁 I particularly like the minor air units idea - not %100 on board with them being tactical-paired and have to see they don't cause a naval battle that blocks amphibious assault bombardment, but as I.C. bombing raid interceptors oh-yes. 👍

@@2orLess thanks, I been working with my smaller A&A customized board and am having crowding issues, I'm adding several unit types, still want my 3 different infantry types but probably not on this board. I had quit using the tactical bombers mostly because of space, but I'm keeping the minor air units and figured I'd have to try combining the two unit types, I haven't tried this $5 tactical minor air unit yet. A $4 (1/2 destroyer) patrol boat becomes important when using the $5 aircraft, attack & defend & move 1, transport technology allowing 2 patrol boats per transport, now the patrol boats keep up with the fleet. (always free technology, one per turn basically, but with lots of technology, buying the technology "tokens" can be incorporated in a couple ways.

@@mikedearing6352 Yeah, territories can still be crowded on the global map. So long as you can keep track of the tech advances and additional unit types, the more you put in the more you get out. 😎

This version is in my top five, too.🍻

@@paulcooverjr.6947 My brother taught me chess, the army taught me Risk, then my cousin's taught me Axis and Allies..1986, I've been a fan ever since, my favorite

Thanks for the comment. 🍻 Having the Global twins will provide you with plenty enough units for Anniversary. You'll even have a number of sculps that are not in Anniversary which you can either house-rule in or use for visual variety.

Interesting top 5 - I'm sure I'd slip 1914 into it somewhere. -- I know what you mean about the global game... I think that's why I'm always tinkering with house rules.

@@2orLess I have heard good things about 1914 but my only friend that owns it lives far away now so I havent had the chance to play it.

@@TheAdmirableAdmiral I'm sure when you get the opportunity to play 1914, you'll appreciate the intrinsic trench-warfare feel. And now it's been reprinted, price wise it's okay, too.

I always say, bad beats are part of the fun. 🤬 Those moments when you wish the ground would open up and swallow you are why we play dice games. 🥴

@@2orLess we play with with about forty die and rotate through them just to treat our minds. When you play a few days, dice can be aggravating. This and leave as little to chance as possible.

To this day I remember a battle from years ago where Germany was about to attack Moscow and Japan did a 6 plane suicide attack on Russia in anticipation... the Russions rolled 3 ones and cut down half the Jap planes before they even got to attack... Germany ended up losing the pivotal battle.

Thank you for saying so. It offers interesting challenges especially when played as intended ( with two players). I recently likened it to a jigsaw that makes different pictures, depending upon where the pieces are placed. Although... I'm not sure even I understood what I meant. 🤭

Sort of but not quite... lol, you had me diving into the rule book. 🧐The Battleship has 2 special abilities; Heavy Armor and Resilience. The Battleship's Heavy Armor ignores the 1st hit, regardless of it being a 1 or a 2, and the Battleship's Resilience meant it was Damaged instead of destroyed by the 2nd hit @2. If the 2nd hit was at a 1, it would have been destroyed. Hope it helps. 🍻