Very interesting to see this opened up. My friends from high school and I have played A&A together since middle school. Every time we get the chance to meet up since college, we play some version of A&A. We're so used to playing against each other and know regular strategies, that we usually try strange things in our games to see if they'll work. Even after a little over 10 years of playing with them, I still have fun every time.
Even though I don't collect A&A, the collector in me was squirming when you unwrapped the box! That being said, it was really cool to see such a piece of gaming history opened up and to see where it all began for this legendary series. Fascinating.
Would love a full play-through (with strategy sessions (throughout; hidden from the other team) and analysis (before, after, and during everything:)- as well as a review or recap thoughts on it. Really cool to see. Can we play that copy with the owner if we go to that shop (I can dictate without touching if needed;)? :-)
I have a complete how to play for 1942.2 (ruclips.net/video/IKyWaC0vrtM/видео.html) and 96.3% of the rules transfer over. I think would be easier and faster to produce is a "difference" video. "So, you know how to play 1942.2? This is what you need to know to play 1940." Lay out the rules differences without rehashing everything in the 42.2 video. Would that be helpful?
Thanks! I'm glad you like them. I'll be back in the studio in a couple of weeks. We will see what I come up with! There will definitely be some A&A content in there along with some other fun games. Thanks for watching!
I have been thinking about making a difference video for AA50 and Europe/Pacific 1940. I'm not sure I have played AA50 enough to make strategy videos for it at this point, but I'll give it some thought. I'll be back in the studio in a couple of weeks. We will see what I can figure out! Thanks!
I got that game new in the mid 80s, and by then they had graduated to plastic pieces that you had to separate. The little fighters were kind of cute, I must say. And the bombers were huge by comparison.
@@BoardGameNation I remember the game, because I played it quite extensively with neighborhood friends. I also remember it was the most expensive board game that I ever purchased -- like $59 or so new. That was pretty expensive back in the mid 80s. Especially for something that had no electronics. I figure what...15% costs to produce, and 85% intellectual property profit margin? I wonder what the store paid for it before marking it up to $59? And you're right. The molded plastic pieces looked of the same type used in models that you glue together. They had really good detail for their size.
I am not sure how the costs are broken out. I imagine that the designing and printing of all the plastic units wasn't cheap. Either way, I think it was worth every penny! :)
I still have my original 1981 copy. It's not in mint original condition because I opened it and played it as a teenager, but all the pieces are there. I never saw it in a store. I only knew about the game because I saw it advertised in a brochure from another Avalon Hill bookcase game. You had to order it by mail, which took a few weeks. It is made of Acid paper, so unlike paper products made today from Alkaline, it will "Yellow" over time once unsealed. It's crazy to see this original game being sold on Ebay on rare occasions for $1,000. Best of luck with your game.
I have a question if u can answer If there is an amphibious assault along with cruiser in a sea zone thag already contains enemy warships and defender scrambles fighters then in sea combat if all the warships are killed from both the sides except the transport then offloading troops (amphibious assault ) will happen at that time only or in next round
If the sea combat ends with the sea zone classified as "friendly" to the attackers, the transports lands, offloads the troops, and they conduct combat. The types of troops or their origins don't matter. Hope this helps!
I love the game pieces! Instead of making plastic pieces, they could have really made unique looking illustrations of vehicles and units in subsequent editions.
Sure. That could have been cool, but I had to keep reminding myself that at the time this was just a startup independent game. When I think about it that way, this is actually a really good first effort. Thanks for watching!
I am working on that now. I'm hoping to arrange an interview with someone on their team answering that exact question. When we get that done, we will make an announcement. What I have heard so far is that they are making a straight reprint of a number of A&A games. They are also rumored to be developing a new version. I'll share more when I can.
Ok So u can make differences but will u explain large things in detail like convoy disruptions scrambling major industrial minor industrial complex air base naval base kamikaze ??
Exactly. It will show any changes from the 1942.2 (ie, Carrier take two hits) and all the new stuff (At War, Mongolian Rule, etc). Everything else folks can find in the 1942.2 video. So, for example, if a viewer doesn't understand the idea of Offshore Bombardments. The difference video won't explain that because the rules are the same between the two games. They will need to go to the 1942.2 or other more specific video we have made on the topic. Does that make sense?
The only official rules that I know of that included an Atomic Bomb is the Nova Games version. I think you can find the rules with a Google search. Good hunting! Thanks for watching!
hey did you ever end up recording the axis and allies game at the convention? me and my friends really wanna see how you play a full game. it’s so much nicer to watch people play in person on a game board than watching them play strangers online
I did record the finals of the Global 42 event in June. It was 232GB of video of 9 hours of play! It is going to take me some time to sort it out. I'm at GenCon now, but we couldn't get permission to set up all of our equipment to record a game. We are going to try again next year. Thanks for watching!
We are nearly finished with our other projects. I am hoping to have a new video out in the next two or three weeks. I have a bunch of unboxings to shoot and then edit. I'll be starting with a great game I found at GenCon called Paco Sako. Then, I'll tackle A&A Europe and Pacific 1940.
Renegade Games has recently announced that they are reprinting both of these games. I think I'm going to hold off until I can get copies of the new versions and then do a compare and contrast video. What do you think? Do you any specific questions about the 1940 games I can answer in the meantime?
Well, for the past few weeks I have been totally occupied with a different project (home renovation). I'm going to have that completed in the next three weeks or so. However, I did just get a copy of Europe and Pacific. So, I'll probably start with an unboxing video for each. That will make it much easier to build out from there. Probably not what you were hoping to hear, but some progress in that direction. :)
@@BoardGameNation no we had later editions. honestly can't remember which one but the board was solid and lots of plastic pieces. this was in the late 80s
A few initial observations: Germany uses the Swatiska, which has been banned in Germany since Allied Occupied IRL. This is an interesting choice considering the size of the German board gaming community, and the American Forces in Germany at the time of publication. Also, what is going on with French territories in edition? Are they impassable or neutral?
I agree that the inclusion of the swastika while accurate may have hurt sales opportunities. I'm not sure about the specific rules. We haven't had a chance to play it yet. Thanks for watching!
While the Swastika isn't used on the roundels in the classic Milton Bradley version, it IS depicted on the box in what appears to be a Kriegsmarine flag. I'm not sure what the laws in Germany permit but the Milton Bradley version might have been banned too, or they might have had to make a special box without the Swastika for sale in that country.
Board game nation can i do that in axis allies g40 version I start game in 1939 with each round meaning 6 months of actual time ipcs will be based on ipc value of land territory of nations and instead of following setup nations will start with no army on board they can buy and place armies anywhere in their home nation no non combat move and no mobilization before going to war but after going to war units can be placed only in territories with factories and then non combat and mobilization will be allowed Is this good idea Love from India
First, you bought the game. You can do whatever you'd like as long as everyone playing agrees to the same rules. Starting with no units on the board creates an entirely new dynamic to the game. I would be curious how that would play out. I'm guessing there are some strategies that might break the game if a player could buy whatever they want and declare war whenever they want. Considering the IPC generation starts in the Axis favor, I would imagine giving them several turns of Collect Income phases before any combat was declared would also be an issue. Interesting idea! With a few tweaks, it might be fun! Here is another idea along those lines: Add up the value of all the units on the starting cards and give that many IPCs to the corresponding player. Players then take turns placing units in their territories or adjacent sea zones until they run out. Then, start the game as normal. Have fun!
It was good. I learned a lot. I don't have the right equipment to record a full size global game well. I'll be making something out of the 250Gb worth of videos and pictures, but it is going to take some time.
This is really neat. I was surprised to see Spain and Sweden considered pro-German neutrals, and it appears Iraq and Iran are pro-British, with Mexico and some others as pro-American neutrals given the shading. Here I thought it was an innovative and creative new system added in the 1940 games, but apparently it was one of Larry's original ideas that just got left by the wayside until he brought it back.
I dug a little into this version and I discovered that sheets were printed for French and Chinese units as well, but Nova evidently sold out before it could publish any additional rules for incorporating these nations into the game. It seems that was another early idea of Larry's that was finally seen in the newer versions.
@@BoardGameNation If you are interested in more details, the game was probably shrink wrapped by Pat Flory of The Citadel in Groton, CT. He shrink wrapped all of the games in that print run with NOVA Games and sold them at Origins or at his store on Bridge Street back then in Groton, near the exit to I-95. The machine used to 'cut' the shrink wrap is still at the store including the heat gun used to shrink the wrap on the games.
I appreciate that! We are definitely giving that some thought. Do you feel comfortable with 1942 Second Edition? If so, made a video explaining the differences would be helpful. What do you think?
No shame in opening it either. Couldn't have gone to a better gamer! We need to know if it's any good! I bet we could make a print n play version given the components.
We move into the new place in 15 days... no matter what! I did get brand copies of Europe & Pacific. They are ready for unboxing videos when I get back to the studio. Thanks for checking on me! We are getting there!
Actually i have seen 1942 edition that u made but players who have only axis allies global edition they would only Like to learn about global not 1942 I know it is difficult job for u But u are an amazing explainer That's why I request to do full axis allies global 1940 rules explanation 😀
I appreciate your confidence. Here's the trick: nearly everything in the 1942.2 rules video will transfer over to Global. A "difference" video would be much shorter (and easier to produce) if it can refer players back to the giant rules video for 1942.2. It took months to make that video and it the idea of re-making all the examples and explanations for a game that has the same basic rules makes me want to pull out what is left of my hair. :) I'm traveling to a A&A event this weekend, hoping to come how with a ton of Global content. We will see how it all shakes out.
I'm hoping to start publishing more content in September. I am also planning a new interview with Larry Harris in mid-August that we try to put out as quickly as possible. Lots great stuff in the hopper... but first, I have to finish up the renovation so that I have a place to live!
The original rules were better. There are 2 major differences. 1. All combat took place before movement. 2. Each country had a special power. a, Germany could designate one armor unit to be te Afrika Korps for one turn. It became a 5-3. b. Russia could move 1 factory, one space per turn. 3. Also, I don't think there were capitols, just factories.
@13:54 I think that when I watch "Wings of the Luftwaffe" or anything from 1994 and before how much saner the actual WW2 generation handled the history and symbology of the war. It seems the further we get from the war the more insane the liberals of the West like pretending anything to the right of them is Hitler and kvetching to hysterical levels. Worse our history shows are becoming more insane where if you watch one now, even if it's just about the Battle of the Bulge or El-Almein you get a 15 minute lecture on the race politics of Nazism. I get it with Russia doing it (kinda I mean as usual former leftie government) but you'd almost think the way things are now that our ancestors were the Nazis not the ones who killed them.
To each their own, but in my opinion the swastika is still a very active symbol of hate that for some is a source of pain and to others is rallying point for acts of violence. I understand that it is historically accurate in a WW2 and other feel differently, but I would rather not spend my free time playing with them. Now, if I went to a friend's place to play and he had them on the board used appropriately, I wouldn't make a big deal about. It just isn't something I would include in any game I host. Thanks for watching!
@@BoardGameNation good take and if someone I’m playing with has a problem with them I’d remove them. Rather have happy gamers then historical accuracy any day
Tell Shannon to make an email for 901 games, so I can email him about axis and allies and some of his stock at his store, I can't call him, cus it would be long distance:( if that's possible it would be fantastic! But totally understand if not.
Hello! Here is the email for 901 Games: 901*games*memphis*@gma*il.com I added the * to stop the bots from spamming the account. Remove them, and you should have no trouble reaching the store. Thanks for watching!
Makes you wonder what today's A&A will look like in another 40 years. Thanks for sharing.
It sure does!
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Unfortunately they'll more than likely think it's novel that we still played on a physical board.
Very interesting to see this opened up. My friends from high school and I have played A&A together since middle school. Every time we get the chance to meet up since college, we play some version of A&A. We're so used to playing against each other and know regular strategies, that we usually try strange things in our games to see if they'll work. Even after a little over 10 years of playing with them, I still have fun every time.
Awesome to hear! Thanks for watching!
I own this and haven’t opened it. Thanks for taking one for the team!
Haha! You bet!
Thanks for becoming a member!General Robin!
What a blast from the Past !! I was 24 in 1981. Haven't played in Years. Thanks for posting !
Thanks for watching!
Even though I don't collect A&A, the collector in me was squirming when you unwrapped the box! That being said, it was really cool to see such a piece of gaming history opened up and to see where it all began for this legendary series. Fascinating.
I felt exactly the same way! Now, we just have to find time to play it!
Thanks for watching!
Amazing Videos I love unboxing, Axis and Allies is my favorite game I’m glad your sharing it with us!!
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!
@@BoardGameNation ofc! My favorite RUclips Channel, Great topics!!!
You're too kind. :)
A&A is the greatest game ever. The number of boards I've seen flipped in a fit of rage is testament to that.
Haha! Thanks for watching!
Would love a full play-through (with strategy sessions (throughout; hidden from the other team) and analysis (before, after, and during everything:)- as well as a review or recap thoughts on it. Really cool to see. Can we play that copy with the owner if we go to that shop (I can dictate without touching if needed;)? :-)
We will see what we can do. If you reach out to 901 Games, they might have more info about playing the game at the store.
Thanks for watching!
Why don’t you make a rulebook of 1940 global axis’s and allies
I have a complete how to play for 1942.2 (ruclips.net/video/IKyWaC0vrtM/видео.html) and 96.3% of the rules transfer over. I think would be easier and faster to produce is a "difference" video. "So, you know how to play 1942.2? This is what you need to know to play 1940." Lay out the rules differences without rehashing everything in the 42.2 video.
Would that be helpful?
Great
Eager to see ur new video on axis allies global 1940 especially scrambling and other things
All the best for this
And for axis allies event
Thanks!
When is your next video on A&A? I can't get enough of these!
Thanks! I'm glad you like them. I'll be back in the studio in a couple of weeks. We will see what I come up with! There will definitely be some A&A content in there along with some other fun games.
Thanks for watching!
@@BoardGameNation great!
Can you do a video on anniversary edition? I just got my hands on a copy of it and would like some rule examples
I'd love to, but I'd need to get my hands on a copy first! :)
What questions do you have? I'll try my best.
Idk something like like a strategy for Italy or USA or the difference between anniversary and 1942 second addition
I have been thinking about making a difference video for AA50 and Europe/Pacific 1940. I'm not sure I have played AA50 enough to make strategy videos for it at this point, but I'll give it some thought.
I'll be back in the studio in a couple of weeks. We will see what I can figure out!
Thanks!
No problem!
Thanks for the video👍
Thanks for watching!
I got that game new in the mid 80s, and by then they had graduated to plastic pieces that you had to separate. The little fighters were kind of cute, I must say. And the bombers were huge by comparison.
Agreed. While I think the sculpts were very cool, scale was clearly not a factor in the design process.
Thanks for watching!
@@BoardGameNation I remember the game, because I played it quite extensively with neighborhood friends. I also remember it was the most expensive board game that I ever purchased -- like $59 or so new. That was pretty expensive back in the mid 80s. Especially for something that had no electronics. I figure what...15% costs to produce, and 85% intellectual property profit margin? I wonder what the store paid for it before marking it up to $59?
And you're right. The molded plastic pieces looked of the same type used in models that you glue together. They had really good detail for their size.
I am not sure how the costs are broken out. I imagine that the designing and printing of all the plastic units wasn't cheap. Either way, I think it was worth every penny! :)
I still have my original 1981 copy. It's not in mint original condition because I opened it and played it as a teenager, but all the pieces are there. I never saw it in a store. I only knew about the game because I saw it advertised in a brochure from another Avalon Hill bookcase game. You had to order it by mail, which took a few weeks. It is made of Acid paper, so unlike paper products made today from Alkaline, it will "Yellow" over time once unsealed. It's crazy to see this original game being sold on Ebay on rare occasions for $1,000. Best of luck with your game.
Thanks for watching and for sharing!
I have a question if u can answer
If there is an amphibious assault along with cruiser in a sea zone thag already contains enemy warships and defender scrambles fighters then in sea combat if all the warships are killed from both the sides except the transport then offloading troops (amphibious assault ) will happen at that time only or in next round
If the sea combat ends with the sea zone classified as "friendly" to the attackers, the transports lands, offloads the troops, and they conduct combat. The types of troops or their origins don't matter.
Hope this helps!
Thank you for watch our unboxing of the only SEALED Axis and Allies from 1981 published by Nova Games! Who you have opened it?
My dad and I's favorite game to play, we set up two boards so we can each play both sides at the same time. Good times.
Wow! That's a fun twist!
Thanks for watching!
I love the game pieces! Instead of making plastic pieces, they could have really made unique looking illustrations of vehicles and units in subsequent editions.
Sure. That could have been cool, but I had to keep reminding myself that at the time this was just a startup independent game. When I think about it that way, this is actually a really good first effort.
Thanks for watching!
A dream come true 👍
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I thought the chitwars ended with Advanced Squad Leader! Thank goodness for plastic army men. Love the live feel of this video.
You one get one shot at cracking the plastic! We were definitely a bit nervous. Haha!
Thanks for watching!
Board game nation can u explain what will renegades games do with axis allies global 40
I am working on that now. I'm hoping to arrange an interview with someone on their team answering that exact question. When we get that done, we will make an announcement.
What I have heard so far is that they are making a straight reprint of a number of A&A games. They are also rumored to be developing a new version. I'll share more when I can.
I have 2 of these. One punched and one not punched. One even has all the extras!
Cool! Thanks for watching!
I used to play that version in Canada in the early 80s.
We haven't had the chance yet. How did you like it?
Ok So u can make differences but will u explain large things in detail like convoy disruptions scrambling major industrial minor industrial complex air base naval base kamikaze
??
Exactly. It will show any changes from the 1942.2 (ie, Carrier take two hits) and all the new stuff (At War, Mongolian Rule, etc). Everything else folks can find in the 1942.2 video.
So, for example, if a viewer doesn't understand the idea of Offshore Bombardments. The difference video won't explain that because the rules are the same between the two games. They will need to go to the 1942.2 or other more specific video we have made on the topic.
Does that make sense?
Right. All the differences would be explained in the same style as our 1942.2 video.
James Ward also created Metamorphosis Alpha, which is the very first science fiction TTRPG. :-)
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
What are the nuke rules? I'm trying to incorporate them into all my versions.
The only official rules that I know of that included an Atomic Bomb is the Nova Games version. I think you can find the rules with a Google search.
Good hunting! Thanks for watching!
hey did you ever end up recording the axis and allies game at the convention? me and my friends really wanna see how you play a full game. it’s so much nicer to watch people play in person on a game board than watching them play strangers online
I did record the finals of the Global 42 event in June. It was 232GB of video of 9 hours of play! It is going to take me some time to sort it out.
I'm at GenCon now, but we couldn't get permission to set up all of our equipment to record a game. We are going to try again next year.
Thanks for watching!
Board game nation any update that on which date ur new video will come
We are nearly finished with our other projects. I am hoping to have a new video out in the next two or three weeks. I have a bunch of unboxings to shoot and then edit. I'll be starting with a great game I found at GenCon called Paco Sako. Then, I'll tackle A&A Europe and Pacific 1940.
Board game nation when will axis allies global 1940 video come out
Renegade Games has recently announced that they are reprinting both of these games. I think I'm going to hold off until I can get copies of the new versions and then do a compare and contrast video.
What do you think?
Do you any specific questions about the 1940 games I can answer in the meantime?
Love that game.... hated setting it up. We had games where it took longer to set up the board then it did to win.
Haha! I know that feeling!
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Very cool and great set w Axis & Allies copies. You need 1940s & 1942 2nd Ed !
Way ahead of you. :)
ruclips.net/video/4nV_XJbpi7s/видео.html
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Well by the way do u have any idea when axis allies global video will come
Not sure. I have a lot on my plate right. Hoping to have it out in the next few months.
Thanks for watching!
I would love to see a play through!
We still need to get together and play it!
Thanks for watching!
It's so alien seeing Germany as green to me lol. I suppose He was capturing the wehrmacht green feldgrau instead of the SS gray in recent editions?
Maybe. They definitely look better in black.
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Fun game back in the day. Haven't played it in decades.
Absolutely! Have you played this version?
@@BoardGameNation The original is the only version that existed back when I was playing it.
Cool! Do you still have your copy? They are pretty rare. Only 3,500 made. It might be a hidden gem in the closet.
@@BoardGameNation No, it belonged to a friend of mine.
Cool. Nice that you got to play it!
Board game nation any update on axis allies global??
Well, for the past few weeks I have been totally occupied with a different project (home renovation). I'm going to have that completed in the next three weeks or so.
However, I did just get a copy of Europe and Pacific. So, I'll probably start with an unboxing video for each. That will make it much easier to build out from there.
Probably not what you were hoping to hear, but some progress in that direction. :)
PLAY IT!
Will do! Thanks for watching!
Man I played that game so much
Have you played this version?
@@BoardGameNation no we had later editions. honestly can't remember which one but the board was solid and lots of plastic pieces. this was in the late 80s
That sounds like the Milton Bradley version from 1984, what commonly referred to as the "Classic" version.
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A few initial observations:
Germany uses the Swatiska, which has been banned in Germany since Allied Occupied IRL. This is an interesting choice considering the size of the German board gaming community, and the American Forces in Germany at the time of publication.
Also, what is going on with French territories in edition? Are they impassable or neutral?
I agree that the inclusion of the swastika while accurate may have hurt sales opportunities.
I'm not sure about the specific rules. We haven't had a chance to play it yet.
Thanks for watching!
While the Swastika isn't used on the roundels in the classic Milton Bradley version, it IS depicted on the box in what appears to be a Kriegsmarine flag. I'm not sure what the laws in Germany permit but the Milton Bradley version might have been banned too, or they might have had to make a special box without the Swastika for sale in that country.
Board game nation can i do that in axis allies g40 version I start game in 1939 with each round meaning 6 months of actual time ipcs will be based on ipc value of land territory of nations and instead of following setup nations will start with no army on board they can buy and place armies anywhere in their home nation no non combat move and no mobilization before going to war but after going to war units can be placed only in territories with factories and then non combat and mobilization will be allowed
Is this good idea
Love from India
First, you bought the game. You can do whatever you'd like as long as everyone playing agrees to the same rules.
Starting with no units on the board creates an entirely new dynamic to the game. I would be curious how that would play out. I'm guessing there are some strategies that might break the game if a player could buy whatever they want and declare war whenever they want. Considering the IPC generation starts in the Axis favor, I would imagine giving them several turns of Collect Income phases before any combat was declared would also be an issue.
Interesting idea! With a few tweaks, it might be fun!
Here is another idea along those lines: Add up the value of all the units on the starting cards and give that many IPCs to the corresponding player. Players then take turns placing units in their territories or adjacent sea zones until they run out. Then, start the game as normal.
Have fun!
Happy owner of 33 different (box)variations of the Axis & Allies games...
Wow! That's a bunch! Other than the Hasbro/Avalon A&A games, what games are you counting in that 33?
@@BoardGameNation Nova Games 1st. box edition
Nova Games 2nd. box edition
Jedko Games
MB Gamemaster 1st. edition
MB Gamemaster 2nd. edition
MB Gamemaster Duthch box edition
MB Gamemaster French/Canadian box edition
Europe 1940 1st. edition
Pacific 1940 1st. edition
Europe 1940 2nd. edition
Pacific 1940 2nd. edition
Europe 1940 2nd. edition 2nd. box variation
Pacific 1940 2nd. edition 2nd. box variation
Anniversary 1st. edition (2008)
Anniversary 2nd. edition (2017)
Revised 366 edition
Revised 370 edition
Revised Tilsit (French box) edition
Europe 369 edition
Europe 370 edition
Zombies
1941
Spring 1942
1942 2nd. edition
D-Day 1st. box edition
D-Day 2nd. box edition
D-Day 3rd. box edition
Battle of the Bulge
Guadalcanal
Pacific 330 edition
Pacific 335 edition
Pacific 345 edition
WWI 1914
How was ur axis allies event
It was good. I learned a lot. I don't have the right equipment to record a full size global game well. I'll be making something out of the 250Gb worth of videos and pictures, but it is going to take some time.
Board game nation any update on new video
Still stuck working on my other projects. I promise, no one wants more new BGN videos than me! Hoping to be back at it soon.
The rules with the 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 format are like in the old SPI case format.
Cool! Good to know. I kind of like it!
Thanks for watching!
Board game nation sorry to disturb u again and again
Do u know when will new video come out??
Working to get back in the studio asap. I have a stack a great games to share!
901 games is in my hometown
Great shop! But, the owner is kind of a dork. ;)
@@BoardGameNation yeah his buddy who owns 901 toys is too lol
@@jeffreyscarbroughboardgame2822 💯😅😅😅
This is really neat. I was surprised to see Spain and Sweden considered pro-German neutrals, and it appears Iraq and Iran are pro-British, with Mexico and some others as pro-American neutrals given the shading.
Here I thought it was an innovative and creative new system added in the 1940 games, but apparently it was one of Larry's original ideas that just got left by the wayside until he brought it back.
I dug a little into this version and I discovered that sheets were printed for French and Chinese units as well, but Nova evidently sold out before it could publish any additional rules for incorporating these nations into the game.
It seems that was another early idea of Larry's that was finally seen in the newer versions.
Very cool! Thanks for sharing! I will make sure to ask Larry Harris about the next time I talk with him.
Thanks for watching!
The Original Nova edition DID come shrinkwrapped.
Awesome! Thanks for letting us know!
Thanks for watching!
@@BoardGameNation If you are interested in more details, the game was probably shrink wrapped by Pat Flory of The Citadel in Groton, CT. He shrink wrapped all of the games in that print run with NOVA Games and sold them at Origins or at his store on Bridge Street back then in Groton, near the exit to I-95. The machine used to 'cut' the shrink wrap is still at the store including the heat gun used to shrink the wrap on the games.
Ok. I have to ask. How in the world do you know all of this?
@@thecompetentman5384
You win the Internet today. Can Pat autograph it?
Haha! I agree 100%!
I played Gamma World. Great storyline.
Pls a video on how to play axis allies global 1940 I think no one can explain this better than u
I appreciate that! We are definitely giving that some thought.
Do you feel comfortable with 1942 Second Edition? If so, made a video explaining the differences would be helpful. What do you think?
COOL
We thought so! Thanks for watching!
No shame in opening it either. Couldn't have gone to a better gamer!
We need to know if it's any good! I bet we could make a print n play version given the components.
I thinking that's what we will probably do. Looking forward to it!
Board game nation any update on your next video hope ur house renovation is done😂
We move into the new place in 15 days... no matter what!
I did get brand copies of Europe & Pacific. They are ready for unboxing videos when I get back to the studio.
Thanks for checking on me! We are getting there!
Actually i have seen 1942 edition that u made but players who have only axis allies global edition they would only Like to learn about global not 1942
I know it is difficult job for u
But u are an amazing explainer
That's why I request to do full axis allies global 1940 rules explanation
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I appreciate your confidence. Here's the trick: nearly everything in the 1942.2 rules video will transfer over to Global. A "difference" video would be much shorter (and easier to produce) if it can refer players back to the giant rules video for 1942.2.
It took months to make that video and it the idea of re-making all the examples and explanations for a game that has the same basic rules makes me want to pull out what is left of my hair. :)
I'm traveling to a A&A event this weekend, hoping to come how with a ton of Global content. We will see how it all shakes out.
Damnnnnnnnnn
Right!? Crazy. Cool, but crazy.
Understood thanks
This might also help. The rules are basically the same for both games.
ruclips.net/video/t0gULH9QyJM/видео.html
Oh when can we expect unboxing video atleast
I'm hoping to start publishing more content in September. I am also planning a new interview with Larry Harris in mid-August that we try to put out as quickly as possible.
Lots great stuff in the hopper... but first, I have to finish up the renovation so that I have a place to live!
The original rules were better. There are 2 major differences.
1. All combat took place before movement.
2. Each country had a special power.
a, Germany could designate one armor unit to be te Afrika Korps for one turn. It became a 5-3.
b. Russia could move 1 factory, one space per turn.
3. Also, I don't think there were capitols, just factories.
The rubber band is intact! The tend to severely decay with age!
I remember thinking that was amazing as well! A super rubber band! Haha!
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You need the expansión, france and chinese teams.
Those versions are great, but I thought is was fun to look back at where it all began!
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Thank you!
@13:54 I think that when I watch "Wings of the Luftwaffe" or anything from 1994 and before how much saner the actual WW2 generation handled the history and symbology of the war. It seems the further we get from the war the more insane the liberals of the West like pretending anything to the right of them is Hitler and kvetching to hysterical levels. Worse our history shows are becoming more insane where if you watch one now, even if it's just about the Battle of the Bulge or El-Almein you get a 15 minute lecture on the race politics of Nazism. I get it with Russia doing it (kinda I mean as usual former leftie government) but you'd almost think the way things are now that our ancestors were the Nazis not the ones who killed them.
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like it
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Ive never minded swasticas inn ww2 games its the flag they used so id rather it than some weird fake flag.
To each their own, but in my opinion the swastika is still a very active symbol of hate that for some is a source of pain and to others is rallying point for acts of violence. I understand that it is historically accurate in a WW2 and other feel differently, but I would rather not spend my free time playing with them.
Now, if I went to a friend's place to play and he had them on the board used appropriately, I wouldn't make a big deal about. It just isn't something I would include in any game I host.
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@@BoardGameNation good take and if someone I’m playing with has a problem with them I’d remove them. Rather have happy gamers then historical accuracy any day
Agree. 💯
Tell Shannon to make an email for 901 games, so I can email him about axis and allies and some of his stock at his store, I can't call him, cus it would be long distance:( if that's possible it would be fantastic! But totally understand if not.
Hello! Here is the email for 901 Games: 901*games*memphis*@gma*il.com
I added the * to stop the bots from spamming the account. Remove them, and you should have no trouble reaching the store.
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@@BoardGameNation gotta protect from bots for sure. Thank you so much!!!
No problem. Good luck!