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Axis & Allies 50th Anniversay Edition Photos Part 1

David Jensen — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:33:44 -0800

After I bought my copy of the Axis & Allies Anniversary Edition game [Amazon], I took a few moments to take some photos. So far my impression is that the game is huge and has a lot of high quality pieces and components. Read the rest of the story to view the rest of the photos. In some cases I put a deck of card in the picture so that you can get an idea of how big it really is.

Axis & Allies 50th Anniversay Edition Released Today

David Jensen — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:29:32 -0800

The much awaited Axis & Allies 50th Anniversary Edition [Amazon] has been release today, November 18, 2008. This new game promises to be great with a huge map, new countries, hundreds of pieces, new units, and all the rules to go along with it. I was unable to acquire an advance copy but I will post photos online as soon as I have a copy of the game in hand. Stay tuned for another article. In the mean time, check out the links on the Avalon Hill site about Axis & Allies Anniversary Edition.

Field Marshal Combat Dice for Axis & Allies

David Jensen — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:28:58 -0800

The folks at Field Marshall Games have created some great dice that are specifically themed for use with World War II board games. The dice fit in perfect with any Axis & Allies or other WWII game. Each die has familiar World War II markings in place of the 1. The set that I received included dice representing USSR, Germany, UK, Japan, and USA. I've been informed that soon to be produce will be dice for both Italy and China. Read the rest of the story to see more picture. Otherwise, go to Field Marshall Games to order your set of dice. You can also get a free dice bag on large orders with Field Marshall Games

Axis & Allies Anniversary Edition More Details

David Jensen — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:15:19 -0700

Avalon Hill and Wizards of the Coast have revealed more information about the upcoming new release of Axis & Allies Anniversary Edition. First off, the box art has been revealed, click the link to the left for a larger sample. The first thing I noticed was a return to the red Axis & Allies logo. The release date for this new edition is October 23, 2008 and will be solf for $100. That seems like a lot of money for an Axis & Allies game but you'll be getting a lot of board game for your money. Continue reading the article for more details.

Axis & Allies Revised on Game Table Online at Gleemax

David Jensen — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:54:03 -0700

Update August 4, 2008: Avalon Hill has decided to shut down Gleemax.

Several weeks ago Avalon Hill launched an online version of Axis & Allies Revised Edtion on the Wizards of the Coast Gleemax Alpha portal site. It wasn't until recently that I had the opportunity to log on and try out a game. The following article is feedback that I have about the Gleemax Axis & Allies board game.

Axis and Allies Revised: Standard Tactics: Planning, Risk Assessment, and Calculation

newpaintbrush — Sun, 25 May 2008 18:38:03 -0700

This article will cover the following topics:

I. Steps for Assessing Risk
II. Approximation Methods for Large Battles
III. Assessing Utility Gain (IPC Loss and Gain)
IV. Calculation Methods for Small Battles
V. Other Utility Gain Calculations
VI. Assessing the Board Situation
VII. Long-Term Goals

Origins Update from Greg Smorey

David Jensen — Fri, 23 May 2008 00:32:09 -0700

First off, if you have not checked your calendar, Origins is ONLY 5 weeks away.

Now, I have had a few requests, questions, concerns regarding the Event # for events I will be running at Origins. The easiest way to help solve this problem is to give you a copy of all the events and the event numbers as I see it.

Standard Tactical/Strategic Advice

Cmdr Jennifer — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:45:44 -0700

While I admit I do not follow all nine steps myself, I will also admit that nearly every game I have ever lost of Axis and Allies, Axis and Allies Revised, Axis and Allies Revised enhanced and the other flavors of Axis and Allies has been because I have failed to abide by the nine laws of warfare listed below.

Avalon Hill Announces 50th Anniversary Line-Up

David Jensen — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:25:11 -0700

February 27, 2008 (Renton, Wash.) – Wizards of the Coast is celebrating Avalon Hill’s 50 years of great conquests in strategy gaming with a line-up that has fans excited like never before. Avalon Hill is bringing back two classic titles in DIPLOMACY and ACQUIRE to start off the year, and the season will wrap-up with an Anniversary Edition of AXIS & ALLIES® that every fan will want to have.

2008 Spring Gathering VI, Cincinnati, Ohio is here

David Jensen — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:20:18 -0700

Greetings AA Gamers,

It is my pleasure to bring you the latest and greatest information regarding the 2008 Spring Gathering VI in Cincinnati, Ohio (SGVI). The dates have been confirmed, April 11 & 12, the Smoreyswamp is up and registration is now open. Please note a few big, BIG changes this year. The biggest of all is that we will be having scheduled events i.e. (demos, casual play and a few tournaments) that one can register for. Please note that all these events are subject to availability.