If you love large-scale warfare and aren't afraid of a long, strategic game, Axis & Allies: Europe 1940 is a treat! It's the kind of game that immerses you in history and demands careful planning.
- Epic and immersive scale
- Deep and engaging strategy
- Expands classic A&A experience
- High-quality components
- Extremely long playtime
- Steep learning curve
- Requires considerable space
About the game
What you do in a play session
The game expands the classic Axis & Allies formula by including neutral countries – some you might even try to persuade or invade, adding an extra layer of strategy. New units like mechanized infantry (those cool half-tracks) and tactical bombers add some punch to the battles. And to make things more interesting, France and Italy have their own dedicated units and tokens, showing that the war isn't just for a few major powers.
The big highlight here is that it's designed to combine with Axis & Allies: Pacific 1940. Putting them together creates a monstrous game board for a global conflict involving up to six players. It's your chance to relive World War II on a gigantic scale, controlling armies, managing economies, and trying to dominate the world (or at least Europe!). If you enjoy complex wargames with deep strategy that transport you to another era, this one's for you. Just don't expect something to play on the fly, because the war is long and full of decisions!
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In English
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BGRWJ 002 - Axis and Allies Pacific 1940 and Europe 1940 Part 1
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BGRWJ 002 - Axis and Allies Pacific 1940 and Europe 1940 Part 2
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BGRWJ 002 - Axis and Allies Pacific 1940 and Europe 1940 Part 7
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BGRWJ 002 - Axis and Allies Pacific 1940 and Europe 1940 Part 3
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BGRWJ 002 - Axis and Allies Pacific 1940 and Europe 1940 Part 4
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BGRWJ 002 - Axis and Allies Pacific 1940 and Europe 1940 Part 5
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BGRWJ 002 - Axis and Allies Pacific 1940 and Europe 1940 Part 6
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Harsh Rules: Let's Learn to Play - Axis & Allies: Europe 1940
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Harsh Rules: Let's Learn to Play - Axis & Allies: Global 1940
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