Axis & Allies
World War II at global scale, one purchase and one roll at a time.
What it is
Larry Harris's World War II game, first published in 1981 and now carried by Renegade Game Studios after years at Milton Bradley and Avalon Hill. Players command Germany and Japan against the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom and the United States, spending production certificates on units and rolling dice for each fight. Both sides have a realistic shot at winning.
What we love
- Two to five players split into Axis and Allied teams, each running one or more powers.
- Every unit has its own attack and defense value, so buying the right mix matters.
- Agreeing a victory city target in advance lets you shorten or stretch the game.
Honest trade-offs
- Three hours on the box, and big battles mean a lot of dice.
- There are many editions with different maps and powers, so check which one you are buying.
- The subject is World War II treated as a strategy contest, which some families may want to talk through.
AI summary of player sentiment
Across the tables we polled, players consistently praise the game's approachability and pacing. The most common complaint is three hours on the box, and big battles mean a lot of dice..
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Content advisory
Combat is central but abstract; no graphic depiction.
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