For use with Axis & Allies Global 1940 2E:
This is an excerpt from the Axis & Allies Global 1940 2E, House Rules Expansion, that describes how Germany can take over Italy.
Naturally, as this scenario shows, the rule is accessible only when certain terms are met.
@the-captain interesting. I like it. Although, I don’t think the Northern Italian Major IC should remain one. I am also worried that building German Capital ships in the Med, might tip the balance too much.
Thank you for being this to us.
Have you had any luck or fun, playing this rule?
Fascinating house rules!
@witt Hi Witt,
We started play testing this rule 3 years ago - and it has seen many changes, during approximately 80-90 games.
This is the final outcome. And the play balance seems to be somewhat secured.
Remember, this rule is part of the entire Axis & Allies Global 1940 2E, House Rules Expansion so when this rule is held up against the advantages that The Allies are granted - it all makes better sense.
When this rule comes into play (Late 1943 - round 8 - at the earliest), The Allies (especially USA) are now producing troops, sea units and air units on a massive scale.
For The Axis to be able to implement the Takeover no Axis units are on the African continent - and the Italian Navy (if any) is confined to The Mediterranian Ocean. In other words - Africa is lost - and it would take a massive effort for Germany to conquer even North Africa at this time.
Our game experience with this rule (supplemented by all rules in the Axis & Allies Global 1940 2E, House Rules Expansion) shows, that when Germany takes over Italy, The Allies most often have brought the German advance into Russia close to a stand still.
The German Take Over og Italy gives the German troops a better chance to consolidate their gains in Western Europe - at least for some time - and thereby being able to stabilize The Eastern Front.
I hope this gives some insight - at least for now. By the end of this month, I expect to be able to release the entire Axis & Allies Global 1940 2E, House Rules Expansion version 1. We are working on the last editing.
When released, I hope you and your play group will be inspired, and play with these rules to gain experience - and fun as well.
I really appreciate questions and feedback.
Thanks, we have tons of fun playing with the Axis & Allies Global 1940 2E, House Rules Expansion.
It’s impressive to see how dedicated all our play groups are to these rules.
The feedback we receive is of high value to us - and inspires when new house rules are molded and prepared for play testing.
Thanks for your comment:+1:
