A&A 1942 Epic Rules Dispute

First off i’d like to say that we play A&A very casual so there is a big chance that some of these rules are imbalanced either seperatly or in combination. All i can say is that it works for us & actually makes it alot more fun. Therefore i appreciate any feedback you can give.

Secondly these rules are a combination of rules taken from other A&A games, custom rules other ppl have suggested and some things i have added. All credit goes to the ppl that came up with these rules.

Ok now to list the different rules in no specific order:

1. Order of play

Start with both axis players followed by all allied players.

Weapon Development/Purchase Units/Combat Move and then wait Conduct Combat at the same time (for example: UK & USA players can attack the same country if able) Note: Players have to decide before attacking who will conquer the land if won. If only one player has troops left that player automatically gets ownership of the land. Non-combat move/place units/collect income

2. Weapon Development

First step in the turn: you can spend 5IPC to roll a die, the number on the die represent the technology researched. If you roll a research that you’ve allready got the research failed and the IPC is lost.

1. Jet fighters: fighter defense = 5
2. Paratroopers: Bomber can become a transport that can transport max 3 infantry. These infantry can be dropped on any country the bomber flies over but can only attack the next turn. A transport bomber has 0 attack. During an invasion an AA gun can also kill a paratrooper. Can be used during amphibious assault.
3. Nuclear Submarines: Submarines get 3ATT
4. Long Range Aircraft: Fighters get 6 range, Bombers get 8 range
5. Combined Bombardement: Destroyers can bombard as well during amphibious assault.
6. Heavy Bombers: bombers roll 2 dice during strategic bombardement
3. AA guns

AA guns can fire when planes fly over as well as when they attack the country.

4. Send Reinforcements

During the combat sequence after ‘Remove Casualtys’ you can send reinforcements: You can send extra forces from neighboring countries, land units can go over 1 sea zone if there’s a transport ship present in the zone. (Max allowed per transport still applies)

This esspecially has given us lenghty and exciting battles, i do understand though that many ppl won’t like this ^^

5. New Unit: Bunkers

We made these out of bottle caps from cola bottles, just saw a hole into them and a little paint job & they look great. The idea was taken from someone else, if you type in ‘axis & allies bottle cap bunkers’ in google i’m sure you’ll find it. Easy to make & they look great.

Can be placed where there are 2 infantry or more Only one bunker can be present in any country We use 6 bunkers, once they are depleted we don’t build any more Up to 2 infantry can take place in the bunker, they get 4 defense A bunker can be captured but can not be moved Stats:
Cost: 8
ATT: 0
DEF: 0

6. Transport Ships

Transport Ship: 2 land units + 1 infantry
Aircraft Carrier: 2 infantry

Infantry on an aircraft carrier do not fight when the carrier attacks or is being attacked but can join in an amphibious assault.

7. Power specific Abilities

Russia: Mechanized Infantry: Tanks can transport 2 infantry when blitzing Japan: Kamikaze: fighters can make suicide runs (fly out without being able to land and are destroyed after the run) Germany: Blitzkrieg: When 4 or more tanks attack at the same time in the same country they have the possibility to perform a blitzkrieg: each tank gets the following stats:
ATT 4
DEF 1
MOVE 3 USA: Strategic Bomber = 1 bomber + 1 fighter or tank: Bomber gets DEF 4 and MOVE 2 UK: Cruiser Transport: cruisers can transport 1 infantry

8. Diplomatic Issues

Russian troops can never be in the same country as British or American troops due to political reasons German & Japanese troops can never liberate countries for each other due to alliance only through common enemy.

That’s it, if you decide to use any or all of these rules then feel free to give feedback. If you see something wrong with these rules or have any questions you can always ask/let me know.

Enjoy!

Grtz,
Pluven

I know you want to play, so don’t be a wanna-be-player!

Be a PLAYER!  :mrgreen:

i agree but if you really wanted too it caould wor for like 8 ipcs (or ten since you can place em any where)

I really enjoy AA42.  It really is worth the money.  Sure, the spaces on the board are too small, but there are downloads to take care of that.  Play it a few times and you’ll be as hooked as I am.

@Concealer:

So a purchased unit must stay in the territory of the IC it is placed at until next turn? Or can you use it for non-combat, reinforcement type moves?

New units can’t move until your next turn.

@Concealer:

Is there a thread or an article somewhere that contains a list of rules most veteran players use? Like fighter escorts on strategic bombing raids, or needing to control both sides of the Suez canal to pass through, or how 1942 rules do NOT have tech at all- do most players still play with tech?

Not that I know of.  I’m not sure how many players use the tech rules from other games in this one.

SZ3 slightly touching UK is old issue from Revised
wish they adjusted the sea zone line so this doesn’t get asked all the time

@scampb:

@allboxcars:

What marketing moron ever invented this disloyal & stupid business strategy?

The marketing moron’s that know in order to get any new fans they have to offer a reasonably priced game that someone will buy.  If you had no experience at all with this game but was just out with the family/friends to purchase a new game to play would you buy the $100 anniversary edition of a war game?  Probably not.  Would you buy a $35 dollar version of a war game?  Yeah, probably.  And if you liked it enough you just might spend more money to buy some other versions too.  Yeah, those marketing morons have no idea what they are doing, LOL  :roll:

They are marketing morons. Actually I will just call them morons because there is absolutely no marketing what so ever. The only way you could possibly find out about Axis and Allies is if you walk into a hobby shop and see it or through web sites like this. In the right hands this game could be so much bigger than it is so you can stop rolling on the floor. And by the way, I know this isnt true for all areas but in my neck of the woods Axis and Allies Revised sold for 40 bucks, so that fictional family you talk about that buys this new piece of crap for 35 will soon find out how screwed they got if they end up likeing the game.