happy new year first of all!
Are you still looking for a game?
If so, I would recommend to play The Captains Expansion!
It got a lot of new units and game mechanics, that lift global40 to a complete new level!
All the rules may seem overwhelming at the beginning, but all the new units are intuitiv and “self-explaining” (paratroops can land behind enemies lines, German U-boats can form a Wolfspack, Armies and Army Groups can be formed etc.)
If you are interessted, let me know and I will be happy to start a game and guide you through the first steps.
If we are playing 1941, I suggest that the game rules are calibrated in a specific way for the game balance’s sake. These recommendations come from an experienced A&A player.
Which scenario are we playing? a) 1941
b) 1942
How many Victory Cities will we play to?
a) 13 cities
b) 15 cities c) 18 cities (until concession)
Research and Development allowed?
a) Yes b) No
National Objectives allowed?
a) Yes b) No
Dardanelles closed to sea movement? * a) Yes
b) No
Fighter Escorts and Interceptors allowed? * a) Yes
b) No