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Optional R&D Rule - Grasshopper’s 3G40

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OPTIONAL RULE - NOT FOR TOURNAMENT PLAY

FORTUNES OF WAR

REPLACES THE OOB RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM:
Once one side achieves a victory objective, the same side will receive a fortunes of war bonus. Fortunes of war bonuses are awarded to all powers aligned with that side, except when stated otherwise (particularly 5 & 6 on the Axis chart). Any fortunes of war bonus gained will not come into effect until the end of the game round in which it was achieved.

At the end of any given turn sequence which a victory objective was gained, the side that claimed the victory token will roll 2 dice, and using the results rolled may choose one breakthrough from their chart. Breakthrough dice rolls may never be re-rolled, therefore, if doubles are rolled, or if both dice rolled result in a breakthrough or breakthroughs already owned, then there is no breakthrough awarded for that token gained.

FORTUNES OF WAR BONUSES:

AXIS BREAKTHROUGH CHART

1. BLITZ MOVEMENT
All axis mechanized infantry may now tow one artillery unit each, up to 2 spaces during any movement phase

2. BLITZ TACTICS
All axis tanks now attack @4 or less each when combined with a tactical bomber

3. MODIFIED TORPEDOS
All axis submarines now attack @3 or less, and may now roll 3 dice each when disrupting convoys

4. IMPROVED WARSHIPS
All axis battleships and cruisers now get 2 dice each during all combat rounds including bombardment (the limit of 1 bombardment roll per landing unit still applies).

5. BANZAI ATTACK
All Japanese infantry now attack @2 or less (combined arms for infantry with artillery is now negated)

6. JET FIGHTERS
All German fighters now attack @4 or less, and may now intercept and escort @2 or less

ALLIES BREAKTHROUGH CHART

1. IMPROVED RADAR
All allied airbases may now scramble up to 4 air units each

2. MODIFIED TRANSPORTS
All allied transports may now carry up to 3 land units each, if all 3 units are infantry

3. HEAVY BOMBERS
The +2 modifier for all allied strategic bombers damaging facilities has now been increased to +4 each

4. WAR BONDS
During their respective collect income phases, each allied power may roll 1 die and collect that amount in IPCs

5. SUPER CARRIERS
All allied aircraft carriers now defend @3 or less, and may also carry up to 3 eligible air units

6. LONG RANGE FIGHTERS
The maximum range of all allied fighters has been increased by 1 movement point
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THE VICTORY CONDITIONS - HOW THE WAR IS WON:
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VICTORY OBJECTIVES & TOKENS:
To begin the game, all participating players will decide whether to play a short game (8 complete game rounds), or a long game (10 complete game rounds. Below is a list of special objectives called victory tokens, once a victory objective has been achieved, a victory token will be awarded. The side with the most victory tokens at the end of the game will win the war.

Victory tokens are awarded immediately upon completion of an objective regardless of when, or how it was achieved. Also, victory tokens may never be awarded twice for the same objective, nor may a victory token ever be lost after it has been gained.
Axis Powers
Supremacy
The Axis powers control Washington and/or San Francisco

London
-The Axis powers control London

Sydney
-The Axis powers control Sydney

Moscow
-The Axis powers control Moscow

China
-The Axis powers control all 18 originally controlled Chinese territories

Europe
-The Axis powers control a total of 7 victory cities on the Europe side of the map

Pacific
-The Axis powers control all 8 originally controlled American Islands in the Pacific

Africa
-The Axis powers control Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Tobruk, Alexandria, and Egypt

Asia
-The Axis powers control Calcutta, Malaya, Hong Kong, and Shanghai

Economy
-All three Axis powers have a combined income of 140 IPCs on the income tracker
Allied Powers
Supremacy
The Allied powers control Berlin and/or Tokyo

Rome
-The Allied powers control Rome

China
-The Allied powers control all 18 originally controlled Chinese territories

Europe
-The Allied powers have liberated Paris

Pacific
-The Allied powers control all 8 originally controlled Japanese islands in the Pacific

Africa
-The Allied powers control all non-neutral territories on the continent of Africa

Asia
-The Allied powers control Calcutta, Malaya, Hong Kong, and Shanghai

Occupation
-The Allied powers control Warsaw and all 3 original pro-axis neutral territories on the board

Diplomacy
-The Allied powers control all 8 original pro-allied neutral territories on the board

Attrition
-The score is tied at the end of the game (Allies automatically win the war by attrition)
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SEA UNIT PROFILES
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TRANSPORT
COST - 6 IPCs
MOVE - 2
ATTACK - N/A
DEFEND - N/A
CONVOY - N/A
May be removed as a casualty during combat at a ratio of 3/1 (unit/hit). SUBMARINE
COST - 7 IPCs
MOVE - 2
ATTACK - @2 or less
DEFEND - @1
CONVOY - @5 or less
DESTROYER
COST - 8 IPCs
MOVE - 2
ATTACK - @2 or less
DEFEND - @2 or less
CONVOY - @2 or less
CRUISER
COST - 12 IPCs
MOVE - 2
ATTACK - @3 or less
DEFEND - @3 or less
CONVOY - @3 or less
Attacks with 2 dice during combat rounds in which a cruiser is engaged by both air and sea units Defends with 2 dice during combat rounds in which a cruiser is engaged by both air and sea units AIRCRAFT CARRIER
COST - 16 IPCs
MOVE - 2
ATTACK - @1
DEFEND - @2 or less
CONVOY - N/A
Requires 2 hits to destroy BATTLESHIP
COST - 20 IPCs
MOVE - 2
ATTACK - @4 or less
DEFEND - @4 or less
CONVOY - @4 or less
Attacks with 2 dice during combat rounds in which a battleship is engaged by both air and sea units Defends with 2 dice during combat rounds in which a battleship is engaged by both air and sea units Requires 2 hits to destroy
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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FAQ:
Q: If Calcutta falls, does Sydney become the new capital of the United Kingdom Pacific?

A: No, if Calcutta falls the UK Pacific is without a capital, and without an income until Calcutta is liberated. This situation is similar to the rules for UK Europe regarding London and Ottawa.

Q: If UK Pacific land units from the Pacific side of the board move into and capture Iraq, does the UK Pacific collect for those 2 IPCs?

A: Yes, the UK Pacific economy will collect for all territories captured and controlled by grey units regardless of position on the board.

Q: For the Allied Diplomacy objective, what if the strict neutrals are turned and more pro-Allied neutrals are added to the board?

A: The pro-Allied territories required for the Diplomacy objective only include the 8 original pro-Allied territories from the start of the game.

Q: Regarding turn blocks, what happens if German aircraft are attacking an Allied fleet in the Med containing UK Pacific ships.

A: In all situations where two nations within the same turn block could possibly engage each other, all players must stop and wait for the first nation within that turn block to fully complete their entire turn before continuing.

Q: Why are the player assignments mandatory?, does this mean I can’t play both Russia and America while my teammate plays UKE, UKP and France?

A: The order of play and the mandatory player assignments work together with the turn blocks to provide faster game rounds. Therefore, 1 player playing Russia and America while another plays UKE, UKP, and France is not allowed during the tournament.

Q: Which Islands are involved in both the Allied and Axis Pacific tokens?

A: For the Allied Pacific token they must control Okinawa, Iwo Jima, Formosa, Marianas, Hainan, Palau, Caroline, and Marshall. For the Axis Pacific token they must control Aleutian, Midway, Guam, Wake, Hawaiian, Philippines, Johnston, and Line.

Q: If I purchase an aircraft carrier in sea zone 106 the same turn I get a free fighter in Quebec, can I immediately place that free fighter on the new carrier?

A: No, although in all other cases it is allowed, the free fighter in the American Lend Lease rule is special and must be placed in Quebec. This reflects the nature in which those aircraft came to be in Canada’s possession during the war.
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China no longer collects an income, instead, China now places 1 infantry unit during the place new units phase for every 2 territories they control at the end of their turn (rounded down). Also, China may place 2 free artillery units during their place new units phase if the allies have controlled the Burma road since the beginning of China’s turn. New units including free artillery may be placed in any territory China controls at the end of their turn, and new units can be placed separately or together.
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@General-Day I suspect YG is not active in this forum.His you tube videos can still be viewed.Try searching "3G40 tournament"As for the stage cards,I think they are to prevent disputes in competitive play.I made my own cards from watching you tube.
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