I like seeing young folk playing the game.  It gives me hope that not all is lost on video games and electronic devices.  My son is 12 and is just starting to get into A&A although we play a lot of other games like D&D, MTG and most recently Talisman.

Nice setup too.  I really need to get myself a setup like that.

I just used the J1 attack for the first time and it turned out pretty good.  Japan was going to take India and then Germany had Russia at the start of the next round (played by someone else).  It was a nice effort on both our parts to keep our eyes on the prize and not be deterred by the Allies threats.

Russia was forced to try alternate strats and purchases some sea units incl. transports to drop some units into Germany.  Obviously a mistake as that money could have went to defend Russia.  However, it would have only been a matter of time before Russia fell anyway.  A major IC build by Germany (on G2) really helps with a quick push.  Does anyone else do that with Germany?

Also, the Americans made a big mistake by leaving sea units (incl. three loaded transports) two spaces off the coast of France.  He thought he would be able to reinforce with UK units which he did.  But instead of bringing ALL his UK units he used two Cruisers to do an amphibious on Norway.  He missed on his pot shots and the Norway attack was a big failure.  I don’t think he expected the Germans to come after the US stuff either now that it was reinforced with UK as Germany would have had to sac their planes by taking two hits on the carrier.  That battle went all Germany’s way with the carrier and both planes surviving.  If the UK had of reinforced the entire fleet with both Cruisers as well it may have been a different outcome.  Anyway, because of that mistake Germany had no immediate threat of a US landing in Normandy and was able to take an extra couple rounds for the Russia push.

On the Pacific side it played out very well for the Japanese.  With the mistake of overlooking an Anzac Cruiser that took out a Japanese destroyer blocker so the US could destroy three transports being the only real mistake by the Japanese the push into India was quite easy if only delayed by a couple rounds.

Allies condeded!

I think I like the J1 attack and will try it again in my next game.

Japan took India.  India had 14 damage markers on it.  Major IC turns to minor IC.  What happens to the damage markers?  Reduced to 6?  Removed all together?  All 14 stay?

Currently in game, thanks for your help.

So lets see if I have this straight.  If Russia attacks any Japanese territory bordering Mongolia, Mongolia will not become allied so Japan can now move freely into Mongolia.  If Japan attacks any territory boardering Mongolia, then Mongolia become allied.  Is this only before all countries are at war with each other or does this stand as long Russia and Japan are not at war with each other? I’m still a little bit confused.

Are the 41 & 42 setups still as per the original setup cards that came with the game?  I don’t see anything specific advising that the setups are officially changed unless it is buried in the rules errata somewhere.  Thanks to anyone that can help.

Everyone is at war now except Russia and Japan have not invaded each other.  What happens now if Russia comes into Japan?  Is the one-time 10 IPC cost still effective?

If you capture a territory with a minor factory do you keep that factory or is it removed?

Thanks, we remember that now, it’s been so long.

Not sure if this is the right forum for Q&A, sorry if it is not.  When playing Britain it says London and India play separately.  What happens if India moves pieces to the European side of the board.  Can UK London move those pieces on their turn?

Holy crap batman it’s been a long while since I have been on here.  I see a new A&A game is coming out…sweet.

Anyway, rules say major factory can be built on territory with 3 or higher under your control from the beginning of the game.  Does that mean Japan can build a major complex in Kwangsu since they control it at the beginning of the game?

Hopefully someone can answer quickly, game in progress…

Thanks all.