Is the setup chart in the rulebook correct that there are no Chinese (American) infantry in Northwestern China or is this a mistake that will be corrected by future errata?

With respect to the game board, I would have preferred the Chinese territories be divided east / west instead of north / south. Also, given the late 1941 start date for the game, Southeast Asia should have been divided into two territories - British Burma and Japanese occupied French Indochina.

In regard to the setup, why is there no Chinese (American) infantry in Northwestern China? I guess the Soviet player could move some of his infantry to Northwestern China from the Caucasus. I hope this is a mistake that will be corrected by future errata.

@Col.:

Thanks.

I think the turn length time is more important than the overall time. As long as everybody is active and the turns go quickly and smoothly, they probably won’t notice if it goes a few extra turns.

Good point. The key is for players to stay involved in the game and maintain a high level of interest / excitement. I believe A&A 1941 will do just that with its faster playing time per game turn.

In the sales solicitation flyer, WOTC stated that the play time for A&A 1941 runs between 1 1/2 to 2 hours.  How long was the playing time for your A&A 1941 games?

Does anyone have a PDF of the A&A 1941 Rulebook?

@maxx001:

I just got the game with the mail today!

I only owned the original 2nd Edition version of Axis & Allies from Milton Bradley (1986) and was a little shocked to find the new game box so small compared to the old one.

Oh and they excluded the IPC’s in this version just like i read they did in the first edition of this game! Thats a shame for all those who buy this game and don’t own another version which has the money…

I would post some screen shots of the game board, but i’m not allowed to post pictures and links.

Where did you preorder / order the game?

@Yavid:

:( cardboard ICs :) green chips

With all the great components, including new unit pieces and chips, I am surprised there are cardboard ICs.

I like the addition of the green chip to represent three units.

@Yelrae:

Sorry if I am missing something, but could I get a link to the map and rule book? Thank you.

Here is the link…

http://smo63.fatcow.com/pdf/19422ndedrulebook1.pdf

There is a picture of the game board (map) on page 8 of the rulebook.  DJensen said he will be posting a preview of the game board and setup sometime this evening.

Thanks Variable.

What are the dimensions of the game board (map) for A&A 1941?