One of the most popular versions of Axis & Allies is making a return to shelves in the Fall of 2017. We have some of the first details about the new release.
We asked the folks at Avalon Hill & Wizards a few questions about the re-release and here is what we have learned so far:
- Components are the same number as previously released (over 650)
- Rules now include errata and FAQ (Avalon Hill/Wizards worked closely with Larry Harris on this)
- MSRP is $100 (same as before)
- The map had very minor modifications like the Japanese marker was removed from Manchuria and Kiangsu
The target release date for the new Axis & Allies Anniversary Edition is currently October 6, 2017 but Avalon Hill & Wizards do not have an official ship plan yet. The Amazon.com pre-order lists the shipping date as November 1, 2017.
Links:
- Official Avalon Hill Axis & Allies Anniversary Edition product page
- Amazon.com Pre-Order for $75.48 (as of writing, price subject to change)
We were also provided with the following promotional copy, which conveniently lists out every single piece included with the game! Finally, be sure to check out the photos at the end of the article.
The most celebrated Axis & Allies edition is back!
Upon its release nearly a decade ago, the Axis & Allies Anniversary Edition became an instant classic! Now this deluxe board game designed by Larry Harris, returns with errata and rulebook updates.
With over 650 playing pieces including the largest board ever created for an A&A game, this beloved board game is a must have for the strategy gamer enthusiast.
Ages: 12+
Players: 2-6
6 hours playing time
Components:
The A&A Anniversary edition features over 650 components including the following:
- Game Boards:
- 3 Game Boards
- 1 Battle Board
- Game Charts:
- 6 National Setup Charts (one for each power)
- 1 National Production/Research & Development Chart
- Markers & Tokens:
- 120 National Control Markers
- 22 Damaged Factory Markers
- 18 Researcher Tokens
- 18 Victory City Tokens
- Storage: 8 Boxes Total
- 6 Nationality boxes
- 2 Community Boxes
- Dice: 14 Total
- 7 Black
- 7 Red
- Plastic Chips: 80 Total
- 70 Gray
- 10 Red
- Paper Money: 90 Bills Total
- 30 One IPC Bills (green)
- 30 Five IPC Bills (red)
- 30 Ten IPC Bills (blue)
- Plastic Miniatures: 672 Total
- Common Units (Light Gray):
- 24 Industrial Complexes (factories)
- 24 AA Guns
- USA (Green):
- 25 Infantry
- 12 Artillery
- 12 Tanks
- 12 Fighter
- 8 Bomber
- 4 Battleship
- 6 Aircraft Carrier
- 8 Cruiser
- 10 Destroyer
- 10 Submarine
- 10 Transport
- United Kingdom (Tan):
- 25 Infantry
- 10 Artillery
- 10 Tanks
- 12 Fighter
- 8 Bomber
- 4 Battleship
- 4 Aircraft Carrier
- 8 Cruiser
- 10 Destroyer
- 10 Submarine
- 10 Transport
- USSR (Maroon):
- 25 Infantry
- 14 Artillery
- 14 Tanks
- 12 Fighter
- 4 Bomber
- 2 Battleship
- 2 Aircraft Carrier
- 4 Cruiser
- 6 Destroyer
- 6 Submarine
- 6 Transport
- Germany (Gray):
- 25 Infantry
- 12 Artillery
- 14 Tanks
- 12 Fighter
- 6 Bomber
- 4 Battleship
- 2 Aircraft Carrier
- 6 Cruiser
- 10 Destroyer
- 12 Submarine
- 8 Transport
- Japan (Orange):
- 25 Infantry
- 10 Artillery
- 8 Tanks
- 12 Fighter
- 6 Bomber
- 6 Battleship
- 6 Aircraft Carrier
- 8 Cruiser
- 10 Destroyer
- 10 Submarine
- 10 Transport
- Italy (Brown):
- 20 Infantry
- 6 Artillery
- 6 Tanks
- 6 Fighter
- 4 Bomber
- 2 Battleship
- 2 Aircraft Carrier
- 2 Cruiser
- 6 Destroyer
- 6 Submarine
- 4 Transport
- China (Light Green):
- 15 Infantry
