Axis and Allies 1942 Edition Fact Sheet ( AA42)

[djensen]

I just got an update on the release date from the PR person at Avalon Hill.

The release date is August 18, 2009.

[djensen]

Also, it looks like I’ll be getting a review copy of the game a couple of weeks before the release.

[gnasape]

@djensen:

Also, it looks like I’ll be getting a review copy of the game a couple of weeks before the release.

Will you be able to share any details when you get it?

[djensen]

Yes of course but I’ll only have a few days to do it. I’ll be crunched with some other things during early August.

[Imperious Leader]

Well then just make pictures of the pieces and map and perhaps some player aids?

The article can wait till your ready, while pictures tell alot in quick order.

[Adlertag]

Lets all give djensen some + karmas for this great news  :-)

[djensen]

I will indeed take pictures as soon as I get it.

[General Di Caro]

I don’t understand why it’s so difficult to release a few details of the new game.  I’m eager to learn how this edition will be different.  I own all the games and miniatures and I’m not sure I need another.  They could convince me, however, by teasing me a little with new features/units/map details, etc., etc.,

[Lucifer]

Instead of making a new thread, I’m asking anyone who knows the specific details which is different in AA42 from Revised to post the facts here.
It seems there are only one guy who actually got the game, and/or is willing to share some details.

So what about the setup and rules and such?

Hopefully we get more details from BGG.

At least one thing is clear, no more tech!    8-)

[Krieghund]

The AA42 rules 99% resemble the AA50 rules if you remove Italy, China, National Objectives and tech.  There was only one very minor change.

[Panther]

@Krieghund:

… There was only one very minor change.

I am curious … are you allowed to tell us more about it?
:-)

[Krieghund]

Sure.  The game is public now, so I can talk about it.  The change is that when you buy more units than you can mobilize, you get a refund for the unplaceable units rather than having them remain in the mobilization zone for later placement.

[allboxcars]

@Krieghund:

The change is that when you buy more units than you can mobilize, you get a refund for the unplaceable units…

Ironic rule change… for a game where they elected not to provide any IPC “pieces”.

[squirecam]

So same map as revised, and same rules as AA50.

Why should someone pay for this other than to support Larry?

And I do mean support Larry, not WOTC. They dont deserve any.

[bugoo]

Is the starting setup atleast a bit different?  I hope…

[marechallannes]

@squirecam:

So same map as revised…

No Map changes?

Is that true?

So I can use my old 80x160 cm self-made revised map?  Please confirm it.

[squirecam]

look at the photos. its re-drawn to match anniversary, but its the revised map.

[dante]

Only one change in map
Central Usa at Eastern Usa instead Western Usa

[squirecam]

@dante:

Only one change in map
Central Usa at Eastern Usa instead Western Usa

It changed sides. But its still adjacent to west usa and east usa (of course).

But now it borders east canada as opposed to western canada.

Wonder what was the stupid rationale for that change, and no other…

[bugoo]

Probably wasn’t even noticed as a change, artist probably made a mistake and no one noticed/cared.