Global 1942 Scenario by Larry Harris

@squirecam thanks

In my gaming group, we have played Global many times with the 1940 setup. But we have a few who often get tired in the late hours after 10-12 hours of play. (which is often 10-13 rounds where we can decide the victory)

I have therefore looked at this setup, and definitely think that it could be interesting for our group, at least sometimes, to play this instead of the full setup.

Will this setup be faster than the 1940 setup? Just a few hours and 2-3-4 rounds less. It would make a difference to us.

@klykke89 Our group plays global 42. On average the game does not last as long as the 40 setup. Total pieces for the initial setup is 516 for 40 and 427 for 42.

We do 2 sessions, 4 rounds each. At the end of 8 rounds we may elect to use the tournament rule of ipc victory - Axis need 125 in territory value at the end of the round.

@taamvan Do you know what the average bids were for this version? @squirecam said 6-7 and I was wondering if that’s what you noticed at gencon as well.

I finally tried this.

I had to add a German control marker to Crete as they had controlled since May '41. Other then that, I liked the set up. I do wonder why the French factories were removed. The one in Southern France was critical for the Germans in Africa, but maybe that was the intent.

It is a much quicker variant than the main game and it plays quite well.

@moralecheck

How long did it take? In Hours and turns? :)

Are playing in a few weeks with my gaming group, and we are trying this setup…

@klykke89 I gonna say 5 hours or so at most, and I think 4 turns.

@klykke89 I think length depends a lot on the skill balance of the players. So far we only played it once, with a pretty skilled group of players, and it took an entire day. I think had we not been learning we would have resolved the game but I think it would still be 10-12 hours. We do tend to drink and banter a bunch though.

@moralecheck There are quite a few ahistorical items in the setup for sure. That Persia is pro-Allies and gives the UK infantry for activating has always made me scratch my head. Crete, Solomons, Vichy French territories such as Madagascar and Syria being French instead of under British occupation, lack of airbase on Malta all bug me. Morocco and Algeria should probably be pro-Axis neutrals, but we’re using the OOB board so give them to Germany and use German infantry there.

Definitely a quicker game, and I really appreciate the turn order changes. It’s been a lot of fun to discover. Preparing for GenCon 2025 now :)

I know you guys are running on Larry’s just want to throw oztea’s out there in case anyone wants a different look

https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/20575/oztea-s-1942-global-setup

@Stucifer I agree about the turn order change. It represents the shift in initiative, but it was really hard to get used to for a while.

Good calls on the map, and I also agree that Malta totally deserves an airbase!

@barnee I will give it a look. Tx!

Would it be unbalanced if Germany went before the Soviets? The Germans should be able to start pushing towards Stalingrad in 1942, not being driven out of Russia on the first turn.

@Faramir said in Global 1942 Scenario by Larry Harris:

Would it be unbalanced if Germany went before the Soviets? The Germans should be able to start pushing towards Stalingrad in 1942, not being driven out of Russia on the first turn.

Yeah it’s really more like 1943. The Germans have lost the initiative on the eastern front.

I’m planning on going to a A&A tournament and I’m going to do G42. Anyone have any grand strategies or good tips for all Countries? If anyone is willing could they make a list on what to do with each country.

Thanks!

Also I think the setup is more supposed to recreate the 1942 SE game we love and bring it to Global rather than creating an actual G42 setup.

@FranceNeedsMorePower said in Global 1942 Scenario by Larry Harris:

I’m planning on going to a A&A tournament and I’m going to do G42. Anyone have any grand strategies or good tips for all Countries? If anyone is willing could they make a list on what to do with each country.

Thanks!

Are you going to Battlefront Dayton? Headed there in November.

You can check out last year’s GenCon championship game if you haven’t already on Board Game Nation’s YouTube channel. A very strong Japan strategy and US strategy are discussed there.

Japan seems the most well-positioned to win by Victory City condition outright, especially if Axis receive a bid. Germany loses a lot on the Eastern Front and goes much later in the turn order, so there is less pre-planning you can do there, but getting a carrier, transport(s), and taking Leningrad ASAP is a pretty decent strategy; there are a lot fewer boats in the Med, so I’ve seen players go for Egypt still although it is certainly a big risk if the USSR is pushing you out of Ukraine and holding Leningrad.

@FranceNeedsMorePower

https://youtu.be/mZ8NcqEbP1c?si=ONtO5dnv45GZPOCH

@Stucifer I am going to battlefront dayton! That’s awesome you’re going to! I have seen the board game nation coverage. Do you suppose U.K. middle earth would work or no because of the limited rounds.

@FranceNeedsMorePower @Stucifer @mikawagunichi We will all be there, would be sweet to battle in person! I’m hoping to get my NA copy autographed