Cyprus utility

Just got done with my first attempt at A&A NA. I really enjoyed this game! Took a while to get an understanding of all the new moves and missed some things along the way, but really enjoyed the new features. 8.5 out of 10!

@Herr_B

“If an Axis player has one or more bombers on Crete, THEY may deploy 1 sea mine…”

So only Axis players that do can mine the Suez.

@OlivieroRuggieri Yes, I agree that in the Torch Scenario the Axis cannot hope to capture Cairo. Best they can manage is to stall out the Allied attack and deny UK income by controlling Malta.

One thing I would recommend is having the Axis retreat from the MM battle during round 8. That way they can fight in Tobruk where you can bring reinforcements and take advantage of the ability to re-roll dice that show a “9” or “10”.

@Matt-Hyra Thanks, that’s what I thought, but I wanted to be sure.

@Witt I am a history enthusiast (like all wargamers I think) and I have taught it for many years.

@OlivieroRuggieri

I appreciate the compliment!
If the Axis doesn’t have a sizable 1-2 punch (Italy, then Germany before the UK can land reinforcements), then it might not be worth attacking Cairo.
I’ll leave the real strategy advice to others.

@cmmiles I think it’s fantastic! Stack limits and supply really creates a whole new way of thinking. You can’t simply stack 25 infantry, instead you must be creative and figure out the best unit combinations for any given situation.
I also think the fight for control over the Med/ convoy raid system is really cool. It’s all on a knife’s edge for the first few rounds in my experience- very well balanced.

@Herr_B

Correct.

Yes. Detonating mines happens prior to the decision on whether or not to stay and fight.

Blitzing is always a unit’s first move into an adjacent territory, and does not require supply. As for Tripoli, page 18 says: “Attacking a hostile territory that does not contain enemy combat units still requires an attack declaration, but as no actual combat will occur, you don’t spend any supply tokens (instead, take the attack arrow from the general supply pool).”

Thanks,
Matt