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@nolimit

The Style/Font is Times New Roman with shadow effect. Very simple.

In 1993 we started working on the House Rules Expansion - we bought all 3 expansions from Gamers Paradise - as well as several other variants for use with A&A Classic. So, yes - back then, we found some inspiration from Phillip Schwartzer & his play group - they did a great job. We wanted to show our gratitude by reviving some of these recognizable symbols in our introduction.

It is gratifying to see that it worked:+1:

As new A&A variants were released, the need for modified house rules increased. This was a big challenge - and it brought us tons of fun - and took countless amount of hours…

This is the release of the Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion - also known as G40 HRE.

Included are Full Color Markers to be used as combat units etc. in case you don’t have eligible playing pieces. These should be printed and cut out for use.

Also included are the Army Boards & Markers used for displaying the various types of armies that you can create during the game.

In other words: the Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion includes everything you need in order to play your Axis & Allies game with these rules.

I sincerely hope that the Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion will bring inspiration - and tons of fun - to the Axis & Allies Community.

Note 1:
Players might find inspiration - and help - using the Strategy Guide Global 1940 (see thread).

Note 2:
Concerning the bidding system (see pg. 58):

The bid IPC that any player collects from the bank can be used as described on pg. 58.

Exception:
Any units that can only be produced in a Capital (such as Mines, Paratrooper unit, Waffen-SS unit etc.) must be still be produced in a Capital.

Example:
The Allies collect 8 bid IPC from the bank. The Allies players decide that the Soviet Union gets these 8 IPC.

The Soviet player purchases 8 Mines - and must then place them in Moscow (Russia).

Important:
During the game we advice all players to use the G40 IPC Tracking Chart (attached below).
This is an important tool to register the economic situation during the game.
G40 IPC Tracking Chart A4, 2 pcs.pdf

Note 3:
Here below we have attached some additional sets of rules, like Combat Engineer, Fighter Ace, Naval Mines etc.
These additional rules are Optional Rules.

We advice all players to use those additional Optional Rules only when you have gained solid experience with the Optional Rules included in the Revised Rulebook.

Note 4:
The No. 39 Optional Expansion Rule is the Global 1939 Expansion.

Revised Rulebook, Axis & Allies Global 1940 & 1943 House Rules Expansion

1. G40 Combat Engineer Unit.pdf
2. G40 Fighter Ace unit.pdf
3. G40 Naval Mines.pdf
4. G40 Desert Army.pdf
5. G40 Flak Tower.pdf
6. G40 Strict Neutrals.pdf
7. German U-boat pen.pdf
8. G40 Operation Felix-Heinrich.pdf
9. G40 IPC Tracking Chart A4, 2 pcs.pdf
11. G40 Elite Tank unit.pdf
15. Waffen-SS Panzer General.pdf
15.a Waffen-SS Panzer Army Board & Markers.pdf
15.b G40 German Army Boards.pdf
16. G40 Air Fleet Commander Rules.pdf
16a. G40 Air Markers.pdf
16b. G40 Air Fleet Boards.pdf
17. G40 Heavy Aircraft Carrier unit.pdf
18. Tank Destroyer & Panzer Jäger.pdf
19. G40 Waffen-SS Assault Pioneer Unit.pdf
20. French units in UK.pdf
21. G40 Selfpropelled Artillery unit.pdf
39. Global 1939 Expansion.pdf

The Release Date for the Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion is expected to be no later than 21st April 2021.

The Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion is designed to be used in conjunction with Axis & Allies Global 1940 (naturally) and is eligible to be play tested in conjunction with any equivalent Axis & Allies game.

More information will follow at the Release Date.

@gen-manstein

Thanks,

I just looked into sired’s 4.0 map. Very interesting.

What about your map - is it for sale? And your rules as well?

The War Room & Game Board Table is designed for two-player games, specialized for Axis & Allies Global 1940 with the G40 House Rules Expansion.

Not visible to the camera are the fireplace & armchairs.

The Dice Towers, unit trays (simple version) & small shelf on the wall are customized (homemade). The small shelf on the wall is for newly purchaised units.

The map is the G40 Siredblood Map Version 1.2 - we bought the map file in 2019. Printed in out-door self-adhesive foil and coated with matt transparent foil for further protection.

The War Room is in the back of my basement - so, no disturbances.

@magnum

Hi Magnum - WELCOME:+1:

Since you appreciate variety in all ways, you might want to check out the House Rules forum, especially the Global 1940 version. There is a guarantee of inspiration - and variety.

@crsluggo

Thanks for your comment:+1:

The limitations concerning US and Japanese Carrier Based Fighter Units is based on 3 grounds:

1. Players now have access to cheaper air units that are much needed due to the increased IPC values and number of combat units in the Pacific Theatre.
2. Limitations in numbers, movement and landing options challenges the players in considering when to purchase regular fighter units instead of carrier based fighter units.
3. When sea battle occurs, players now face crucial decisions whether or not to let their Carriers take a damage hit - considering carrier based fighters limitations in movement and landing options.

Right from the initial play testing the carrier based fighter units were designed to support Naval Combat and “Island Jumping” assault troops. We play tested several options in performance and production numbers. As the number of other specialized combat units gradually increased during the years of play testing, the rule now described is the final outcome.

When you play Axis & Allies Global 1940 with the complete G40 House Rules Expansion, of course you’ll get a much clearer picture of how all mechanisms work. And hopefully have tons of fun as well.

I would appreciate feedback when you play test the Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion - and if you suggest something needs adjustment I would be happy to discuss it.

The overall goal is to learn more, find challenge - and have fun. All at the same time.

You’re right about carrier based fighters in The Atlantic.

As you’ll discover when we release the complete Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion rulebook these units are represented: UK Supermarine Seafire and German Me109T.

This rule is part of the Axis & Allies Global 1940 2E, House Rules Expansion.

To increase the striking force of Tank units, they must be organized into an Army - the Panzer Army.

This rule shows how to organize such an Army - how it fights - and ultimately what strength it represents.

Though limited in numbers (due to Play Balance as well as Historical Accuracy) the Panzer Armies are the single most hard hitting combination of units anywhere on the game board.

Still, the Panzer Army should not fight on its own - it should be part of a larger force and serve as the backbone - for as long as possible.

As you’ll discover, the Panzer Army Formation has multiple purposes and options - both in the Strategic Offensive role as well as during defensive combat etc.

G40 Panzer General & Panzer Army.pdf

This rule is part of the Axis & Allies Global 1940 2E, House Rules Expansion.

Naval Task Forces at sea brought with them Support & Supply Ships - in order to perform their operations - and make necessary repairs without depending on a Port.

This is reflected in the Capital Warship Damage rule.

The largest Battleships ever built, were limited in numbers - but extremely powerfull.
This is reflected in the Super Heavy Battleship rule.

G40 Capital Warship Damage & Super Heavy Battleships.pdf

This rules is part of the Axis & Allies Global 1940 2E, House Rules Expansion.

The Carrier Based Fighter units bring new options to reinforce Naval Task Forces at decreased cost.

G40 Carrier Based Fighter Aircraft.pdf

This rule is part of the Axis & Allies Global 1940 2E, House Rules Expansion.

As the War progressed it became apparent to all Major Powers, that Weapons Production needed a significant increase.

The Total War rule reflects the efficiency in production as War materiel were mass produced.

G40 Total War.pdf

This rule is part of the Axis & Allies Global 1940 2E, House Rules Expansion.

Compared to Allied Nations, Germany had an increased poduction of U-Boats throughout the War.

The U-Boat & Wolf Pack rule reflects the advantages in German production as well as tactics.

G40 U-Boats & Wolf Pack.pdf

This rule is part of the Axis & Allies Global 1940 2E, House Rules Expansion.

The Escort unit is a sea unit, that has multiple tasks. The primary task is to protect Transports as part of a Convoy.

G40 Escorts, Transports & Convoy Protection.pdf

This rule is part of the Axis & Allies Global 1940 2E, House Rules Expansion.

The increased IPC values in the Pacific Theatre (which reflects both strategic importance as well as oil resources - see Topic that describes the Expanded Pacific Theatre) makes this Battlefield crucial for both sides - in order to turn the tide of War to their own favor.

The Increased Ship Building rule helps both sides to perform major offensives and create multiple Naval Task Forces.

G40 Increased Ship Building.pdf

This rule is part of the Axis & Allies Global 1940 2E, House Rules Expansion.

During the early stages of the German Strategic Operation Barbarossa vast amounts of Red Army soldiers were captured or annihilated.

The Red Army Conscription rule reflects the seemingly inexhaustible pool of soldiers - that eventually halted the Germans on the doorstep to Moscow.

G40 Red Army Conscription.pdf

This rule is part of the Axis & Allies Global 1940 2E, House Rules Expansion.

As the number of accessible new combat units has increased significantly (see post: “Cost Of All Units”) there is a need for increased production capacity.

The Heavy Industry rule provides all players with a possibility to increase production at their original industrial complexes that exist from
Early 1940 (game start).

G40 Heavy Industry Production.pdf

@crsluggo Hi crsluggo,

When British Commandos are supported by artillery in an attack, they attack at “3” - and the artillery at “2” as usual.

After the attack, any surviving Commandos operate under regular infantry rules - but they are still Commandos.

So, during any future attack they (again) attack at “3” - when supported by artillery. Otherwise they attack at “1” as regular infantry - even though they are Commandos.

In other words; the artillery unit is the key.

The same rule applies to US Marines.

Please note: German Waffen-SS infantry units have similar qualities when supported by Waffen-SS Artillery.

This rule is part of the Axis & Allies Global 1940 2E, House Rules Expansion.

This rule allows players to move a specific number of land combat units in order to reinforce front line units, build up forces for future offensives or simply as decoy to confuse the enemy, etc.

Paratroopers and Soviet Partisans can both become handy in order to disrupt enemy Strategic Rail Movement.

G40 Strategic Rail Movement.pdf

This rule is part of the G40 House Rules Expansion

Please note, that this set up is in addition to the OOB set up.

The fighting in The Pacific Theatre now has a new dimension. “Island Jumping” is a crucial part of the Total Economy for both sides.

As part of the intense fighting in The Pacific, the Increased Ship Building rule is also implemented (soon to be posted at this site).

G40 Expanded Pacific Additional Set Up.pdf

@crsluggo

Thanks, we have tons of fun playing with the Axis & Allies Global 1940 2E, House Rules Expansion.

It’s impressive to see how dedicated all our play groups are to these rules.

The feedback we receive is of high value to us - and inspires when new house rules are molded and prepared for play testing.

Thanks for your comment:+1: