Good analysis, I am fortunate to have played global quite a few times due to different groups and gaming buddys. I have seen the Allies win many times, however, I have never seen Berlin or Rome captured, and I have only see Tokyo fall once. Kinda proves your point right there. Congrats on reaching 5000 posts.

(Left to Right) Pink Panzer, Steve Swait, and Shelmann

Did you guys see the adjustments to the token list? You are only in turn 1 so you might choose to play with the updated tokens… these VOs are now in stone, making the card deck now 👍

@Cloudesley sorry, but I took it down because I’m designing a new deck… should be available mid February.

@ghr2:

@major_payne:

would it be better if the us gets more money in general? If you play pacific by itself, the usa gets like 60 ipc once at war.
could we give the usa two differnt economys like the uk?

That would be interesting to see, the same incomes as in each separate game but divided like UK. 62 Wartime on the pac side and 60 wartime on the atlantic side.

In contrast, why not amalgamate both UK economies into a single income? The IC in India remains a major, Japan still gets a $5 NO for control of it, but Calcutta is no longer a capital city which relinquishes it’s income when captured, only London would have to hand over all UK cash upon enemy occupation (making Sealion a viable strategy once again).

To begin the game, Britain would have $45 to build on whatever IC they own, they could use the first round $ to protect London and build an IC in Egypt, then they could use the second round ($45+ with NO) to build on the new factory, and 10 units on India. This would also prevent Japan from convoying, and bombing India down to zero income, pretty much paralyzing them until Calcutta gets invaded.

Lifting the double income restriction for the UK would allow the allies more flexibility in regions they need to protect, or allow more aggression in areas they wish to apply pressure… making the game more balanced.

Gargantua

@robson yes

@cmmiles
I’m moving all my files to a new dropbox account… check back after this weekend for links.

@General:

@theROCmonster:

This sounds like a great idea, but the main problem is that if you combine both UK incomes then India would never be taken. UK would always put 10 guys a turn in India (after turn 1). These 10 guys plus the Chinese units would be way too much for Japan to handle, and I don’t think you would ever see Japan win a game.

The IC in Calcutta should be downgraded, not like Eastern India was an industrial powerhouse in 1940. Since my office has ties to Bombay I am partial to putting a minor there to help offset the downgrade.

If we’re still talking about a single UK economy, then I agree with changing the Calcutta Major IC to a Minor.

(Left to Right) Iron Stitch, Wartorn, and Young Grasshopper

@Panther
Sweet, thanks buddy.

Map files have been restored.

Welcome G40 beginners and new forum conscripts.

We built this thread to provide you with helpful videos, game materials, and advise needed to navigate this forum and learn everything you need to know about Axis & Allies Global 1940 2nd Edition, so lets get started. In order to play G40, you will need a copy of A&A Europe 1940 2nd Edition, and A&A Pacific 1940 2nd Edition.

2nd Edition

After 1st Edition was released, creator Larry Harris and his team of play testers embarked on a project to modify many of the problems that were arising with playability, this project was called Alpha. If you have never heard of Alpha or even seen a 1st Edition copy, don’t worry… it’s not important at all, in fact the only G40 game that maters now is 2nd Edition. If you only have 1st Edition copies, that’s not a problem either… The out of box pieces in 1st Edition are more than capable of providing the required gaming materials needed for playing 2nd Edition. However, you will need to download and print the latest rule books using the links provided below. All pages in both books should be read including the Global rules section at the back, as many rules in the Europe and Pacific books are specific to their respective side of the map.

Axis & Allies Europe 1940 2nd Edition Rule book (takes about 3 minutes to load)
http://www.wizards.com/avalonhill/rules/A&A_Europe_1940_2ndEd_Rulebook_LR.pdf

Axis & Allies Pacific 1940 2nd Edition Rule book (takes about 3 minutes to load)
http://www.wizards.com/avalonhill/rules/A&A_Pacific_1940_2ndEd_Rulebook_LR.pdf

If you are playing with 1st edition game sets, and are using 2nd edition rule books printed from Wizards of the Coast, you may be missing the setup charts. You will find a document listing the entire 2nd edition setup here…

http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=35144.0

Rule clarifications

Here at axisandallies.org we are privileged to have a credited G40 game designer to answer your questions, but there is a system in place in order to preserve his time. His user name is “Krieghund” and he can be identified as the only member with an “official answers” badge under his name. If you need a rule clarification, there are rule deputies as well as regular members like myself ready to answer your questions. However, if an answer is wrong, or there are other important elements to the answer that need mentioning… than Krieghund will magically appear to set things straight. The proper thread to ask for rule clarifications is in Global 2nd edition FAQ (AAG40.2), although it’s fine if you want to create a thread for your inquiry especially if you need a quick in game reply. A good tip is to browse through the FAQ pages and see what kind of questions are being asked and what kind of answers are being given. You can find the FAQ thread by clicking the following link…

Global 2nd edition FAQ (AAG40.2)
http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=28562.0

However, before asking for clarifications there, be sure to review these official Errata documents to see if they can answer your questions.

A&A Europe 1940 Errata and FAQs
http://www.wizards.com/AvalonHill/rules/AAEurope1940_2ndEdition_FAQ.pdf

A&A Pacific 1940 Errata and FAQs
http://www.wizards.com/AvalonHill/rules/AAPacific1940_2ndEdition_FAQ.pdf

Very new players

If you have never played a game of Axis & Allies 1940 Global 2nd Edition, or any Axis & Allies game for that mater, than you may find the following article helpful.

A&A Global for first timers
http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=29377.0

Learning about axisandallies.org

If you are visiting the site for the first time and would like to know more about the forums available, the meaning of the badges, policies for posting messages, or how to navigate the site… you can find out more by clicking the following link…

Website/Forum discussion
http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?board=39.0

Playing 1940 Global online

If you’re interested in learning more about playing online using tripleA, and the play by forum boards, click the following link…

Software
http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?board=53.0

Going beyond gaming

If you’re interested in seeing how members have customized their gaming experience by painting pieces, creating game aids, or building custom tables, click the following link…

Customizations
http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?board=75.0

Players in your area

If you’re looking for A&A players in your area to play table top games with, click the following link…

Find Players
http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?board=34.0

Shelmann and Pink Panzer

So I decided to hide all my badges after all… 2018 pledge is coming.

GRASSHOPPER’S G40 CARD DECK

Hello everyone,

I would like to share with you my card deck customization in hopes that it improves your G40 gaming experience. They are available as professionally made card decks through artscow which can be accessed by clicking the following link …

http://www.artscow.com/gallery/playing-cards/grasshopper-n15lei8zzj4y

Cheers,

YG

AXIS & ALLIES 1940 GLOBAL COMPLETE COMPONENT LIST

The Axis Powers

Germany
Japan
Italy

The Allies Powers

Soviet Union
United States
China
United Kingdom
ANZAC
France

**OPENING THE BOXES **Control markers

20 German
20 Russian
40 Japanese
45 American
5 Chinese
55 United Kingdom (including 2 Union Jacks)
20 Italian
5 French
10 ANZAC

Facilities and Kamikazes

18 Major factories
20 Minor factories
30 Air bases
32 Naval bases
6 Kamikaze tokens

Unit trays

1 German
1 Japanese
1 Russian
1 American
1 Chinese
2 British
1 Italian
1 ANZAC
1 American / French

Plastic chips

110 Gary plastic chips
30 Green plastic chips
20 Red plastic chips

Other components

6 Red dice
6 Black dice

4 Piece folding boards (spans 70"X32")

2 Rule books (Europe 1940 / Pacific 1940)

PLASTIC UNIT PIECES

GERMANY - BLACK

40 Infantry
8 Artillery
9 Mechanized Infantry
12 Tanks
8 Antiaircraft Artillery

8 Fighters
9 Tactical Bombers
4 Strategic Bombers

2 Battleships
2 Aircraft Carriers
4 Cruisers
6 Destroyers
6 Submarines
6 Transports

JAPAN - ORANGE

40 Infantry
12 Artillery
9 Mechanized Infantry
12 Tanks
8 Antiaircraft Artillery

16 Fighters
9 Tactical Bombers
8 Strategic Bombers

8 Battleships
8 Aircraft Carriers
8 Cruisers
12 Destroyers
12 Submarines
12 Transports

SOVIET UNION - MAROON

40 Infantry
8 Artillery
9 Mechanized Infantry
10 Tanks
8 Antiaircraft Artillery

8 Fighters
9 Tactical Bombers
2 Strategic Bombers

2 Battleships
2 Aircraft Carriers
2 Cruisers
4 Destroyers
4 Submarines
4 Transports

UNITED STATES - GREEN

40 Infantry
12 Artillery
15 Mechanized Infantry
12 Tanks
16 Antiaircraft Artillery

16 Fighters
15 Tactical Bombers
12 Strategic Bombers

8 Battleships
8 Aircraft Carriers
8 Cruisers
12 Destroyers
12 Submarines
12 Transports

CHINA - LIME GREEN

30 Infantry

UNITED KINGDOM - BEIGE

40 Infantry
12 Artillery
12 Mechanized Infantry
16 Tanks
16 Antiaircraft Artillery

16 Fighters
12 Tactical Bombers
12 Strategic Bombers

8 Battleships
4 Aircraft Carriers
8 Cruisers
12 Destroyers
12 Submarines
12 Transports

ITALY - BROWN

20 Infantry
8 Artillery
6 Mechanized Infantry
10 Tanks
8 Antiaircraft Artillery

8 Fighters
6 Tactical Bombers
4 Strategic Bombers

2 Battleships
2 Aircraft Carriers
4 Cruisers
6 Destroyers
6 Submarines
6 Transports

**ANZAC - GRAY **20 Infantry
6 Artillery
6 Mechanized Infantry
8 Tanks
8 Antiaircraft Artillery

8 Fighters
6 Tactical Bombers
6 Strategic Bombers

4 Battleships
4 Aircraft Carriers
4 Cruisers
6 Destroyers
6 Submarines
6 Transports

FRANCE - BLUE

20 Infantry
8 Artillery
8 Mechanized Infantry
10 Tanks
8 Antiaircraft Artillery

8 Fighters
6 Tactical Bombers
2 Strategic Bombers

2 Battleships
2 Aircraft Carriers
2 Cruisers
4 Destroyers
4 Submarines
4 Transports********

Triple A Xray, and Pink Panzer

Looks Great David.

AMBILZI’S G40 MAP FILE

AMBIZI’S G40 MAP FILE:
https://www.mediafire.com/view/4ctvqjbd1v1llyu/Ambizi’s_G40_Map.jpg/file

INTREPID’S G40 MAP FILE (RECOMMENDED)

INTREPID’S G40 MAP FILE:
https://www.mediafire.com/view/9izx2tv4303ekbu/Intrepid’s_G40_Map.jpg/file

CYANIGHT’S G40 VARIANT MAP FILE (BASIC)

CYANIGHT’S G40 VARIANT MAP FILE (BASIC):
https://www.mediafire.com/view/7hnn8t33flpr6s3/Cyanight_Deluxe_Edition_(Basic).jpg/file

DON’S G40 MAP FILE

DON’S G40 MAP FILE:
https://www.mediafire.com/view/sdfftg7s74aff0o/Don’s_G40_Map.jpg/file

TJOEK’S 50AE MAP FILE (BASIC)

TJOEK’'S 50AE MAP FILE (BASIC):
https://www.mediafire.com/view/tou40v6acgx6zef/Tjoek’s_50AE_Basic_Map_File.jpg/file

TJOEK’S 50AE MAP FILE (ADVANCED)

TJOEK’'S 50AE MAP FILE (ADVANCED):
https://www.mediafire.com/view/nivn2vceem5uw1x/Tjoek’s_50AE_Advanced_Map.jpg/file

GRASSHOPPER’S G40 TOURNAMENT EDITION MAP FILE

GRASSHOPPER’S G40 TOURNAMENT EDITION MAP FILE:
Coming Soon

DON’S DE40 DELUXE EDITION MAP FILE

DON’S DE40 DELUXE EDITION MAP FILE:
https://www.mediafire.com/view/vwqn9iooerp3rh5/Don’s_DE40_Deluxe_Edition_Map.jpg/file

GRASSHOPPER’S 41 ACADEMY EDITION MAP FILE

GRASSHOPPER’S 41 ACADEMY EDITION MAP FILE:
https://www.mediafire.com/view/ecl21vopw7rj643/Grasshopper’s_Academy_Edition_Map.jpg/file