Axis and Allies Best Version

From the original to the latest version of Axis and Allies, be it short campaigns, in depth theatres or small, medium or huge global sized boards, each has its own place in the genre, but which best suits you.

00:00 Intro and why
01:17 Everyone says…

Shorter games
01:46 The original ‘Original’ version and things to think of as you begin your collection
06:40 Classic and different maps equal different game speeds
11:45 1941
14:08 Zombies

Mid length games
17:48 Revised: My Top Tip as a hidden gem and… a go-to game
21:18 Pacific… a go-to game
25:54 Europe
28:19 1942 1st edition
30:04 1942 2nd edition
33:31 Anniversary… a go-to game
35:22 My storage solution
38:05 A quick useful idea

Goliath games
39:13 1914… a go-to game
44:04 Europe 1940 and Pacific 1940 the Global Game

Campaign games
47:23 D-Day
49:55 Battle of the Bulge… a go-to game
52:19 Guadalcanal
54:58 North Africa
56:27 Summing up

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[Emanon...]

Anniversary Edition.
It's the sweet spot between epicness and actually being able to finish a game 😉

[kylevogelgesang]

My mom bought this for me back when I was a wee lad for $30 Canadian. I'm 46 now and I STILL have the 2nd "Original".

[Sinister]

What an excellent review and summary of each game.
My faves are 1914, Anniversary, and 1942 2nd edition.

[peterixon]

This was an excellent and comprehensive review; so good I immediately bought the 1940 versions you profiled at the 45 minute mark. Your advice on other editions was also really helpful. So helpful, I am now seeking the 1941 version that I want. As a happy retiree who has plenty of time to play, plus the funds to buy things, thanks so much.

[inwyrdn]

Glad to finally hear some love for AA: Revised! My absolutely favorite version and I too love the board!

The board definitely has some detractors but for a person who has some mild issues differentiating colors, the stark and sharp contrast helps me a TON.

[CorporalClegg]

Awesome mini review of each A&A game! I watched the whole thing whilst painting some of my pieces 😁
I don't own every version so this was really interesting for me, and it's a super handy guide for people wanting to get into the game. Your channel deserves more views!

[ChrisS-fhzt]

Got an original MB 2nd edition (blue box) and I think I only paid $20 USD back in 1986 for it. What I liked most about it is the styrofoam trays to hold the plastic units in. Which kept everything organized and out of each other way. I also have a WW I A& A and only played it twice and I just can not believe what it is going for now as I paid about $25 after Christmas sale as originally it was about a $45 USD game back in 2015 in the United States.

[Tacamo_]

Great review! Thank you for sharing. Just ordered Renegaid games Axis and Allies anniversary edition. Can’t wait to play.

[gowensbach]

I am 66. Recently retired and moved to a place where I finally have a large game table, so Im busting out my Axis and Allies! I have 5 versions, and have never played them (except the classic version). Being an old dude, It will take meca while. I enjoyed your video, thanks!

[Colin-bowser]

1940 global is in my opinion perfect. I have a large family of cousins and friends that like playing it

[danfish]

I have played most of these, and my fave by far is 1914. Flavourful and well balanced....won with both sides. Always have great stories, and decisions on one side of the world affect the other!

[alexc]

a great video thankyou. I am a life long Shogun player and fan but recently I have been tempted to learn more about Axis and Allies so here I am. Your video was helpful thanks.

[AdamH]

Well done overview! I own all WWII based versions (except that rare Nova one) and find I can't part with them as I like having access to every sculpt/version of the pieces. Since acquiring D-Day and being a Canadian, I've always used those lighter pea coloured pieces (starting ones and any newly built units) in other versions as Canadians...to see how far we make it. :)

[mutejoe]

This is the best review of the game! Thank you.

[sojourner]

I did not think I would watch most of this tonight, but I did! You've scared me away from Global 1940 because the only place I would be able to play it is our dining table, and it is not possible for me to leave the board set up for a week. The North Africa game intrigues me because it is almost another theatre like Europe and Pacific, yet I don't think it was marketed that way? There are a few other editions you mention that truly look great, too.

[unclem]

This is an excellent narration of the many versions! I have played the Milton Bradley version many times as well as the first A&A Europe and enjoyed them both. I'm sad these editions are no longer in print.

[Diabolik]

I have many versions. D-Day is strange, you just end up with a pile of dead units and the board becomes empty, very unrealistic. The 1984 what most call original version is probably the best place to start. It takes many plays to grow tired of it and is cheap to get second hand. 1940's Europe and Pacific feels like a proper accurate WWII game with the inclusion of Italy, Anzac and Chinese. A better map than the original, more types of units. It's really good that China is more than 2 territories. The 1940's have the most complexity which I like. If you want to play a short game, just play ETO or PTO alone, they are fun.

[johnnytaco]

Revised has been my personal favorite over 30 years of playing most of the A&A pantheon. We play this one in 4-5 hrs.

[tholmes]

Had most of these at some point in time. The only ones I kept was the MB original version and 1914. 1914 is just so much fun, my brother and I had a lot of fun with it.

[patrickols]

Very nice review and it’s quite the collection you got there