This is the release of the Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion.

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.

RULEBOOK Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion

Hi,

As part of the developement of the Expansion rules, it was necessary to paint all units to distinguish elite units from regular units etc.

Here are some examples of our painted units.

This is the release of the Global 1940 Basic House Rules Expansion.

The purpose of the Basic Expansion is to give players a manageable approach towards the use of expansion rules.

The Basic Expansion brings a new and balanced dimension to the OOB Global 1940 game. It is easy to learn - challenging & fun to play.

Related Expansions:

1. Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion
2. Axis & Allies Global 1943 House Rules Expansion

RULEBOOK Global 1940 Basic Expansion.pdf

Note: The RULEBOOK has been updated 2nd August 2021.

Good luck & have fun.

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.

The Release Date for the Axis & Allies Global 1943 House Rules Expansion is expected to be no later than 21st July 2021.

The Axis & Allies Global 1943 House Rules Expansion is designed to be used in conjunction with Axis & Allies Global 1940 Game Board and
Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion.

More information will follow at the Release Date.

Hi Witt,

Since 1988 a friend of mine (here in Denmark) had the Classic version on the shelf - but I didn’t start playing until 1993. Today, it’s hard to imagine that it took 5 years before we really started playing. Well, serving in the Army really brought the game to my attention, since the game of course was popular among soldiers.

So, in 2 years from now, we will celebrate 30 years anniversary of Axis & Allies. We are now only 3 players left from that 1993 group. Fortunately, new players have joined our play groups over the years

Hi from Denmark,

I live right outside Copenhagen, Denmark - and have been playing Axis & Allies since 1993 (started with Classic 2nd E).

Back in 1995 we started up a small group of commited Axis & Allies players - this veteran members group still exists and has expanded over the years.

Since 1995 we have played all Axis & Allies variants from Larry Harris Game Design.

We focus mostly on Axis & Allies Global 1940 2nd E. For the first 2 years we played out of the box rules.

Now we use a set of 4 Expansions (House Rules) which we have made ourselves, inspired by online existing house rules, Gamers Paradise, Xeno Games and Avalon Hill.

We also turned to World War ll History, to find inspiration.
These 4 sets of house rules are compatible with most A&A variants.

Today, we play (training) twice a month. Our Tournament schedule includes 3 major tournaments every year - each lasting a whole weekend.

We would very much like to contribute to the Axis & Allies community with our house rules, which are avilable for free.

Best regards
Axis & Allies Klub Danmark

The Captain

@nolimit

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

In 1993 we started working on our house rules - 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 Phillp 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

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…

@thrasher1

In the 80s in Denmark we mostly played Stratego (by Jumbo games - and later Milton Bradley version) and a game called “Matador” - similar to Monopoly. Of course, chess was popular also.

Later came RISK. Most players I know started playing RISK before Axis & Allies - as did I.

A friend of mine has a game store in Copenhagen - he took it over from his father. Axis & Allies was the most sold strategy game in the early 90s. To this day, the game is still very popular

Since the days back in mid-1940s - where a 2.000 man strong voluntary unit called (translated) Free Corps Denmark fought on the Eastern Front alongside the Germans - there has always been an interest in WWII here in Denmark.

Today our Western Coastline is still littered with German bunkers from WWII - part of The Atlantic Wall. The most famous one is the Tirpitz Bunker (supposed to be housing the naval guns from the battleship), which is now open as a museum.

@barnee

Hi Barnee,

You did a fantastic job

With both the TripleA version - and the Table Top version, players throughout the A&A Community now have unlimited access to
the Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion - and will hopefully have tons of fun

I’ll look deeper into it during this week. I have never played TripleA - so I need assistance from those of our members who play TripleA, in order to “get the big picture”.

I’ll be online almost every day, after work

Thanks, once again. Great Team Work

@randomcat
Thanks

Please note, that I just updated the Basic Expansion a few hours ago, to give a better overview.

@jonahawesome

Hi,

Go to “Customization” and “House Rules” section at this forum - and search for:

1. Global 1940 Basic Expansion
2. Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion
3. Axis & Allies Global 1943 House Rules Expansion

Fell free to contact me, if you have any questions concerning those expansions.

@imperious-leader
Thanks for your comment

As you’ll discover, when reading your way through the Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion (Section V, page 52), German Volkssturm units can be activated when Germany’s IPC level is 21 or less. Certain rules concerning Volkssturm units distances these units from any other unit in the game.

The Army Board: Reichshauptstadt Berlin Defence Area is used in conjunction with the Volkssturm units.

Soviet Red Army Conscription is part of counter balancing the mass of German Waffen-SS Armies, Panzer Grenadiers, Panzer Armies etc. that will storm towards Soviet positions and strongholds along the entire Eastern Front.

@barnee
There are 3 differences in the rules & units included in Basic Expansion vs. Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion

1. The Waffen-SS infantry unit costs 2 IPC in the Basic Expansion. This cost is reduced to 1 IPC in the Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion, due to the multiple Waffen-SS that come into play.

2. Red Army Conscription: In the Basic Expansion USSR can produce a maximum of 12 infantry units each at a cost of 2 IPC, whereas this number is increased to 26 infantry units in the
   Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion

3. Advanced Production Capacity: Only 4 Nations recieve extra IPC in the Basic Expansion. The Advanced Production Capacity (amount of IPC and units) is increased significantly and granted to several more Nations in the Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion.

This is the release of the Global 1940 Basic House Rules Expansion.

The purpose of the Basic Expansion is to give players a manageable approach towards the use of expansion rules.

The Basic Expansion brings a new and balanced dimension to the OOB Global 1940 game. It is easy to learn - challenging & fun to play.

Related Expansions:

1. Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion
2. Axis & Allies Global 1943 House Rules Expansion

RULEBOOK Global 1940 Basic Expansion.pdf

Note: The RULEBOOK has been updated 2nd August 2021.

Good luck & have fun.

@barnee

We’ll soon release the Axis & Allies Global 1940 Basic House Rules Expansion.

The purpose is to give players a more manageable approach to the use of the Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion.

More about this later, at the release date.

@jonahawesome

Hi JonahAwesome,

For how long have you been playing Axis & Allies - and which variations?

We are about to release a Basic Expansion for use with Global 1940. You might find this Basic Expansion usefull in order to become more familiar with the game mechanismes, units and rules, when starting playing with house rules.

The expected release of the Axis & Allies Global 1940 Basic House Rules Expansion is no later than 1st August 2021.

This is the release of the Axis & Allies Global 1943 House Rules Expansion.

1943 was the year, when Germany finally implemented the Total War concept. The Axis Powers still had options to alter the outcome of the War - not by outproducing the Allies - but by taking advantage of every single advantageous opportunity. And by planning a decisive and superior strategy - without any flaws. And carry it out with determination.

In the game there is no bureaucracy - no internal conflicts in any Nation, that could weaken the War effort. Every single decision is made with one goal only - to win the War.

The game depends solely on what strategy players might choose - and how these strategies are carried out.

It is truly a big challenge for the Axis to win the War. And there is no room for errors… or else, Germany & Japan will have to fight for their lives.

You’ll experience massive Panzer Armies and Army Groups from the very beginning of the game. Within a few rounds, some of the most famous combat units of World War II are available to the players. This will bring even more options to get your Nation closer to Final Victory.

The Axis & Allies Global 1943 House Rules Expansion will definitely bring tons of fun and challenge - even though the game is playable in a few hours.

Please refer to the Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion for overall unit profiles, unit costs etc.

RULEBOOK Axis & Allies Global 1943 House Rules Expansion 1.0

@nolimit

As you’ll see, when the complete rulebook with set up charts is released, the outcome of the War is not settled yet.

1943 was the year, when Germany finally implemented the Total War concept. The Axis Powers still had options to alter the outcome of the War - not by outproducing the Allies - but by taking advantage of every single advantageous opportunity. And by planning a decisive and superior strategy - without any flaws. And carry it out with determination.

In the game there is no bureaucracy - no internal conflicts in any Nation, that could weaken the War effort. Every single decision is made with one goal only - to win the War.

The game depends solely on what strategy players might choose - and how these strategies are carried out.

It is truly a big challenge for the Axis to win the War. And there is no room for errors… or else, Germany & Japan will have to fight for their lives.

You’ll experience massive Panzer Armies and Army Groups from the very beginning of the game. Within a few rounds, some of the most famous combat units of World War II are available to the players. This will bring even more options to get your Nation closer to Final Victory.

The Axis & Allies Global 1943 House Rules Expansion will definitely bring tons of fun and challenge - even though the game is playable in a few hours.

The Release Date for the Axis & Allies Global 1943 House Rules Expansion is expected to be no later than 21st July 2021.

The Axis & Allies Global 1943 House Rules Expansion is designed to be used in conjunction with Axis & Allies Global 1940 Game Board and
Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion.

More information will follow at the Release Date.