What are the major changes?  I was under the impression it was merely a rulebook change.  But, my friend is adamant that there are other major changes…

As I understood it, yes, his tanks my stand a chance at being “killed” by the zombies. However, they would remain casualties and take a shot at the plane. Yes, zombies can’t kill the plane; but the tank casualties can.

Plus, add in the fact that there is a 1/6 chance for zombies to kill a defender and a 1/3 chance for them to kill attacking ground units.

Plus, remember to remove any killed zombies during EVERY roll. I was in the AAZ tournament too and we forgot to remove killed zombies a LOT during our rolls.

I am missing the gameboard for an original boxed Nova Axis & Allies game. I have a picture of the gameboard…but not high enough quality to have printed out to actually play on. Anyone have a digital version of the gameboard? Or perhaps a nice high quality scan or photo?

@thrasher1 I’m not sure how; but, my whole group of friends interpreted the zombies as an invading force. As Russia, I used infantry to create a zombie barrier between Germany and Russia. The way we had played, at home, this would stop Germany’s ability to blitz tanks into Russia…

Just a silly mis-interpretation on our part. Nothing any FAQ could resolve (I don’t believe).

@taamvan Sorry, I disagree. I love the twist it adds. It is just difficult to remember the small new rules it adds (like the zombie deaths, buying units at the end of a turn, and remembering that when the zombies are greater than the IPC count of a capitol then the zombies take control).

Personally, I loved the game. I made a HUGE mistake early on (having read and played wrong my only other time playing). But, I still loved the game.

Plus, remember to remove any killed zombies during EVERY roll. I was in the AAZ tournament too and we forgot to remove killed zombies a LOT during our rolls.

You mean when Attacker or Defender score a (6) and thus destroy a Z?

Yes. At least 2/3 of our rolls we completely forgot to remove zombie casualties (rolled 6s). Unless we specifically stated we were attacking zombies we just completely forgot to remove them.

As I understood it, yes, his tanks my stand a chance at being “killed” by the zombies. However, they would remain casualties and take a shot at the plane. Yes, zombies can’t kill the plane; but the tank casualties can.

Plus, add in the fact that there is a 1/6 chance for zombies to kill a defender and a 1/3 chance for them to kill attacking ground units.

Plus, remember to remove any killed zombies during EVERY roll. I was in the AAZ tournament too and we forgot to remove killed zombies a LOT during our rolls.

@Playing-Kid Interesting. Would you mind looking at page 2 of your manual and letting me know if the piece count increased?

I do know you could order extra pieces…

@Midnight_Reaper said in How to tell Classic first from second:

Early versions came with 15 infantry per country, which was found to be too few. Later versions came with 17 or 18 infantry per country, to help make up the gap between pieces on hand and pieces needed on the board.

Not to disagree; but, I am a piece freak. I keep all my pieces with each individual game. My 2nd Ed game has 15 infantry per country. The rule book for 2nd Ed calls for 299 pieces. If you count 15 infantry it equals 299 pieces. I am fairly certain the only difference between editions is the rule book…

What are the major changes?  I was under the impression it was merely a rulebook change.  But, my friend is adamant that there are other major changes…

Boardgame Geek has a pdf file where you can print the IPCs and cut them out.

As far as chips go…looks like you have several options presented.

I have a small bag of extra pieces.  Shoot me an email to remind me and I will look through to see if I have what you need.

twmattox  at  icloud  dot  com

I enjoyed it.  Played well.  Something small feels “off”.  Not sure exactly what.  Don’t get me wrong.  I will play it again.  But, if given the choice between that and Axis & Allies I would choose the latter.  Just feels more “complete”.