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2008BGG rank #1,341

Axis & Allies Anniversary Edition

by Larry Harris, Jr. · Avalon Hill

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Players2–6
Time360m
ComplexityMedium
Age12+

About the game

What is Axis & Allies Anniversary Edition?

To celebrate the fifty-year anniversary of Avalon Hill, Axis & Allies is launching its most expansive game ever. The Axis & Allies Anniversary Edition features the debut of Italy as the third Axis nation, the introduction of the cruiser unit to the naval line-up, and the largest Axis & Allies board to-date measuring 24x46 inches. With over 600 pieces, players will be able to recreate and decide the outcome of WWII like never before. The Axis & Allies Anniversary Edition is designed and developed by Larry Harris, the original designer of Axis & Allies.

How it plays

Mechanics

Area Majority / InfluenceArea MovementDelayed PurchaseDice RollingTeam-Based Game

On the shelf

Categories

NauticalWargameWorld War II

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