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Axis & Allies -
14 April 2002. This was our first Axis & Allies game as a
group. For some of us (me included), this was our first
game. My impression was that A&A was a very simple game,
more akin to "Risk" than a real strategy game. To my
surprise, although the game appears simple, it really requires a lot
of thought. Hard choices have to be made - particularly by the
Japanese and the British commander - because of their limited
resources, and range of options available. I would describe the
game as an introductory wargame - easy enough to play and learn, but
complex enough to satisfy the serious wargamer. A bit like
Victory in the Pacific (old Avalon Hill game) with ground
troops. Great fun for a lazy afternoon's wargaming.
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Here you see us setting up the game. Alex
(left) played the Japs, Chris (centre) played the Americans, and Collins
(China). Lye Keong (British) and Dom (Japs) not pictured here.
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Malaya 1941-42 in 2 or 3 die rolls. The
campaign was over in 3 minutes!
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An overview of the board just before the
Japanese surrender.
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