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Axis & Allies
2 to 5 players
Ages 12 & up
Playing Time: 3 - 5 hours
Publisher: Avalon Hill / Hasbro

The year is 1942. The Axis war machine appears invincible. The Balkans have fallen. Pearl Harbor has been attacked. Wake Island is in Japanese hands. And Rommel has the British on the run in North Africa. At this explosive time in history, Axis and Allies challenges you and your opponents to decide the outcome of World War II.

As one of the world powers battling for supremacy in 1942, you must spearhead your country's military drive. During play, you'll discover that the theaters of war remain the same and the familiar embattled frontiers still exist, but astonishing events will occur. The Battle of Midway could be lost by the United States - the Russians might not stand at Stalingrad - MacArthur may never return to the Philippines - and the Normandy invasion could happen again and again.

As a world leader in Axis and Allies, you must be a brilliant military strategist. You must have the perseverance of a Montgomery, the elusiveness of a Rommel, the courage of a Patton, the daring of a Yamamoto and the steadfastness of a Zhukov! Decide where to strike, when to strike and the intensity of the strike. Will it be a strategic bombing raid, a sneak submarine attack, a hit-and-run assault by your well-trained infantry, an antiaircraft barrage or a major invasion by land, sea and air forces? Plan your attack, move into the embattled territory with your forces and resolve the conflict.

The economic destiny of your nation is also at stake. Buy armaments and develop secret weapons from your stockpile of production certificates... an income based on your own natural resources and successful territorial expansion.

If you're a brilliant military strategist, a prudent economist and an astute politician, you'll lead your nation to victory.

Contents: 1 extra-large gameboard, 299 combat force playing pieces, production certificates, 1 32-page instruction booklet, 7 charts, control markers, 12 dice, 6 plastic game trays, plastic chips, all in a box approximately 51 x 30 x 10cm