Axis & Allies 2023 World Championships - Finals!

Axis & Allies 2023 World Championships - Finals! - Part 1

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Page 2 (Setup Changes & Victory Conditions):
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Page 3 (End of Time Rules):
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Chapter Guide
Chapter Guide
0:00:00 Intro
0:05:50 Final Match Begins
0:09:26 USSR Opening
0:12:28 Germany Opening
0:17:59 UK Opening
0:22:30 Japan Opening
0:26:09 US Opening
0:29:00 End of Round 1
0:30:03 Diplomacy by Renegade
0:31:06 USSR - 2
0:34:48 Germany - 2
0:37:23 UK - 2
0:40:49 Japan - 2
0:43:06 US - 2
0:47:18 End of Round 2
0:47:59 USSR - 3
0:50:19 Germany - 3
0:53:16 UK - 3
0:57:21 Japan - 3
0:59:02 US - 3
1:02:22 End of Round 3
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@BoardGameNation 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching Part 1 of our Final Match of the Axis and Allies World Championship! What would you do to win this game?

@tylersimplot13 5 ай бұрын

Any idea when part 2 will drop?

@BoardGameNation 5 ай бұрын

@tylersimplot13 - Brother, this one almost killed me. Still, the goal is to have Part 2 out this coming Friday. Thanks for watching!

@tylersimplot13 5 ай бұрын

@@BoardGameNation Completely understand, loved the video and cant wait for more.

@luddite31 5 ай бұрын

allow them to take moscow and india, while going all-in on taking shanghai and France?

@danielwise2858 5 ай бұрын

Maybe sacrifice a goat to the rng god???

@Emanon... 5 ай бұрын

This is imo the gold standard for tabletop gameplay quality videos!

@BoardGameNation 5 ай бұрын

You're very kind. Thank you for watching!

@ianbrown4914 5 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more. The right balance of information without being lost in details, humor without being obnoxious. Just very very well done! Can't wait for part 2

@Truewooper 5 ай бұрын

Agreed it is.

@stevenschkolne 5 ай бұрын

yes the production quality is insane. editing is so tight, wonderful arrows and callouts on the screen. all that effort in the video editing software really shows. i think that's why these videos are getting soooo many views. even if you aren't into A&A very much, the quality of the commentary and the pacing draws you in...

@stevenschkolne 5 ай бұрын

for the record i barely care about A&A played a few time in high school. just found these videos and they're getting me into it. but have tried some other A&A videos and nothing is as good as these. so you're gonna have to keep making more... !

@joelstainer65 5 ай бұрын

This is a masterclass in how to present material like this. Superb job. Really looking forward to the final video and hope the success means more this style in the future (I am sure its a ton of work!)

@BoardGameNation 5 ай бұрын

You are very kind. Thank you for watching! We will be making more videos in this style after this series concludes and I get a nap. Thanks for the support!

@inwyrdn3691 5 ай бұрын

This gives me a new strategy: The Sunrise Surprise. Step 1 - Become a morning person. Step 2 - Play in the morning. Step 3 - Play against non-morning people. Since I play Revised with my 10 year old, who wakes up and is ready to face the day at 6am, there might be something to this. My partner already has Step 1 down pat!

@BoardGameNation 5 ай бұрын

Genius!! 🤣🤣🤣

@heavenriley5429 5 ай бұрын

Ohhhh we play Revised alot aswell. Fun times

@Ottocide 5 ай бұрын

You guys really should have banned Gary from rolling dice after the second disaster. Brutal brutal luck I think getting your opponents to be in this video is an absolute stroke of GENIUS. I'm so glad they agreed to come talk with you guys and give us secondary insight of every move. This game could still go both ways, I'm so excited to see how this pans out.

@BoardGameNation 2 ай бұрын

It was nail-bitter for sure. We really enjoyed playing with John and Adam and love that they joined us for the final two videos. How did it turn out?

@ImBrokeMate 5 ай бұрын

Easily the strongest German play you guys have faced so far. Constant pressure, not over extending and some interesting moves with the fighters. Looking forward to part 2 👍

@talgreenberg3405 5 ай бұрын

While this German player did well, honestly it had more to do with Gary’s insane and cataclysmic rolling. Vegas should hire him as a cooler. I would have taken the dice away from him for the rest of the game.

@Pete_Veee 5 ай бұрын

P.S. The EDITING of this episode in particular was FANTASTIC!! The way you “layered” in the Opponents comments on EVERY move was perfectly done. Bravo!!!

@brettmcniven1662 5 ай бұрын

This has been so entertaining to watch, as someone who loves A&A but doesn’t get to play much, it’s great getting to watch some high level play! Also as a Canadian, seeing the Infantry and Tank from Canada fail in the France invasion was incredibly historically accurate with the failed invasion of Dieppe!

@BoardGameNation 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

@greatodinsraven5114 5 ай бұрын

Ran across your first video on a whim and quickly got hooked. Honestly had no idea this game was played to this level. Fun series to watch!

@paulbrown7369 5 ай бұрын

Really enjoying this series! Having your opponents on hand to discuss the replay is a great touch.

@BoardGameNation 2 ай бұрын

John and Adam were a lot of fun to play with and great as we made these videos. So glad you enjoyed the series! Working on more of them now. Thanks for watching!

@ahrenstarr6273 5 ай бұрын

Note to self, become a dice exorcist and travel to gaming conventions offering my services to purify dice. =)

@BoardGameNation 2 ай бұрын

Shut up and take my money!!! 😂😂😂😂 Thanks for watching!

@SavagesInMyTown 5 ай бұрын

im calling it right now: gary rolls hot to close the game. Also, im glad that the videos in this series are getting so many views because gary and his team deserve the validation. You can tell a lot of work goes into making them by how polished and entertaining they are

@Truewooper 5 ай бұрын

I'm hoping it's getting really close here. The fact he is recreating the board state is crazy. Plus it makes more sense in my brain than trying to recreate it in say the online game.

@jjthefish446 5 ай бұрын

I think Gary will blow an easy roll on the final turn by somehow rolling zeros and will have a meltdown and Gary will comfort him and their friendship deepens.

@robinrussell2099 5 ай бұрын

I'm sure Gary has a complicated inner life... but this seems to be taking it to extremes@@jjthefish446

@ddvorak777 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video series guys. It really brings me back to playing A&A and Fortress America with my brothers and friends. Amazing quality video and coverage and huge props to John and Adam for participating. Great job avoiding spoilers during the video. Everyone involved A+++

@ddvorak777 5 ай бұрын

I also want to highlight that its very satisfying to see older asymetric games like this find life with new setup and bidding rules, especially with some recent asymetric games also finding success.

@BoardGameNation 5 ай бұрын

You're very kind. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

@sittinglynx3738 5 ай бұрын

Looking forward to the final video! It was fun to see you guys pitch Diplomacy. I haven't played it in decades. I remember the between turn negotiations took longer than the gameplay :))

@joeyjojojunior1794 4 ай бұрын

44:11 "Caffeine-deprived fog." The most dangerous fog of war, indeed. 😂

@BoardGameNation 4 ай бұрын

That is for sure! Thanks for watching!

@ReliableDragon 5 ай бұрын

I was already excited for this video, and then I find out that not only do we get a part two, but we also get to hear from your opponents!! What an incredible series this has been so far! This is quite possibly the best table top board game content I've ever seen on KZfaq, ever - this format works so well for these tournament games, and your writing and editing are amazing!

@BoardGameNation 5 ай бұрын

You're very kind. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

@SuspishFish 5 ай бұрын

Gary, I appreciate the effort you put into these videos! I don't have much means to play Axis & Allies in-person and it's hard to find _clear_ videos of board game play online. Your work to recreate the board and the moves with clear pictures and helpful graphics, as well as the commentary from the participants, makes these videos feel like I'm in the gameroom with the group. Your videos are easy to follow and it's entertaining to hear everyone's thoughts and strategies. Hope you got a dice-rolling participation trophy for this one! 🎲🏆

@coachlarue 4 ай бұрын

Excellent quality video and editing. I'm an "Old school" A&A player from the time the game first came out. At first I was confused about how far away from the meta both teams' strategies were. I was thinking to myself, "If they were playing A&A Online they would be getting trounced by every platinum and most gold level players ." (highest I have gotten to is #23 platinum). BUT THEN I noticed the 5hour timer constraint and it ALL made me fully understand the heavy plane/heavy tank strats and it all made sense. Now I will go back and watch the first three rounds and will subscribe. Thanks for the time put into this production.

@BoardGameNation 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

@BoardGameNation 4 ай бұрын

Tournament rule definitely change up the strategic approach. Glad you enjoyed the series. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

@robinrussell2099 5 ай бұрын

So well done. Happy you stretched the finals out into two videos, if for no other reason than that it gives us one more video to enjoy. This series has been amazing. One of the things I think you have glossed over a bit in your videos and in your live show responses to questions on how to execute on or counter the "Thorpe Thump" is how the Thorpe Thump is a strategy that leaves open many tactical options depending on specific battle outcomes. Games 3 & 4 really have demonstrated this so far: the differences in Sea Zone 37, Borneo, Wake and Okinawa vs. Solomon & New Guinea, how and where the bomber forces are used, and the resulting build choices have resulted in very different tactical paths ... but look like they are leading to a similar strategic outcome - at least in the Pacific. Very much looking forward to Part 2!!

@wwar1423 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for putting these out so quickly guys! It’s been a fun ride and I eagerly await each episode

@joshuahodgson3655 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Gary and Doug!!! Loving every bit of this series. So glad that John and Adam took part in this video. Very interesting hearing both sides react to the game. Please do more of these. You have earned my subscription and don't ever apologize for delays due to quality. I favor delays so the final product will be fantastic. Excited for part 2 and the future of your channel. Stellar work friends!!

@MrNeverpeter 5 ай бұрын

As someone just getting into A&A thank you so much for these videos! Genuinely so entertaining to watch higher-level play presented in this way, you guys have nailed the format, it's so much fun to watch!!

@mikemartin8088 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting this! I'm looking forward to Part 2!

@karililjendal 5 ай бұрын

I have actually only played A&A once, but I still enjoy these videos immensely. Stumbled onto your first game and have kept up since. Looking forward to part 2!

@markhenderson6389 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic game and video! Appreciate the commentary on overall strategy and turn-by-turn tactics by both sides. Can't wait for part 2!

@FrancisFenderson 5 ай бұрын

Talk about a nail biter! Excellent presentation of the gameplay in this and the previous games leading up to it. I know these must be a lot of work to put together but thank you. I can't express how much I've enjoyed watching these games.

@steves1584 5 ай бұрын

I've been hooked to these videos. You two are a fantastic narrative compliment to each other. Thank you for posting these. Production quality is super. Editing is super. What a treat this series was. To put it in Hollywood terms, you guys "got it".

@user-qs2mq2bb3m 5 ай бұрын

Excited to watch this tonight. Love the breakdown of your matches. You're reigniting my desire to play this game. I'll be dusting off my anniversary edition soon.

@sliebert 5 ай бұрын

Does no one build new factories in tournament play? I feel one in Manchuria or Philippines helps get troops there

@BoardGameNation 2 ай бұрын

I tried that strategy in our practice sessions, but it was never fast enough to stand up to pressure from both the US and UK forces. Not to say it isn't possible. I just never found a way to make it work. (I also tried a complex in Manilla on J1. No joy.) Thanks for watching!

@PMMagro 5 ай бұрын

This is a professional video. So good to include the opponents! Kind of... nice to see other do mistakes in game too. Obviosly subscribing now.

@charliedoom 5 ай бұрын

Been waiting for this, thanks for posting

@genie7172 5 ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you for sharing! 👍

@mrguy560 5 ай бұрын

Can’t wait for part 2. Great content!

@zacharyclark3693 5 ай бұрын

Wow! So awesome to hear both side’s thoughts and strategies. Very excited for part 2.

@wesleyjarboe9571 5 ай бұрын

Hey Gary, I haven't played A&A since my Navy days, but I still remember games where I couldn't roll a hit to save my life. So I feel your pain.

@keenankinder6657 5 ай бұрын

Your videos have always been superb. This world championship coverage is beyond next level. This has been awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@alberta.4692 5 ай бұрын

I was recently introduced to your channel and I'm lovin it! Thanks for the play-by-play!

@chicosbailbonds9764 5 ай бұрын

I have a sneaky suspicion that it will come down to America going last. Thanks for posting and sharing!

@doomedwit1010 5 ай бұрын

Ditto

@mdt260 5 ай бұрын

This is sure an epic game - the most fun and memorable type to play! Looking forward to part 2!

@Oldman5261 5 ай бұрын

Gary, after watching this episode all the way through you have got me on the edge of my seat in excited anticipation of what will happen next. It is really fun to watch you recreate the play by play moves with the suspense and changing strategy. Adding the opponents insight into their thought process added additional depth which made me feel like I was there at the game watching this all play out. Thank you for putting this all together. I know this had to be time consuming to create this video but the end product is just fantastic. I think this series of videos will become a roll model for others to follow and will attract new interest in this game. Well done my friend!

@SwiggitySwagScience 5 ай бұрын

I get it, "Roll Model" lol! I agree, very well done. I have never anticipated KZfaq videos more than these!

@WDGaming010 5 ай бұрын

I have been waiting for this. A fantastic job on the video.

@BoardGameNation 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your patience! Glad you enjoyed it!

@connorbrooks7501 5 ай бұрын

Woohoo! Excited to watch

@joeneeld9427 5 ай бұрын

Wow, I can see why this took so long to cut together! Thanks for all the grinding!

@josephjones2754 5 ай бұрын

this video and series have been such a pleasure to watch so far!

@BoardGameNation 2 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Working on more of them now. Thanks for watching!

@Smitty.Bacall 5 ай бұрын

This is a great format being able to hear all players observations and thoughts👍

@nickoppedisano7225 5 ай бұрын

You did a great job with the broadcast of your games.

@BoardGameNation 2 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Working on more of them now. Thanks for watching!

@t3htaco 5 ай бұрын

This is unbelievable play by play breakdown! Thank you!!!

@1stilz 5 ай бұрын

I don't know about the rest of you, but I plan on re-watching part 1 and then go into part 2 when it drops! It's gonna be so good!

@robertmoffitt1336 5 ай бұрын

Cliffhanger!!!! Ahhhh... I can't wait to see how this one plays out!! Super-super great video! 🍻 Dave Skelly's calculator is on my home screen now!

@BoardGameNation 2 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Working on more of them now. Thanks for watching!

@dandersonanza 5 ай бұрын

Axis has made some serious errors that will come back to bite them. Losing the two Japanese transports exposed to British air early was probably the worst mistake. They needed those boats for ferrying and, critically, to have a spare boat to block the sea zone around Okinawa to prevent the American fleet from setting up shop in Manila on Turn 3. Germany is no better. They had massive wins but have failed to capitalize. By that I mean they should push tanks forward to threaten stealing all of the undefended Russian territory behind Moscow and getting in range to foil British plans. Instead they consolidate and angle to attack Moscow, which is basically dithering in such a short game.

@louisarildkarv2787 5 ай бұрын

I have been waiting for this 👍👍👍

@Danger-six. 4 ай бұрын

following your passions, brother, is and has been inspiring for all of us who have imagined these things our entire lives. and, this brings it to us. appreciate you, being you. god made you as you are

@BoardGameNation 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!

@linkatronic 4 ай бұрын

Haven't played Axis and Allies since high school, so this is quite the blast from the past. Glad to see it represented at GenCon!

@BoardGameNation 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

@BoardGameNation 4 ай бұрын

Hope to see you there! :) Thanks for watching and subscribing!

@gabrielwinck9945 5 ай бұрын

Midnight in Brazil. Waiting for this video. Tks!

@BoardGameNation 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your patience! Enjoy!

@mourka01 5 ай бұрын

this has been so fun to watch

@michaelstern5206 5 ай бұрын

A real pleasure to watch! Having opponents close to your skill level really makes it a nail-biter, and despite certain blunders, both sides are putting up a strong fight. My personal take-away is: think twice about transport buys! Both the US and Japan blundered their entire turn’s purchases on unprotected transports. But then again, this is a friendly game- right? 😉

@heavenriley5429 5 ай бұрын

I'm commenting before watching this video and let me tell you the hype is so REAL!!!!

@davidny212 5 ай бұрын

Great video, looking forward to the next two round!

@BoardGameNation 2 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Working on more of them now. Thanks for watching!

@BENJAMINelsbury 5 ай бұрын

Amazing video , I subscribed, thank you for having this and hope to meet you at GenCon 2024

@TheEarlofBronze1 5 ай бұрын

what a great pleasure this was! It made me download the old 1998 axis and allies game

@Simon-gc6uf 5 ай бұрын

What are the win/loss stats for the axis and the allies in the tournament setting? Does the 5 hour 4-5 turns favour one side over the other?

@BarsimonR 5 ай бұрын

Congrats on reaching the final...and best of luck! Glass of wine in hand...hit play

@mr.anonymous6428 5 ай бұрын

Can't wait for the conclusion!

@Pete_Veee 5 ай бұрын

Wow!! What an EPIC PENULTIMATE chapter to your 2023 A&A Championship tourney! This part was UNBELIEVABLY entertaining!😁 I literally watched and listened to each move then, rewound EACH section to watch and listen AGAIN for a deeper dive. The devil is DEFINITELY in the details and you 4 gentlemen played this match at a VERY high level! Bravo!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 You left it on the PERFECT cliff-hanger moment (of course!) with “90 mins left” in the match to keep us hanging with bated breath for the FINALE!! Omg!! 😱 Eeeeek!!! 😳 Will Gary EVER get a “decent” roll for the Allies in the most important match of them all? Will Japan be able to hold off the American advance? Can America capture a victory city with 1 LAND unit left?! Can the UK somehow help hold off the Nazi advance into the Asian Theater with MULTIPLE TANK Columns to help hold the American/UK line? I cannot wait to find out!!! Let’s make it HOT!!!! 🔥🔥🔥 #RenegadeStudios #LetsMakeItHot

@theplasticcommando7394 5 ай бұрын

31:58 those criminal dice.. Stalin will surely understand 😂. Great video once again. This really has been a pleasure to follow!

@BoardGameNation 4 ай бұрын

No kidding! It was absolutely brutal! Glad you enjoyed the series. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

@zedman0411 5 ай бұрын

Loved this series so excited for the last part.

@BoardGameNation 2 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Working on more of them now. Thanks for watching!

@jaredhenderson6163 5 ай бұрын

Been waiting for this to drop!

@BoardGameNation 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your patience! Enjoy!

@jaredhenderson6163 5 ай бұрын

@@BoardGameNation I have never actually played this game, but I saw it in my friends basement closet when I was a kid and have always been interested in it. Wish I had friends who like long board games.

@danielbremner4142 5 ай бұрын

This is intense!

@spencerroberts1770 5 ай бұрын

Excellent quality videos from the bald guy.. I mean Gary. I will say having played other tournaments (flames of war, Star Wars legion) at gen con that the exhaustion factor is real. High stress, timed rounds, lots going on. It’s exhausting. Well done guys.

@BoardGameNation 2 ай бұрын

You got that right. So glad you enjoyed the videos! Working on more of them now. Thanks for watching!

@canebro1 4 ай бұрын

The editing on this video is top notch. Well done!

@BoardGameNation 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

@bsmartr806 5 ай бұрын

The worst roll I ever seen was by me in College. 18 dice, needing 3's to hit, and I didn't score any.

@grunt6799 5 ай бұрын

This channel is great.

@JeffTaylor-tr7my 5 ай бұрын

Nice cliffhanger guys. Good show!

@aronnov 5 ай бұрын

Let’s go. Watching this now right before bed.

@BoardGameNation 2 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it! Working on more of them now. Thanks for watching!

@woodtsunami 5 ай бұрын

Love these videos so much

@BoardGameNation 2 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Working on more of them now. Thanks for watching!

@gianlucaegleston8923 5 ай бұрын

Everyone has good/bad string of rolling once in awhile. My best while being my dads worst was I had two transports vs a battleship, cruiser and sub. We weren’t even gonna roll it but did for fun just to see. Lost one transport and took out the battleship, cruiser and sub

@tuomassilvennoinen9003 5 ай бұрын

I don't even like A&A that much, but I love this video series. I have A&A online now and I will give it a go

@burtreynoldz6308 5 ай бұрын

finally! Love it.

@BoardGameNation 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your patience! Enjoy!

@sirundying 5 ай бұрын

thanks a lot, been waiting all day

@BoardGameNation 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your patience! Enjoy!

@sirundying 5 ай бұрын

@@BoardGameNation top quality my friend and i know youre always looking to improve. bad dice, nice video :D

@cleattle 5 ай бұрын

Looking forward to the finale!

@keiths81ca 5 ай бұрын

Well presented video. I got my A&A itch now and I need my fix.

@BoardGameNation 2 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Working on more of them now. Thanks for watching!

@user-hu1ek7ly8b 5 ай бұрын

Been playing the game for 30 +years.the original handbook said to order more pieces.... Then nothing. Bought 2 more games for the extra pieces. So glad,the newer ones aren't nearly as good

@BoardGameNation 4 ай бұрын

To each, their own, but I find each game has their own flavor. I like the option to play a variety of different games depending on how the group is feeling, time available, and skills of the players. Thanks for watching!

@joshualeniger 5 ай бұрын

Close game, can't wait to see how it plays out

@BoardGameNation 2 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Working on more of them now. Thanks for watching!

@obluraschibus 5 ай бұрын

YAY!!!

@Murph_. 5 ай бұрын

I went to GenCon back in the 80s... it's been around a long time!

@glenyoung466 2 ай бұрын

I love axis and allies and your videos

@BoardGameNation 2 ай бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching!

@Emanon... 5 ай бұрын

Oh dear! Those dice were cursed (just for Gary, though...) Great video as always!

@Meowmeow.age.6 3 ай бұрын

I am Cow. The author of the Japan playbook for global 1940. I played this board heavily when it first came out on steam and then took a long hiatus. I won tournaments on this board online and was rank 1 season 1 for Allies and rank 2 for season 2. This horrible gameplay made me play Axis and Allies again to see if things have digressed over the years. I am bouncing around in the top 10 for Allies. Overall online game play and strategies are much more refined and dialed to perfection. I been getting a run for my money, which is good to see. First two seasons I was blasting through everyone. My second tournament I had to win with the Axis because giving me Allies was a bad idea. I am doing my preferred strategy exclusively because the players know how to deal with standard Allies play - they aren't used to seeing green skies. So online the top 10 players are seasoned vets. Most of the names I recognize from when the game first came out. I don't know if live games can be considered world championships. Regional? maybe. City sure! Small state like Montana? Ok. Is this the Duo's tournament over discord? I would love to team up with Zhukov4 if I can find him online again. He is wacky sometimes. I like my partner being wacky and having fun.

@emanuelherrerias4082 5 ай бұрын

Still anyones game ! Exciting stuff !

@winrar42 5 ай бұрын

Loving learning this top level strategy and play-by-plays of top games from Baldy and Glasses. Great videos! Would you guys consider reviewing other players' games as well?

@BoardGameNation 2 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Working on more of them now. Thanks for watching! Sincerely, Baldy

@planomathandscience 5 ай бұрын

That dice karma has bloomed. :D

@MrChubsywubsy 5 ай бұрын

Only just getting into the game. But as a new player I like this to perhaps learn cool opening moves

@BabyDoIIx 3 ай бұрын

I was watching WWE podcasts and this came up somehow - I’d never ever have searched for something like this lol but I like history and this was kinda neat

@BoardGameNation 3 ай бұрын

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

@danrlc 5 ай бұрын

Best gameplay ever

@sheineken7331 20 күн бұрын

Really enjoy all your videos and they been pretty helpful. What would you change about the Allies Openings if you were playing the second edition instead of the Harris 3.0?

@BoardGameNation 20 күн бұрын

That is a tough question. For the game to be balanced, the Allies would need a bid in the 18-22 range. The placement of which could dramatically swing the game. (Add a UK Battleship to the fleet in Indian Ocean or 7 INF to Karelia) But... out of the box, for the Allies to have a chance... the Russians have to play more conservatively, the UK needs to either defend Calcutta 100% or get out of it, and the US has to play perfectly. It comes down to a race. Axis trying to get to Moscow before the Allies can reach Berlin or Tokyo. Thanks for watching!

@teambellavsteamalice 5 ай бұрын

Fun game so far, but those dice! I've been watching a bunch on online games, interesting how different they are. Some even reach round 10! More of a grind, and setting up logistics four turns in advance.

@OG_0494 5 ай бұрын

New Larry Harris Gen Con rule... No dice for Gary. Great series. Loved watching!

@BoardGameNation 2 ай бұрын

Hahaha! SOLD! So glad you enjoyed it! Working on more of them now. Thanks for watching!

@thothheartmaat2833 2 ай бұрын

i developed a game like this on roll20 that was supposed to be based on battleship but a tabletop game with more pieces and rules.. it ended up being a lot like the naval combat in this game and ive never played this game before.. i had a lot more planes on the carriers tho.. i called the game carrier group. i think people would really like it. like battleship but a little more complicated.

@BoardGameNation 2 ай бұрын

Sounds fun! Thanks for watching!

@dandersonanza 5 ай бұрын

I would love to see some form of team time control added to this format. Seems like the games max at 5 rounds. If there were incentive to play quickly--and I'm not sure what that would be, rules-wise--could add more action to the game overall.