How many units can a transport carry in Axis and Allies?

It can carry maximum of two units.

Can transports defend in Axis and Allies?

Vessels that carry land units to combat. A large group of transports could even defend itself. Starting with AA50 the combat capability of transports is entirely removed (with destroyers providing the extra defense).

How does combat work in Axis and Allies?

Combat Moves. Move as many of your units into hostile territories or hostile sea zones. Movement into hostile territories counts as combat movement, even if this territory is not occupied. You may move units through friendly spaces en route to hostile spaces.

What’s better Risk or Axis and Allies?

Axis & Allies is more complex than Risk, as it tries to simulate infantry and tank armies, while also creating air force and naval units. Fighters, bombers, submarines, battleships, and aircraft carriers all play a part in the game. So do economic forces, which are determined by control of territories.

Is Axis and Allies a Risk?

A&A is a whole ‘nother Idaho from Risk. A big step up in complexity. And much, much better than Risk. It will take a while to understand the rules, probably, but it’s a lot more rewarding.

Is Axis and Allies a good game?

Axis & Allies Anniversary Edition is the best in my humble opinion. Top notch components, most balanced of the latest versions of A&A and the mapboards fit on a normal sized dinnertable. Unfortunately it is long OOP, not to be re-released and therefore very expensive on the second hand market. 100% agree.

What are the rules for axis and allies?

The Allies win by controlling Berlin, Rome, and Tokyo for a complete round of play, as long as they control an Allied capital (Washington, London, Paris, or Moscow) at the end of that round. This game can be played by two to six players. If you control more than one power, keep those powers’ income and units separate.

How to play axis and allies Global 1940?

Below find a copy/paste of *most* of the rules necessary to play Global 1940 with Second Edition rules. Some of the more basic items have been left out. It’s more useful for those who have played the game many times but still need to look up a rule here and there. For the full rules consult our Axis & Allies Rule Books page. This page is in beta.

How does the Axis win in World War 2?

They can pass between sea zones connected by the canal or strait regardless of which side controls it. The Axis wins the game by controlling either any 8 victory cities on the Europe map or any 6 victory cities on the Pacific map for a complete round of play, as long as they control an Axis capital (Berlin, Rome, or Tokyo) at the end of that round.