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A&A Miniatures: Stacking Rules 1/27/2009 - The latest update for Axis & Allies Miniatures includes a revised stacking rule. Here's an in-depth look at how it works. (more...)

Axis & Allies Miniatures: Eastern Front 1/16/2009 - Download the revised card set for Eastern Front! (more...)

Answers to A&A: Anniversary Edition questions. 12/12/2008 - Answers to your A&A: Anniversary Edition game and rules questions. (more...)

Axis & Allies Miniatures Campaign: Guadalcanal - Tactical Turn 4 Results 10/30/2008 - The final results of the battle are revealed. Did the Japanese pull out a surprise victory, or did U.S. forces triumph? (more...)

Axis & Allies Miniatures Campaign: Guadalcanal - Tactical Turn 4 10/09/2008 - The votes are in! Your strategy has been implemented! Review the battles and take to the field! (more...)

Axis & Allies Miniatures Campaign: Guadalcanal - Strategic Turn 4 10/01/2008 - Read battle reports and check out the map for Turn 3, and get your orders for Turn 4! (more...)

Axis & Allies Miniatures Rules Update 10/01/2008 - (more...)

Axis & Allies Miniatures Campaign: Guadalcanal - Tactical Turn 3 09/15/2008 - The votes are in! Your strategy has been implemented! Review the battles and take to the field! (more...)

Axis & Allies Miniatures Campaign: Guadalcanal - Strategic Turn 3 09/05/2008 - Read battle reports and check out the map for Turn 2, and get your orders for Turn 3! (more...)

Diplomacy: Playing Germany -- To Be Kaiser or Bismark 08/27/2008 - Kaiser or Bismark? What role should you play as the master of Germany? Diplomacy champ, Edi Birsan, offers up strategy and tactics! (more...)

Axis & Allies Miniatures Campaign: Guadalcanal - Tactical Turn 2 08/25/2008 - The votes are in! Your strategy has been implemented! Review the battles and take to the field! (more...)

Axis & Allies Miniatures Campaign: Guadalcanal - Strategic Turn 2 08/19/2008 - Read battle reports and check out the map for Turn 1, and get your orders for Turn 2! (more...)

Axis & Allies Miniatures Campaign: Guadalcanal - Tactical Turn 1 08/08/2008 - The votes are in! Your strategy has been implemented! Review the battles and take to the field! (more...)

Axis & Allies Miniatures Campaign: Guadalcanal - Turn 1 08/05/2008 - The campaign begins! Read your orders and battle for control of the Solomon Islands! (more...)

Axis & Allies Campaign: Guadalcanal -- "How to" Guide 07/30/2008 - It’s summer, it’s hot and it’s humid. Let’s head to the South Pacific! (more...)

War at Sea: Task Force F.A.Q. 07/24/2008 - Have a question about Task Force? Check out the FAQ! (more...)

Diplomacy: Lies/Truth/Trust/Betrayal 07/10/2008 - Is Diplomacy at its core, really about lies and betrayal? Diplomacy champ Edi Birsan reveals the truth! (more...)

Diplomacy: Learning the Basics 04/23/2008 - Renown Diplomacy champion, Edi Birsan, serves up tips on the subtle art of reading your pieces, positions, and players. (more...)

Diplomacy: Getting Started 03/13/2008 - Our new series of Diplomacy articles by world renown Diplomacy champion, Edi Birsan, begins with tips on playing your first game! (more...)

North Africa 1939-1943 F.A.Q. 02/12/2008 - Avalon Hill releases the first FAQ for its new North Africa 1939-1943 set! (more...)

Guadalcanal Strategies Pt. 3 02/06/2008 - Give your forces the edge in this new series of Guadancanal strategy articles! (more...)

1939-1945 F.A.Q. 02/01/2008 - Check out the recosted units in the 1939-1945 F.A.Q. (more...)

Guadalcanal Strategies Pt. 2 01/21/2008 - Give your forces the edge in this new series of Guadancanal strategy articles! (more...)

Guadalcanal Strategies Pt. 1 12/20/2007 - Give your forces the edge in this new series of Guadancanal strategy articles! (more...)

Axis & Allies Guadalcanal FAQ 11/15/2007 - So you started playing Guadalcanal and you have questions? Check out our FAQ! (more...)

Guadalcanal Developer's Notes Pt 2 11/08/2007 - The battle system in a war game is pretty important. Clutch, you might say. Well, today we get to dive right into it! (more...)

Guadalcanal Developer's Notes Pt 1 11/05/2007 - Axis & Allies Guadalcanal Developer, Nate Heiss, gives some insight and background on the game development process. (more...)

A&A Campaign: PTO Final Results 10/31/2007 - World War II draws to a close. Find out how your leadership affected the war in the Pacific. (more...)

A&A Campaign: ETO Final Results 10/25/2007 - The war in Europe comes to a close. Read on to find out the results of Turn 8 and the entire European conflict. (more...)

Guadalcanal Designer's Notes 10/23/2007 - Larry Harris shares his thoughts on the upcoming Axis & Allies: Guadalcanal as both designer, and as son, of a Guadalcanal veteran. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Pt. 6 10/19/2007 - Our previews for the 1939-1945 Set come to a close as we look at two famous Allied aircraft. (more...)

A&A Campaign: PTO 8 10/18/2007 - The war in the Pacific enters its final phase. The fate of the Empire is up to you as our campaign nears its conclusion. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Pt. 5 10/12/2007 - The Soviet Union is the focus of this week's previews as we look at two heroic tanks of the Great Patriotic War. (more...)

A&A Campaign: PTO 7 Results 10/10/2007 - The war in the Pacific turns desperate for the Axis. Find out how the battles of late '44 went as our campaign nears its conclusion. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Pt. 2 06/23/2008 - This week we look at the HMS Illustrious and the Barracuda. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Pt. 3 06/30/2008 - This week we look at the Zara and the USS San Francisco. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Pt. 4 07/09/2008 - This week we look at the Zara and the USS San Francisco. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Pt. 5 07/14/2008 - This week we look at the Zara and the USS San Francisco. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Pt. 6 07/21/2008 - This week we look at the Yahagi and Cleveland. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Pt. 4 10/05/2007 - This week we look at two recosted units, including a workhorse of the American Army and a powerful German tank destroyer. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Pt. 1 06/16/2008 - This week we look at the USS Laffey and the A6M2 Zero Kamikaze. (more...)

A&A Campaign: ETO 8 10/03/2007 - As we enter the Fall and Winter of 1944, our Axis and Allies Campaign returns to war torn Europe. (more...)

New Platoon Formations 10/02/2007 - We have added the new platoon formations in color pdf format. Download and let the action commence. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Pt. 3 09/28/2007 - Our previews continue this week as we focus on the Japanese with a look at two well known Pacific theater tanks. (more...)

A&A Campaign: PTO 7 09/26/2007 - Find out how the war in Europe has gone and get your latest orders for the Pacific as our campaign continues. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Pt. 2 09/21/2007 - This week our preview looks at a pair of well known tanks that have received new details and paint jobs. (more...)

A&A Campaign: PTO 6 Results 09/19/2007 - The war in the Pacific has turned against the Axis. Can they hold on or are they doomed to fall before the Allies? (more...)

Opening Salvo: Pt. 1 09/14/2007 - We kick off our previews of the new Starter Set and Boosters with two units that are sure to get some play in your war band. (more...)

A&A Campaign: ETO 7 09/12/2007 - The campaign returns to Europe in the summer of '44. Will the Allies be able to stop the German juggernaut? (more...)

A&A Campaign: PTO 6 09/06/2007 - We provide the results of ETO 6 and brand new battle tickets to continue the fight in the Pacific. (more...)

A&A Campaign: PTO 5 Results 08/29/2007 - Find out if stunning Japanese victories will be enough to offset their crushing losses in the Pacific. (more...)

A&A Campaign: ETO 6 08/22/2007 - Winter falls on Europe in the fall of 1943 and finds the Germans at the peak of their power. Can the Allies turn the tide? (more...)

New Platoon Formations 08/13/2007 - Try out these 20 new formations in your next game of Axis and Allies Miniatures. (more...)

A&A Campaign: PTO 5 08/08/2007 - Find out what happened in Europe and start fighting new battles in the Pacific as our Axis and Allies Campaign continues. (more...)

A&A Campaign: PTO 4 Results 08/01/2007 - The Pacific Theater has finished the summer of 1943 and Hong Kong has fallen to the Japanese. (more...)

A&A Campaign: ETO 5 07/25/2007 - Its the Spring of '43 and Europe is ablaze as the Axis and Allies continue to fight for supremacy in our ongoing campaign. (more...)

A&A Campaign: PTO 4 07/18/2007 - Get the latest reports on what happened in ETO Part 4 and get your orders for Part 4 of the Pacific Theater of Operations. (more...)

A&A Campaign: PTO 3 Results 07/11/2007 - The latest news is just in from the Pacific Theater. Find out if your contribution to the ongoing battle made a difference. (more...)

A&A Campaign: ETO 4 07/05/2007 - Start a new series of battles in Europe as our campaign continues. (more...)

A&A Campaign: PTO 3 06/27/2007 - Get the results of the European front and start a new series of battles in the Pacific as our campaign continues. (more...)

Battle of the Bulge – Gameplay Pt. 3 06/25/2007 - In Part 3 of this series, we focus on the use of logistics in this game and its importance in determining the outcome of battles. (more...)

A&A Campaign: PTO 2 Results 06/22/2007 - Find out the results of your battles in the Pacific Front and weigh in on where the Axis and Allies should strike next. (more...)

Battle of the Bulge – Gameplay Pt. 2 06/18/2007 - Patrick Graham shows us how to transform your strategic knowledge of the map into tactical success. (more...)

A&A Campaign: ETO 3 06/13/2007 - The war in Europe enters the Spring and Summer of 1942 as our Axis and Allies Campaign continues. (more...)

Battle of the Bulge – Gameplay Pt. 1 06/11/2007 - This is the first in a series of articles that will look at strategic, tactical and logistical issues in Axis and Allies: Battle of the Bulge. (more...)

A&A Campaign: PTO 2 06/06/2007 - Find out the results of the battle raging in Europe and get the latest battle tickets and fleet actions for the Pacific as our Axis and Allies Campaign continues. (more...)

A&A Campaign: PTO-1 Results 05/30/2007 - The first round of battle in the Pacific Theater is finished and the results are tallied. Find out how the Axis and Allies did in each battle with reports from the field. (more...)

Axis and Allies Campaign: ETO 2 05/23/2007 - We move into the Fall and Winter of 1941 in Europe as our Axis and Allies Campaign continues. Take part and influence the outcome of the war. (more...)

Axis and Allies Campaign: PTO 1 05/16/2007 - Our Axis and Allies Campaign moves to the Pacific Theater with new Battle Tickets and Fleet Actions that put the course of battle into your hands. We also have the results of your battles from Part 1 in the PTO. (more...)

Axis and Allies Campaign: PTO Preview 05/09/2007 - Check out a preview of the Pacific map, take a look at some of the strategic options for the Japanese and look behind the scenes into making a battle ticket or fleet action (more...)

Axis and Allies Campaign: ETO 1 05/02/2007 - We kick off our Axis and Allies Campaign in the European Theater with 3 Battle Tickets and 2 Fleet Actions. (more...)

Twin Pack Starter Maps 04/27/2007 - The four maps from our twin-pack starter set are now available for downloading. Get the maps and take your battles to the next level. (more...)

How to Read a Battle Ticket 04/20/2007 - In preparation for our upcoming Axis and Allies Campaign, David Devere goes over everything you need to know about Battle Tickets, Fleet Actions and After Action Reports. (more...)

The Axis & Allies Campaign Game 04/13/2007 - We are taking Axis and Allies to a new level. Take part in countless battles around the globe and have the results of your efforts count toward your side's ultimate victory. (more...)

Tactica Aquatica II 04/06/2007 - The second half of the Tactica Aquatica, where this week we look at the convoy and major engagement scenarios, and some of the tactics involved with them. (more...)

Axis and Allies Miniatures Expert Rules V1.3 03/20/2007 - The latest Expert Rules update for Axis and Allies Miniatures has information on new platoon builds, map stacking limits and map sizes. (more...)

Axis and Allies Release Schedule for 2007 03/28/2007 - We have big plans for Axis and Allies in 2007. Read about our upcoming new miniatures, new rules and new games. (more...)

Tactica Aquatica 03/16/2007 - Instead of the regular Tactics installment, this week we take a look at Axis & Allies Naval Miniatures, with tips on building your navy, strategies and tactics, and a few helpful reminders. (more...)

Axis & Allies Naval Miniatures: War at Sea Gallery 03/15/2007 - March 16th marks the release of the new Axis and Allies Naval Miniatures: War at Sea. See all 64 ships and planes from this new naval miniatures game. (more...)

Opening Salvo: War at Sea - Pt. 8 03/12/2007 - Today’s Opening Salvo looks at the most basic of units, the destroyer. These ships can perform various roles such as anti-aircraft support, submarine hunters, and even engaging capital ships with their torpedoes. Just don’t expect them to last too long. (more...)

Opening Salvo: War at Sea - Pt. 9 03/14/2007 - With the final Opening Salvo we look at the largest battleship ever made, the Yamato. More powerful than even the American Iowa-class battleships this ship can give and take a tremendous beating. Allied forces approach with caution! (more...)

Opening Salvo: War at Sea - Pt. 7 03/09/2007 - In this Opening Salvo we look at the powerful French battleship, the Richelieu. Falling into the hands of the Vichy regime before returning to the Allies and present at the end of the war in Tokyo Bay. (more...)

Axis and Allies Miniatures Expert Rules V1.2 03/09/2007 - The latest Expert Rules update for Axis and Allies Miniatures has new platoon builds and new rules for 5/5 Infantry and Single Nationality Armies. (more...)

Tactics 104: Advanced Battlefield Tactics 03/07/2007 - Tactics 105 continues with introducing more of the Advanced Tactics started in Tactics 104, including: Choke points, killing fields, defense in depth, fighting withdrawals, and the blitz. (more...)

Opening Salvo: War at Sea - Pt. 6 03/06/2007 - In this week’s Opening Salvo, players will get to read the full advanced rule book, as well as the regular previews which include the German pocket battleship, the Admiral Graf Spee, and the British Cruiser, HMS Ajax. (more...)

Axis and Allies Miniatures Expert Rules V1.1 03/02/2007 - Read the latest update for the Axis and Allies Miniatures Expert Rules. Use them in your next game then come tell us how they worked. (more...)

Opening Salvo: War at Sea - Pt. 5 02/26/2007 - This week in Axis and Allies Naval Miniatures we preview two cruisers: the American light cruiser USS Boise and the Japanese heavy cruiser Myōkō. (more...)

Tactics 104: Advanced Battlefield Tactics 02/23/2007 - Tactics 104 builds on the fundamental battlefield tactics learned in Tactics 103 by introducing two advanced techniques and the effective use of psychology against your opponent. (more...)

Opening Salvo: War at Sea - Pt. 4 02/19/2007 - This week in Axis and Allies Naval Miniatures Der Leiter gives us a look at the Japanese carrier Shōkaku and a peek at a few more of the rules related to carriers and aircraft. (more...)

Axis and Allies Miniatures Expert Rules 02/16/2007 - Read and discuss the latest proposed rules for Axis and Allies Miniatures. These Expert Rules are designed to add more depth to game play while keeping the game fast and fun. (more...)

Opening Salvo: War at Sea - Pt. 3 02/12/2007 - This week in Axis and Allies Naval Miniatures we look at two of the fighters used in the Pacific Theatre; the F4F Wildcat and the A6M2 Zero. (more...)

Opening Salvo: War at Sea - Pt. 2 02/06/2007 - This week in our Axis and Allies Naval Miniatures previews, we look at the USS Atlanta and the Tone. (more...)

Tactics 103: Battlefield Tactics 02/02/2007 - We move onto the next step of mastering battlefield tactics by learning some fundamental battlefield tactics. These tactics should provide you with the insight and knowledge to develop your own battlefield tactics. (more...)

Opening Salvo: War at Sea - Pt. 1 01/29/2007 - To get our War at Sea previews under way, we begin this week with images of four naval miniatures. (more...)

Tactics 102: Completing Your Army 01/19/2007 - Our Tactics series continues with a thorough analysis by Jon Mayes of factors to consider before you take your newly created army into battle. (more...)

Tactics 101: Building Your Army 01/12/2007 - Jon Mayes kicks off a new series of articles designed to teach you winning warband and play strategies for novice and expert players alike. (more...)

Knowledge Arcana 8 01/12/2007 - Its an all new Knowledge Arcana with features, articles and a new scenario for Axis and Allies Miniatures (more...)

Unit Purchasing 103 12/06/2006 - We finish our series of articles looking at optimizing your purchasing in Nexus Ops with this look at Rock Striders, Lava Leapers and the Rubium Dragon. (more...)

Nexus Ops Unit Purchasing 102 11/29/2006 - Humans, Fungoids and Crystallines aren't just your cheap troops, they are also your miners and using them correctly can mean the difference between victory and defeat. (more...)

Opening Salvo: War at Sea 11/22/2006 - War at Sea doesn't hit store shelves until March, 2007, but you can start reading about the rules now in our special Thanksgiving preview. (more...)

Axis & Allies Miniatures Reserves Gallery 11/10/2006 - November 10th marks the release of the fourth expansion for Axis and Allies Miniatures. Escalate with the experimental with these new jets, support units and other new units to expand your army and defeat your opponents. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Reserves - Pt.11 11/01/2006 - Last week we asked players to vote on this weeks previews from Axis & Allies Miniatures: Reserves. Now we see the results. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Reserves - Pt.10 10/25/2006 - Units of the Soviet Union make another appearance as our Axis & Allies Miniatures: Reserves continue. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Reserves - Pt.9 10/18/2006 - Partisans appear out of nowhere in this weeks preview of Axis & Allies Miniatures: Reserves. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Reserves - Pt.8 10/13/2006 - We look at Support Units as our Axis & Allies Miniatures Expansion - Reserves previews continue. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Reserves - Pt.6 10/04/2006 - Want aircraft? We got them in this week's Axis & Allies Miniatures Expansion - Reserves preview. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Reserves - Pt.7 10/11/2006 - Our focus turns to Japan in this week's Axis & Allies Miniatures Expansion - Reserves preview. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Reserves - Pt.5 09/29/2006 - We look at two new minor nation units in this week's Axis & Allies Miniatures Expansion - Reserves preview. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Reserves - Pt.4 09/27/2006 - This week's Axis & Allies Miniatures Expansion - Reserves preview looks at two units from the United States. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Reserves - Pt. 3 09/20/2006 - Our previews look at two new German units in the upcoming Axis & Allies Miniatures Expansion - Reserves. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Reserves - Pt. 2 09/13/2006 - Our next set of previews from the upcoming Axis and Allies Miniatures expansion - Reserves focus on the Soviet Union. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Reserves - Pt. 1 09/06/2006 - They scaled Pointe du Hoc and now they are the first preview from the upcoming Axis and Allies Miniatures expansion - Reserves. (more...)

H.Q. Dispatches Pt. 4 08/23/2006 - Justin gives us the low down on changes to Heroes and how they can be used in tournament play. (more...)

GenCon Battle of the Bulge Tournament 08/16/2006 - We have the top four finishing armies from the 2006 GenCon Axis and Allies Miniatures Battle of the Bulge Tournament. (more...)

Avalon Hill Leads the Assault on GenCon 08/11/2006 - Axis & Allies has stormed ashore at Gen Con Indy 2006 and quicky seized all of its objectives! Fans of A&A in all its forms are competing in tournaments, checking upcoming games, and meeting Larry Harris. (more...)

Larry Harris at Gen Con Indy 08/09/2006 - Larry Harris, designer of Axis & Allies and many of its related games, is attending Gen Con Indy 2006. We have his schedule right here, for those dedicated fans who'd like to meet The Man himself. (more...)

H.Q. Dispatches Pt. 3 07/21/2006 - Today's Episode: The Life Cycle of the T-35. Learn what it takes for an Axis and Allies Miniature to make it from concept to final product. (more...)

H.Q. Dispatches Pt. 2 07/07/2006 - It's time for another round of questions with your host, Justin Webb. (more...)

D-Day - Juno Maps 07/12/2006 - Wade ashore at Juno Beach, or create the beach of your choice, using these new maps. (more...)

Axis & Allies Miniatures Tournament Scenario Contest 07/06/2006 - It's your chance to design an Axis & Allies Miniatures Tournament Scenario. (more...)

H.Q. Dispatches Pt. 1 06/26/2006 - Justin Webb answers fan questions about the game. (more...)

Releases, Rules & Updates 06/21/2006 - Upcoming releases, rules changes and errata are now available. (more...)

Designer Notes: D-Day 06/07/2006 - Get an inside look at some of the decisions behind the minis in the new Axis and Allies Miniatures expansion - D-Day. (more...)

Axis & Allies Miniatures D-Day Gallery 05/31/2006 - June 2nd marks the release of the third expansion for Axis and Allies Miniatures. Hit the beaches and storm ashore with new airplanes, heroes, obstacles and other new units to expand your army and defeat your opponents. (more...)

Opening Salvo: D-Day Pt. 8 05/29/2006 - The Axis & Allies Miniatures - D-Day expansion is due in stores this Friday, but you can see previews today. (more...)

Vegas Showdown Strategy, Part 7 05/26/2006 - Large Gaming tiles -- Are they essential to winning Vegas Showdown strategy? They do certain things well but also have important limitations. Find out what they are in Part 7 of Alan Kwan's strategy guide. (more...)

Opening Salvo: D-Day Pt. 7 05/24/2006 - Learn about how obstacles work in the new Axis & Allies Miniatures - D-Day expansion. (more...)

Opening Salvo: D-Day Pt. 6 05/23/2006 - Come read the stat cards for last weeks previews and your first look at obstacles from the Axis & Allies Miniatures - D-Day expansion. (more...)

Sword & Skull Basic Strategy 05/19006 - Despite appearances, there's more to Sword & Skull than meets the eye. Successful play calls for some subtle strategy, and understanding the numbers underlying the game is a big help. (more...)

Opening Salvo: D-Day Pt. 5 05/17/2006 - New stat cards and new preview images for you to discuss as we move closer to the Axis & Allies Miniatures - D-Day expansion. (more...)

Opening Salvo: D-Day Pt. 4 05/15/2006 - This week we give you the stats of the Resourceful Hero and preview two new airplanes for Axis & Allies Miniatures - D-Day expansion. (more...)

Opening Salvo: D-Day Pt. 3 05/10/2006 - This week we introduce the new Hero unit for the Axis & Allies Miniatures - D-Day expansion. (more...)

Nexus Ops Unit Purchasing 101 05/05/2006 - Humans ... Fungoids ... Crystallines ... Rock Striders ... Lava Leapers ... Rubium Dragons. Which to buy? There's more to the units in Nexus Ops than meets the eye. (more...)

Opening Salvo: D-Day Pt. 2 05/03/2006 - Its a new week and that means a new pair of stat cards and a new pair of preview miniatures from the upcoming Axis & Allies Miniatures - D-Day expansion. (more...)

Opening Salvo: D-Day Pt. 1 04/26/2006 - Axis & Allies Miniatures - D-Day hits store shelves on June 2nd. Get your first peek into new units now! (more...)

Vegas Showdown Two-Player Variant 04/21/2006 - Sometimes, you can't get three or more players together in one place even for a game as good as Vegas Showdown. When that happens, you'll want to know about Alan Kwan's two-player variant. (more...)

04/19/2006 - Ever wanted to playtest a map and scenario still under development? Now's your chance to sound off. (more...)

04/12/2006 - We've made a few changes that we think you'll like. (more...)

Scenario Contest Winner 04/05/2006 - It's time to find out who won our Axis & Allies Miniatures Scenario Contest. (more...)

S2 Briefing: Infantry Units 03/27/2006 - S2 Briefing returns with a look at infantry units in Axis & Allies Miniatures. (more...)

Axis & Allies Miniatures Contested Skies Gallery 03/23/2006 - March 24th marks the release of the second expansion for Axis and Allies Miniatures. The new set includes airplanes, forward observers, partisans and much more. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Contested Skies Pt. 8 03/22/2006 - Enjoy our final preview of Axis & Allies Miniatures - Contested Skies before it hits store shelves this Friday. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Contested Skies Pt. 7 03/15/2006 - Axis & Allies Miniatures - Contested Skies hits store shelves later this month. Get your early peek into new units now! (more...)

Vegas Showdown Strategy, Part 6 03/10/2006 - Branch tiles are large tiles with interesting printed values but no red corners. They can do certain things well but also have important limitations. Find out what they are in Part 6 of Alan Kwan's strategy guide. (more...)

Axis & Allies Miniatures Scenario Contest 03/09/2006 - Time is running out to enter our Axis & Allies Miniatures Scenario Contest! (more...)

Opening Salvo: Contested Skies Pt. 6 03/08/2006 - Axis & Allies Miniatures - Contested Skies hits store shelves later this month. Get your early peek into new units now! (more...)

S2 Briefing: Command Units 03/06/2006 - This week we look at the care and feeding of command units in Axis & Allies Miniatures (more...)

Vegas Showdown Strategy, Part 5 03/03/2006 - The three top tiles in Vegas Showdown are the most valuable and sought-after additions to your hotel-casino. It's vital to understand what these tiles can, and can't, do for you. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Contested Skies Pt. 5 03/01/2006 - Our previews of new aircraft and spotter units continue for: Axis & Allies Miniatures - Contested Skies! (more...)

Vegas Showdown Strategy, Part 4 02/24/2006 - As you assemble your hotel-casino in Vegas Showdown, the fancy tiles -- Fancy Slots, Fancy Lounge, and Fancy Restaurant -- are crucial building blocks for success. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Contested Skies Pt. 4 02/22/2006 - Our previews continue for: Axis & Allies Miniatures - Contested Skies! (more...)

S2 Briefing: Support Vehicles 02/20/2006 - Our unit analysis series returns as we look at the support vehicles. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Contested Skies Pt. 3 02/15/2006 - Find out everything you wanted to know about the Stuka from our upcoming expansion: Axis & Allies Miniatures - Contested Skies! (more...)

Opening Salvo: Contested Skies Aircraft Rules 02/15/2006 - Learn how airplanes affect combat and give you new strategies in our upcoming expansion: Axis & Allies Miniatures - Contested Skies! (more...)

Vegas Showdown Strategy, Part 3 02/10/2006 - Sun Tzu wrote, Know your enemy as you know yourself. If he'd been a Vegas Showdown player, he might have written Know your basic tiles as you know yourself instead. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Contested Skies Pt. 2 02/08/2006 - Our previews continue for the next expansion for Axis & Allies Miniatures - Contested Skies! (more...)

Vegas Showdown Strategy, Part 2 02/03/2006 - Vegas may be all about the money, but Vegas Showdown is all about the Fame. And the money. We'll show you how to get both and come out a winner. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Contested Skies Pt. 1 02/01/2006 - We begin our previews for the next expansion for Axis & Allies Miniatures - Contested Skies! (more...)

Axis & Allies Miniatures Scenario Contest: Official Rules 02/01/2006 - The official rules to our February 2006 Scenario Contest. (more...)

Vegas Showdown Strategy, Part 1 01/27/2006 - There's much more to Vegas Showdown than meets the eye. Take a tour through deep strategy with Alan Kwan. (more...)

S2 Briefing: 1943-1945 Armor Units 01/25/2006 - Our unit analysis continues as we look at the vehicle units of 1943-1945. (more...)

Diorama Contest Winners 01/23/2006 - At long last we have the five contest winners from our Axis & Allies Miniatures Diorama Contest. (more...)

Field Report: Minneapolis Part 2 01/17/2006 - We continue our inside look into a tournament held last month in Minneapolis to coincide with the release of Axis & Allies Set II. (more...)

Field Report: Minneapolis 01/11/2006 - We get an inside look into a tournament held last month in Minneapolis to coincide with the release of Axis & Allies Set II. (more...)

Boot Camp: Road Movement 01/04/2006 - A handy reference for all your questions about road movement in Axis & Allies Miniatures (more...)

S2 Briefing: 1942 Axis Units 01/03/2006 - Our unit analysis continues as we look at the Axis Vehicles of 1942. (more...)

S2 Briefing: 1942 Allied Units 12/21/2005 - Our unit analysis continues as we look at Allied Vehicles of 1942. (more...)

S2 Briefing: 1939-41 Armor Unit Reviews Part II 12/14/2005 - Our detailed analysis of early war vehicles continues. (more...)

S2 Briefing: Blank Maps 12/12/2005 - You requested blank maps and here they are! (more...)

S2 Briefing: 1939-41 Armor Unit Reviews Part I 12/07/2005 - We've compiled a detailed analysis of the units you will be facing in the field. Field commanders would be well advised to study these files thoroughly. (more...)

Betrayal at House on the Hill Haunt Books 12/01/2005 - The much-anticipated revised Haunt booklets for Betrayal at House On the Hill are ready to be downloaded. There's no time like the present. (more...)

Axis & Allies Miniatures Set II Gallery 11/23/2005 - December 2nd marks the release of the first expansion for Axis and Allies Miniatures. Fortunately, you don’t have to wait to view the entire Set II Gallery. (more...)

Set II Interview 11/22/2005 - We sit down with the brand manager and one of the developers of Axis & Allies Miniatures to get a look behind the scenes! (more...)

S2 Briefing: Maps, Maps, Maps! 11/21/2005 - Your battalion Intelligence Officer has released the maps from the Axis & Allies Miniatures Base Set in a a convenient printable format! (more...)

S2 Briefing 11/18/2005 - Our Intelligence Officer has the latest information for you to continue your ongoing Axis & Allies Miniatures battles. This week the S2 gives you the low down on new maps, a tournament reference sheet and a checklist for Set II! (more...)

S2 Briefing: The Four Bridges 12/02/2005 - Intelligence has a new mission for you - Seize and control as many of the four bridges as you can while stopping your opponent from doing the same. Do you have what it takes? (more...)

Opening Salvo: Set II Preview Pt. 4 11/16/2005 - You saw the minis on Monday, now check out the stat cards for six new units from Set II for Axis & Allies Miniatures! (more...)

Opening Salvo: Set II Preview Pt. 3 11/14/2005 - It's a new week and another first look at six different minis from Set II for Axis & Allies Miniatures! (more...)

Opening Salvo: Set II Preview Pt. 2 11/11/2005 - On Wednesday you got your first look at six different minis from Set II for Axis & Allies Miniatures. Now see the stat cards that go with them! (more...)

Opening Salvo: Set II Preview Pt. 1 11/09/2005 - Get your first look at six different minis from Set II for Axis & Allies Miniatures. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Set II Paratroopers 11/07/2005 - Get your first look at two different paratrooper units from the upcoming Set II expansion for Axis & Allies Miniatures. (more...)

Betrayal at House on the Hill Traitor Chart 11/04/2005 - Confused about who's the real traitor? The new, revised Traitor Chart for House on the Hill should clear things up. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Set II Stat Cards 10/26/2005 - Get your first sneak peek at some of the stat cards from the upcoming Set II expansion for Axis & Allies Miniatures! (more...)

Opening Salvo: Set II Snipers 10/31/2005 - Snipers are one of the new units appearing in Set II for Axis & Allies Miniatures. Get your first look at two different snipers from the upcoming expansion. (more...)

Opening Salvo: First Looks at Set II 10/21/2005 - Get your first sneak peek at the units in the upcoming Set II expansion for Axis & Allies Miniatures! (more...)

Boot Camp: Knowing Your Opponent 10/19/2005 - Learning how to read you opponent's play style is as important as knowing how to read the map or your stat card. Learn more in this week's Boot Camp! (more...)

Battlefields II: Twin Rivers & Twin Peaks 10/12/2005 - A pair of interesting new map configurations for use with Axis & Allies Miniatures. (more...)

Vegas Showdown Part 4! 10/07/2005 - You're collecting publicity, you're raising funds, you're bidding on construction resources -- now it's time to actually design your casino! (more...)

Boot Camp: Fire Teams 10/05/2005 - It's not enough to just pick the best units for your army. You have to know how to group them to maximize their effectiveness. Learn more about constructing fire teams in this week's Boot Camp! (more...)

Wizards Internal Release Event -- 3 Conflicts, 3 Hours, No Waiting. 09/28/2005 - Take an inside look at an internal Wizards of the Coast Axis & Allies Miniatures Release Event and follow one player's fortunes through three rounds of combat. (more...)

Battlefields: New Map Configurations 09/26/2005 - This new series offers up new map configurations for use with Axis & Allies Miniatures. (more...)

Vegas Showdown Part 3! 09/23/2005 - (more...)

Boot Camp: Positioning Yourself for the Win 09/21/2005 - This week we discuss the basics of making use of terrain to control the objective from a distance. (more...)

Vegas Showdown Part 2! 09/16/2005 - Building the hotel-casino of your dreams is no stroll in the park. It's a dog-eat-dog competition for limited resources. (more...)

Axis & Allies Miniatures: F.A.Q. 03/07/2006 - Have a question about Axis & Allies Miniatures? The Frequently Asked Questions list is now available. (more...)

Boot Camp: Patience is a Virtue 09/12/2005 - We kick-off a new series of strategy articles for Axis & Allies Miniatures with a discussion of how patience can help you win your battles. (more...)

Vegas Showdown Premiers in October, 2005! 09/09/2005 - Vegas is all about the money, baby! You've got it -- now it's time to spend it building the most lavish gambling palace on The Strip! (more...)

Opening Salvo: Crusader II 09/09/2005 - In our final preview of the Axis & Allies Miniatures Starter Set we look at the British Crusader II. (more...)

RoboRally Course Balance 09/02/2005 - To design RoboRally race courses with the right degree of complexity, use our handy calculator. (more...)

Opening Salvo: PzKpfw IV 09/02/2005 - As the release of the Axis & Allies Miniatures Starter Set draws near, we take a close look at the German PzKpfw IV. (more...)

RoboRally Course Design 08/30/2005 - The key to designing your own RoboRally race courses is keeping it simple. (more...)

Opening Salvo: KV-1 08/25/2005 - This week's preview of the upcoming Axis & Allies Miniatures Starter Set examines the Russian KV-1 heavy tank. (more...)

Axis & Allies Miniatures GenCon Release Event Results 08/23/2005 - Sixty players met in Indianapolis to duke it out in a five round event. Read more to find out who placed in the top 8 and what armies they played. (more...)

Axis & Allies Miniatures Base Set Gallery 08/18/2005 - You might not be able to make it to GenCon, but you can still see the complete set of Axis & Allies Miniatures starting today! (more...)

It’s War! GenCon Release Event 08/12/2005 - GenCon will be host to our Axis & Allies Miniatures release event. Find out what you have to do to take part in the action and claim your share of the prizes! (more...)

Opening Salvo: Rotations 08/09/2005 - Check out these five new 360-degree views of units from the upcoming Axis & Allies Miniatures Base Set. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Tiger I 08/05/2005 - This week's preview examines the powerful German Tiger I. (more...)

RoboRally Returns, Part 5 08/05/2005 - "The more things change, the more they stay the same." Yeah, right. (more...)

Opening Salvo: M4A1 Sherman Tank 07/29/2005 - Learn more about the American M4A1 Sherman Tank as our Axis & Allies Miniatures previews continue. (more...)

RoboRally Returns, Part 4 07/29/2005 - It's no picnic, down on the factory floor. To win, or even survive, it helps to know what you're up against. (more...)

Opening Salvo: SdKfz 251 07/22/2005 - Learn more about the German SdKfz 251 Mittlerer Schutzenpanzerwagen in this weeks Axis & Allies Miniatures preview. (more...)

RoboRally Returns, Part 3 07/22/2005 - Existence as a robot is hard, but sometimes good things happen, too. Of course, what's good for you may be bad for someone else. (more...)

RoboRally Returns, Part 2 07/15/2005 - When supercomputers get bored, some friendly robot racing spices up their existence -- and adds a bit of terror to the racers' lives. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Churchill Crocodile 07/15/2005 - Learn more about the history of the British Churchill tank this week as our Axis & AlliesMiniatures previews continue. (more...)

Axis and Allies Miniatures Countdown: Adv. Rulebook 07/15/2005 - Learn the rules and be ready to play Axis and Allies Miniatures with the Advanced Rulebook. (more...)

RoboRally Returns 07/08/2005 - The classic game of robot racing is coming back! When supercomputers get bored, there's no telling what sort of mayhem can break out in the robot factory. (more...)

Opening Salvo: German Crew Served Weapons 07/08/2005 - Get an early look at the German MG-42, Pak 38 and Light Mortar units this week as our Axis & AlliesMiniatures previews continue. (more...)

Opening Salvo: M3 Lee 07/01/2005 - The M3 played a crucial role early in the war for the Allies in North Africa, the Middle East and the Phillipines. Find out more about this unit in our continuing series. (more...)

Axis and Allies Miniatures Countdown: Quickstart Guide 07/01/2005 - Get your first glimpse at the game mechanics behind Axis and Allies Miniatures with the Quickstart Rules. (more...)

Opening Salvo: sIG 33 06/24/2005 - Learn more about the German sIG 33 in our continuing series highlighting units from the upcoming Axis and Allies Miniatures Starter Set. (more...)

06/23/2005 - There's more to waging war on an alien moon than just lining up the enemy in your laser sights. (more...)

Opening Salvo: T34/76 06/17/2005 - This week we examine the T34/76 in our continuing series highlighing units from the upcoming Axis and Allies Miniatures Starter Set. (more...)

06/17/2005 - There's more to waging war on an alien moon than just lining up the enemy in your laser sights. (more...)

06/11/2005 - Fighting for the corporation is a starry job -- good pay, decent benefits. But sometimes, you have to wonder what those button-pushers back in the board room are thinking. (more...)

Opening Salvo: Carro Armato M13/40 06/10/2005 - The latest in our series of articles highlighting units and their history from the forthcoming Axis and Allies Miniatures Starter Set. (more...)

Opening Salvo: The Humber Scout Car 06/03/2005 - The first in a new series of articles highlighting units and their history from the forthcoming Axis and Allies Miniatures Starter Set. (more...)

05/31/2005 - It's another dirty job on another dirty, distant, alien world. Only this time, it's not an all-mercenary ticket. This rock is special. This rock has native lifeforms. (more...)

04/22/2005 - Giant monsters may be really big and incredibly tough, but their reign of terror isn't unchallenged. The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and National Guard have something to say about that. (more...)

04/15/2005 - It's great to be a giant monster! Stomping, smashing, and eating whatever you want. Who's going to stop you? Other giant monsters, that's who! (more...)

Diplomacy: The Challenge of Playing Italy 11/10/2004 - Italy is one of the most challenging positions to play in Diplomacy. Rome's options aren't nearly as limited as you might think. (more...)

09/13/2004 - Heroes come in all sizes, shapes, genders, and ages. Sadly, they don't always triumph. (more...)

09/10/2004 - This could be your big break. How would you feel about playing the bad guy? (more...)

09/08/2004 - Foreshadowing is an important element in horror films, so it's important in the game, too, where you'll encounter omens galore. (more...)

09/06/2004 - This house contains plenty of secrets and plenty of things to find. When they're good they're very, very good, but when they're bad ... (more...)

09/03/2004 - Since you're trapped in the house anyway, you might as well explore, right? Of course! (more...)

09/01/2004 - Each character in the game has unique strengths and weaknesses. The trick is, building up your strengths while not letting your weaknesses get you killed. (more...)

08/30/2004 - House On the Hill is a horror game. Can it scare you? We think so! (more...)

08/27/2004 - All you wanted was a dry place to get out of the rain. Who would have thought that those stories about the old house on the hill being haunted were actually true? (more...)

07/05/2004 - In a pantheon of fickle gods, the god of death is the most unpredictable -- and perhaps the most powerful. (more...)

07/02/2004 - The gods of death rule the Underworld, and in Godstorm, that's valuable real estate. (more...)

Risk Godstorm: Anticipating Armageddon! -- The Reliquary Opens 06/30/2004 - Goddesses of Magic are stingy with their gifts, but what they give lasts a lifetime … or a long time, anyway. (more...)

Risk Godstorm: Anticipating Armageddon! -- Enchantresses 06/28/2004 - Goddesses of Magic are mighty and fickle. Rely on them, but don't be lulled into overconfidence. (more...)

Risk Godstorm: Anticipating Armageddon! -- Blessings from the Heavens 06/25/2004 - Sky gods are the defenders of their people. Cross them at your peril. (more...)

Risk Godstorm: Anticipating Armageddon! -- The Sky Kings 06/23/2004 - The gods of the sky blow haughtily across the Earth, confident in their great power and contemptuous of those living beneath them. (more...)

Risk Godstorm: Anticipating Armageddon! -- Miracles On the Battlefield 06/21/2004 - War gods earn their big egos the old-fashioned way -- by stomping everything in their paths. (more...)

Risk Godstorm: Anticipating Armageddon! -- The Warlords 06/18/2004 - The gods of war want us to fight -- who are we to deny them? (more...)

Risk Godstorm: Anticipating Armageddon! -- Gods Among Men 06/15/2004 - You can't buy the favor of the gods, you can only earn it. (more...)

Risk Godstorm: Anticipating Armageddon! -- God-Fearing People 06/11/2004 - Rampaging gods and ravaging plagues are only two of the hazards facing armies of men in Risk Godstorm. (more...)

Risk Godstorm: Anticipating Armageddon! -- The World of the Ancients 06/09/2004 - The Godstorm game board -- so different, yet still the same. (more...)

Risk Godstorm: Anticipating Armageddon! -- Into the Fire 06/04/2004 - If you like Risk, you're going to love Godstorm! Get ready for Armageddon. (more...)

Tournament Diplomacy, Part 4 -- Big Picture, Little Picture 05/21/2004 - In Diplomacy, pitfalls come in all sizes. Here's how to avoid the big ones as well as the little ones. (more...)

Axis & Allies D-Day: Countdown to H-Hour -- The Suspense Factor 05/04/2004 - Playing D-Day will never get boring when the Tactics Cards are in play! Find out why. (more...)

Axis & Allies D-Day: Countdown to H-Hour -- The Fortunes of War 04/30/2004 - "No plan of battle survives contact with the enemy" ... or with D-Day's Fortune Cards. (more...)

Tournament Diplomacy, Part 3 -- Diplomacy Openings by Country 04/28/2004 - Here's what you've been waiting for in our tournament Diplomacy series -- Opening moves, blow by blow. These are the best. (more...)

Axis & Allies D-Day: Countdown to H-Hour -- The Front Awaits 04/27/2004 - Axis & Allies D-Day does away with IPCs and purchasing units. Instead, replacements arrive according to their historical schedule, as real estate and enemy action allow. (more...)

Axis & Allies D-Day: Countdown to H-Hour -- Armies Locked in Battle 04/23/2004 - The time scale of D-Day calls for big changes in battles. Find out what "locked in combat" means! (more...)

Axis & Allies D-Day: Countdown to H-Hour -- Blood on the Sand 04/20/2004 - A new piece dominates the fighting in the early moves of D-Day -- the Blockhouse. (more...)

Axis & Allies D-Day: Countdown to H-Hour -- The Crush 04/16/2004 - Stacking limits, air interdiction, and "the Crush" -- this isn't your typical Axis & Allies game!. (more...)

Axis & Allies D-Day: Countdown to H-Hour -- Death from Above 04/13/2004 - D-Day uses a unique turn sequence based on order cards. Here's how it works.. (more...)

Axis & Allies D-Day: Countdown to H-Hour -- Orders and Chaos 04/09/2004 - D-Day introduces cards to Axis & Allies, but not the way you think. This is something new! (more...)

Axis & Allies D-Day: Countdown to H-Hour -- France Under the Hammer 04/07/2004 - D-Day introduces Axis & Allies to a whole new scale. Take a quick tour of Normandy in preview #2. (more...)

Axis & Allies D-Day: Countdown to H-Hour -- This Great and Noble Undertaking 04/02/2004 - Axis & Allies D-Day leads the A&A game line in an exciting new direction. You won't get the details anywhere but here. (more...)

Tournament Diplomacy, Part 2 -- Basic Tournament Types 03/19/2004 - All Diplomacy tournaments are not created equal. To do well, you need to understand the different scoring systems. (more...)

03/11/2005 - We get the true scuttlebutt on Avalon Hill's newest game straight from its scurvy-ridden designer and tropical fever-addled developer! (more...)

Axis & Allies Countdown: Optional Rules 03/09/2004 - If every nation uses one optional rule, there are over 7,000 variations on the standard game! A&A will never get stale. (more...)

Sword & Skull: Weigh Anchor for Honor and Fun -- part 3! 03/04/2005 - For a simple game, Sword & Skull packs a big strategy punch. Reclaiming the Sea Hammer takes a healthy serving of planning and finesse. (more...)

Axis & Allies Countdown: Tanks 03/02/2004 - What's the biggest change of them all? Tanks! One little number changes everything. (more...)

Tournament Diplomacy, Part 1 -- Player's Guide 02/27/2004 - Diplomacy in a tournament setting is a different game from when you play casually with friends. Be prepared -- read our primer. (more...)

Axis & Allies Countdown: New Map 02/27/2004 - Something's changed! What's different? It's the map! A&A has an all new board! (more...)

02/23/2005 - Tracking down the Pirate King takes more than raw guts. You'll also need a tough crew and a sack full of gold doubloons! (more...)

Axis & Allies Countdown: Transport 02/20/2004 - The lowly transport gets the least glamour of all A&A units, yet it's one of the most important weapons for three of the five combatants. Now it's even better (more...)

02/18/2005 - High adventure awaits in this upcoming game of Pirates and Royal Navy Officers in pursuit of the fabled Sea Hammer. (more...)

Axis & Allies Countdown: Super Subs 02/13/2004 - Submarines -- can't catch 'em, can't sink 'em, can't stand 'em. Relax, help has arrived. (more...)

Axis & Allies Countdown: Air Units 02/05/2004 - Fighters and Bombers are some of the most useful and most complicated units. Here's what flies and what gets shot down. (more...)

Diplomacy: Escalation and Double Variants 01/30/2004 - You're ready to play Diplomacy but only five people showed up. Here's what to do. (more...)

Axis & Allies Countdown: Combat 01/30/2004 - It's not a wargame without some war. Here's what happens when your guys attack their guys (more...)

Axis & Allies Countdown: Industrial Complexes 01/23/2004 - Industrial Complexes do only one thing. You'd expect them to be simple, right? Wrong! (more...)

Axis & Allies Countdown: Paying for War 01/16/2004 - Matching unit costs with capabilities is a tricky balancing act in a game like Axis & Allies. (more...)

Axis & Allies Countdown: New Tech 01/09/2004 - Love it or hate it, weapons development is a key part of A&A. It's easier to love, now. (more...)

Axis & Allies Countdown: Setups 01/02/2004 - A&A begins just before the huge, climactic battles of 1942. Here's how we reflected that. (more...)

Axis & Allies Countdown: Victory 12/23/2003 - One of the most important changes in the new game is how you win. Introducing Victory Cities! (more...)

Axis & Allies Countdown: Defense Spending 12/19/2003 - Total war is a contest of economies. This week, we show you the money. (more...)

Axis & Allies Countdown: Imports 12/12/2003 - In part 2, Mike discusses what gets carried over from A&A Europe and Pacific. (more...)

Axis & Allies Countdown: New Orders 12/05/2003 - We kick off the countdown to the release of the revised, resized Axis & Allies game with the first of 15 developer's previews. (more...)

Diplomacy Tactics 05/09/2003 - There's more to tactics in Diplomacy than just outguessing your opponent -- but good guessing is never a bad thing. (more...)

Diplomacy Strategy 03/28/2003 - To succeed at Diplomacy, you need an endgame strategy from the very beginning. Lew Pulsipher discusses the fine art of planning ... (more...)

Diplomacy Negotiations 03/05/2003 - The heart of Diplomacy is negotiation, and the heart of negotiation is getting others to do what you want without them realizing it. (more...)