Axis & Allies: Europe 1940
- Players
- 2-6
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 360 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 12+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.5 / 5
- Year
- 2010
About the game
Axis & Allies: Europe 1940 is a deluxe World War II wargame covering the European theater, complete with neutral countries that can be drawn into the conflict. Players command national forces - including new mechanized infantry and tactical bombers - across a large 35-by-32-inch map, managing economies and armies simultaneously. France and Italy get their own dedicated units and national tokens, adding asymmetry to the classic Axis & Allies system. It can be combined with Axis & Allies: Pacific 1940 to create a sprawling six-player global game. Sessions typically run around 6 hours for 2 to 6 players.
Hobbli's Notes
Europe 1940 is a landmark entry in the Axis & Allies series, offering an epic scale that rewards dedicated wargamers willing to set aside a full afternoon or evening. The added neutral countries and national units for France and Italy give the classic formula meaningfully more strategic texture. This is a serious time and table-space commitment, so it's best planned as an event rather than a casual pickup game. A must-own for fans of grand-scale historical wargaming.
What we like
- Expansive WWII European theater with neutral countries to invade.
- Deep strategic army and economic management systems.
- Combinable with Axis & Allies: Pacific 1940 for a massive six-player game.
- Faithful to the classic, well-regarded Axis & Allies system.
Keep in mind
- Very long 360-minute playtime demands a full session or day.
- High complexity and heavy downtime between turns.
- Large board and component footprint require significant table space.
Who it's for
Best for committed wargamers and history buffs (ages 12+) who enjoy long, large-scale strategic conflict games.
