Introduction
Axis & Allies Miniatures gives both novice wargamers and veteran grognards the ability to engage in historically authentic, squad-level tactical combat with detailed, 15mm(ish) scale, pre-painted plastic miniatures featuring varying degrees of rarity to enhance collectability.
A single skirmish can be played in under an hour, or, players can advance their custom-constructed squad through a meat grinder of combat, battling from the hedgerows of Brittany to the steps of the Reichs Chancellery.
Roll across the battlefield and on to victory. Amass an unstoppable fighting force of tanks, troops, artillery, aircraft and more - with the Axis and Allies Miniatures game. Challenge your friends to fast, head-to-head, skirmish combat. Recreate historical battles from World War II. Ready to play - no painting, no prepping.
This high-quality skirmish game is playable right out of the box. With these faithful reproductions of real WWII combat vehicles and fighting units, you can recreate historical battles from World War II with authentic Shermans, Panzers, infantry, and more! Or create your own battles!
The Two-Player Starter Set Contains:
- 18 randomized, prepainted, durable plastic miniatures - 9 from the Base Set and 9 from Set II (*)
- Full-color game stat cards
- 6 double-sided, full-color battle maps.
- Rulebook
- Dice not included.
(*) Some starter sets contain 12 randomized miniatures, vs. 18.
Scale Variations
There are currently five sets of pieces available in the game in the original scale. Each one has basic units and expands the game, but can also be used as the basis for armies only from that set. In 2006, Wizards of the Coast changed the scale of the minis. All future expansions will be in 15mm scale.
12mm Scale Expansions
Base Set
The core for your War - troops, tanks, and more that form the basic building blocks for the game.
Set II
An expansion that introduces three new unit types (snipers, paratroopers, and cavalry) as well as troops from China, Poland, and Romania.
Contested Skies
Help from above. Contested Skies features fighter planes, antiaircraft guns, tank destroyers, motorcycles, forward observers and more.
D-Day
The assault on Fortress Europe begins with D-Day. Highlighting units and nations involved in Operation Overlord – including the debut of Canadian troops – D-Day features the introduction of battlefield obstacles: immobile, non nation-specific units like pillboxes and tank traps that add to the realism of game play. Fan requested favorites like the Supermarine Spitfire and Jagdtiger also roar into action.
Reserves
Escalate with the experimental. Deploy some of the most innovative and unusual units developed for the war, scramble fast-moving jets, and establish superiority with support units. Includes fan favorites such as Ranger and Fallschirmjäger units.
15mm Scale Expansions
1939-1945
The Axis & Allies 1939-1945 is made up of fan favorites pulled from previous Axis and Allies Miniautres expansions, including an uncommon T-34. Included in the new starter are new full color maps. .
Axis and Allies Miniatures Expanded Rules Guide
North Africa
The Desert War is on in this new expansion set for Axis and Allies Miniatures. This 60 piece set contains many new units that fans have long petitioned for, such as the British Matilda, trucks and many new infantry units. Most of the units in this set are painted in desert paint schemes.
Eastern Front - Available late 2008
Expanded Rules
The Rules of Engagement Haven’t Changed. They’ve Just Gotten Better.
Add more depth and detail to your Axis & Allies Miniatures games with expanded rules that allow you and your opponent to engage in skirmish battles on a whole new level. The Axis & Allies Miniatures Expanded Rules Guide compiles the existing rules system along with expanded rules developed with the feedback and input of avid fans and strategy gamers. These new rules do not replace our existing rules set, but rather add a new dimension to existing game play. Battle Scenarios challenge players on either side of the battlefield, putting tactical skills and strategic planning to the test. Larger double-side battle maps feature highly detailed artwork and allow players to make use of maneuverability and tactical placement of their units.
The Expanded Rules Guide Contains:
- 48-page rulebook, including new, expanded rules for the Axis & Allies Miniatures Game .
- 8 New Battle Scenarios.
- 2 new full color, double sided, 21” x 30” hex maps with 3" hexes.
- Comprehensive checklist featuring every miniature from all five Axis & Allies Miniatures expansions.
Axis & Allies Miniatures 1939 – 1945
This new starter set is made up of fan favorites pulled from previous Axis and Allies Miniautres expansions, including an uncommon T-34. Miniatures with all new paint schemes and new abilities, such as Tanks with Commanders are included in this all new 60 piece set. Included in the new starter are new full color maps. The new starter comes in a new size at a new price.
Axis & Allies Miniatures 1939 – 1945 Starter
- 10 non-random miniatures per starter.
- 2 new full color, double sided, 21” x 30” hex maps with 3" hexes.
- Rulebook
- Counters
- Priced at $14.99 and available in September 28th, 2007
Axis & Allies Miniatures 1939 – 1945 Booster
- 5 random miniatures
- Priced at $9.99 and available September 28th, 2007
North Africa 1940-1943 Map Guide
- 3 full color, double sided, 21” x 30” hex maps
- 2 all new scenarios
- Priced at $14.99 and available March, 2008
