Once players get more expirienced, then yes the Allies due tend to win more and more games. But newer players will usually get stomped by the Axis for whatever reason. Some ingenuity may be required to balance the game if you see fit, but my pals have been playing for awhile now and it's always a close game for us (we also switch up the teams, which helps to everyone happy).
What I really like about the game is that it can become a social thing, where you have soem buddies over for drinks, junkfood, and A&A. The process of playing is almost always more entertaining than the outcome.
In my oh so humble opinion, Axis & Allies beats Risk in all regards. Sure it's not for everyone, but the more advanced rules, AA guns, and multiple units makes this game great fun for most adult boardgamers. Unfortunately, the most players you should try to incorperate is 5 (1 per nation), otherwise it gets quite hectic (we tried this once, it didn't work very well).
And, if you're a diehard for wargaming: Warhammer! Tiny models you paint and assemble yourself and then pit against other people. Fun for some, paintful for others.
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Once players get more expirienced, then yes the Allies due tend to win more and more games. But newer players will usually get stomped by the Axis for whatever reason. Some ingenuity may be required to balance the game if you see fit, but my pals have been playing for awhile now and it's always a close game for us (we also switch up the teams, which helps to everyone happy). What I really like about the game is that it can become a social thing, where you have soem buddies over for drinks, junkfood, and A&A. The process of playing is almost always more entertaining than the outcome.
In my oh so humble opinion, Axis & Allies beats Risk in all regards. Sure it's not for everyone, but the more advanced rules, AA guns, and multiple units makes this game great fun for most adult boardgamers. Unfortunately, the most players you should try to incorperate is 5 (1 per nation), otherwise it gets quite hectic (we tried this once, it didn't work very well). And, if you're a diehard for wargaming: Warhammer! Tiny models you paint and assemble yourself and then pit against other people. Fun for some, paintful for others.