In Axis and Allies 1942 you decide the fate of a nation and the destiny of the World playing this World War II strategy board game. The game starts in 1942 and you are playing one of the 5 principle combatant nations. Purchase your troops, plan your strategy, and launch the attack. This game uses land, air, and sea forces. Play for an economic victory or take the fight to enemy soil and capture their capitals and principle cities. This new and revised 1942 of Axis and Allies draws upon the rules from the Anniversary Edition to the game. Cruisers are now added to your naval forces and several rules have been modified and variants added. Axis and Allies is for 2-5 players. Ages 12 to Adult.