East & West: Global War in 1948
2000

Expansion of

Axis & Allies

East & West: Global War in 1948

2-4

players

300

min

12+

age

Categories

Expansion for Base-game
Wargame
World War II

Mechanics

Area Movement

Community Tags

Description

"East & West" is an Axis & Allies expansion simulating 1948 warfare between NATO and Warsaw Pact amid Berlin's siege, with detailed rules, minis, and chips. Key mechanics include: - *Alternate history wargaming* Depicts escalation from Berlin siege to full NATO-Warsaw Pact conflict. - *Miniature units* Over 130 plastic pieces for tactical representation. - *Component-based strategy* Utilizes chips alongside a comprehensive rule book for gameplay. East & West serves as an expansion to Axis & Allies, transporting the strategic wargame to an alternate 1948 scenario where the siege of Berlin erupts into open warfare between NATO and the Warsaw Pact. This setup frames intense Cold War-era confrontations, emphasizing geopolitical tensions and military escalation. The game includes a detailed rule book to guide complex strategic decisions, over 130 miniature plastic playing pieces to represent diverse units on the battlefield, and chips likely for tracking resources, victories, or other game states, enabling immersive, component-driven sessions focused on historical what-ifs and tactical maneuvering.