Title Axis & Allies Rules Supplement - First Draft - by John Hammer - Milton Bradley's Axis & Allies is a strategic simulation of World War II in a format ideal for the beginning wargamer. Just one increment above Risk in complexity, still it yields rewards for the experienced gamer and novice alike. Axis & Allies is so easy to learn that we routinely use it to introduce new people to the hobby. But when we're playing with our gaming friends, we like to introduce new rules, and modifications to the standard rules, to serve our experience and taste. Here is a sampling of some of our favorite rules.