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And my GEN CON page...
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This page was last updated on: January, 2025 but not in its entirety.
Get ready for GEN CON 2025, July 31-August 3
GEN CON 2025
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The Axis & Allies World Championship will happen again this coming year at
​GEN CON 2025.  And just like last year,
​AA 50 Anniversary game will be the game of choice for this year's Championship. 


​AA Tournament Rules:
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Below are the rules for the 2025 tournaments.  However, they have not been updated as of April, 2025.  There will be changes to both the World Championship and the Global 1942 rules.  There are more as well.  I just have not had a chance to update everything.  Please stay tuned.  
If you have any questions, please email me at: headlesshorseman63@gmail.com
All tournament game rules have be written by, used by permission and copyright by Greg Smorey and Larry Harris. Additional Editing by Kevin Chapman.
AA50 World Championship (WC)  Rules
AA50 Tournament Rules
WC Tournament Rules & Etiquette
Renegade's Roles, Rules, & Player Etiquette
Global '42 Tournament Rules
Global '42 Tournament Setup
Global '42 IPC Tracking Chart
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I believe this was one of the best years for new players winning all around outside of the World Championship.  We had first time winners in all 3 of the other AA tournaments, Global, Classic, WAS League, and 1942 2nd Ed.  Then of course we had our first ever North Africa winners.  So, congratulations to all the winners!
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Axis & Allies
World Champions 2024
Anniversary Edition (AA50)


1. Eric Mynster/Brandon Roscoe
2. Mike Sameck/Matt Bellgowan
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This was Brandon and Eric's 5th Championship as a team and Eric's 10th overall over the years at GEN CON. Congrats!
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​Axis & Allies 1942 2nd Ed. Champions

1. Owen Morse/Alex Anderson
2. Shawn O'Connor/Larry Rhodes
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This is Owen's and Alex's first time winning the 1942 2nd Ed. tourney.
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Classic 2nd Ed. Tournament
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1st: Eric Watts/Jason Weeds 
2. Steve Czachz/Kevin Williamson
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Dungeon Mayhem Tournament
​Champion

1. Ronnie Westwood
2. Gabriela Stokes
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Axis & Allies Global 1942 Champions

1. Robin B./Mike Davis/Stephen Green

2. Charles Michalek/Carl VanderGalien/Jake McInnis
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Mike, Robin and Stephen bring home the 1st place hardware for the Global '42 tournament. Both at GEN CON and the Spring Gathering back in June.
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Axis & Allies North Africa Champions

1. John Murphy/Steve Olejar

2. Tom Bilan/ Mike Steideman
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​Axis & Allies War at Sea Naval Miniatures League Champion

1. Greg Buehl
2. Xander Ackerman
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Long time partron of the WAS league, Greg comes home with the first place hardware sinking last years Champion.
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GEN CON 2024 Photo Gallery

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Awards Table on Sunday
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Day 2 a full house at the Swamp!
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Tony's WAS event, Battle at Leyte Gulf Scenario
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Eric and Brandon in the World Championship final hoping for some good die rolls! Matt standing back and hoping for nothing but 6's!
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Round 1 action in the Global '41 Tournament
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Matt Hyra teaching the new North Africa Campaign
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Gary is teaching some newbies G.I. Joe powered by Axis & Allies.
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The Classic 2nd Ed. Tournament in full swing.
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Mike at the Awards table telling me to "come on, man" and just take the gosh darn picture!
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North Africa Tournament Rules
North Africa OTB Rules
North Africa Tourney Cheat Sheet
1942 2nd Ed. Tournament Rules
Classic 2nd Ed. Tournament Rules
Game "End Time" Guide Rules !
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War At Sea Naval Miniatures Rules:
War At Sea Sealed League Rules - NEW!
WAS Rules Clarification & Updates

 AA Tournaments & Other

"Bidding" & How It Works for AA Tourneys
SUBS: What they can & cannot do?
Most Asked AA Rules Clarifications
END TIME RULES & "STALLING"
Scrambling Fighters?
Survival Guide 2021
Dice Rolling
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The SmoreySwamp 

2025 Location Hall C

Same location as in the past!

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2025 Location & Layout!
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The SmoreySwamp HQ
New at GEN CON this year! 
​North Africa
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Click on box top for OTB rules!

​Dungeon Mayhem Tournament Rules:
Dungeon Mayhem Tournament Rules
Dungeon Mayhem OTB Game Rules
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Other NON-AA Games we will be running at GEN CON

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Overboss
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Lords of WaterDeep
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Wingspan
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Black Orchestra
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WAR ROOM by Larry Harris
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Nightingale Games Links
Imperial Borders Rule Book
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Axis & Allies Players

Top Ten Winners List from GEN CON!

Listed below are the Active individual players with the most wins in the 30 year history of all the Axis & Allies Events I have run at GEN CON.
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(players must have played/competed in any AA event within the last 8 years and tournament events must have had a minimum of 8 or more player/teams to qualify.)

Congrats to All!


1. Mike Sameck (11) 
2. Eric Mynstger (10)
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Charles Michalek (10)
4. Carl Vander Galien (7)
​5. Barry Dano (7)

6. Robert Fiorio (6)
7. Brandon Roscoe (5)

8. Ryan Davidson (5)
9. 
Jeff Auer (5)
10. Nick Rohn (5)

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Axis & Allies Tournament Champions
30 year History at GEN CON (1994-2024)

Anniversary Champions (AA50)
(in 2024 the AA50 is now the World Championship)
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2024: Eric Mynster/Brandon Roscoe (WC)
2023: Barry Dano 
2022: Eric Mynster /Luke Bilan
​2021: Doug Thorpe/Charles Michalek 
2020: Cancelled - Covid
2019: Brian Dixon/Matt Butler
2018: Larry Rhodes/Shawn O'Connor
2017: Mike Sameck/Eric Mynster
2016: Mike Sameck/Eric Mynster
2015: Mike Sameck/Eric Mynster
2014: Nick Rohn/Dale Conklin
2013: Nick Rohn/Dale Conklin
2012: Charles Michalek/Jeff Auer
2011: Carl Vander Galien/Jim Chmiel
2010: Charles Michalek/Jeff Auer
2009: Charles Michalek/Jeff Auer
 
1942 2nd Ed. 

2024: Alex Anderson/Owen Morse
2023: Doug Thorpe/Gary Blevins (WC)
​2022: Shawn O'Connor/ Louis Vician
2021: Mike Sameck/Eric Mynster
​2020: Cancelled - Covid

​2019: Doug Thorpe/Jon Bausch
2018: Keith Miller/Craig Olsen
2017: Carl Vander Galien/James Nelson
2016: Steven Czach II (solo)

2015: Charles Michalek/Jeff Auer
2014: Charles Michalek/Jeff Auer
2013: Dale Conklin (solo)
2012: Jon McNabe/Ray Swan
 
Global 1942 Champions

2024: Robin Bielefeldt/Stephen Green/Mike Davis
2023: Michalek/Van Galien/Thorpe
2022: Miller/Condie/Albiston​

2021: Miller/Condie/Albiston
​2020: Cancelled - Covid

2019: Miller/Condie/Albiston
2018: Leavings/Armstrong/Davidson
2017: Dixon/Butler/Secrest
2106: Jon Bosch/David Marts

2015: Ryan Davidson/Nick Tendler
2014: Ryan Davidson/Bob Roby
2013: Ryan Davidson/Floyd Steele
2012: Ryan Davidson/Bob Roby

North Africa Champions (1st year)
2024: John Murphy/Steve Olejar


Event Organizer/Game Master
Greg Smorey –EO/GM
Mike Davis - 1st LT/GM


PFC Assistant GM's - I would like to also thank all those that helped me as an assistant GM over the years and in no particular order:
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Thoma Mattox**, Mike McCalip**, Scott Huss*, Tony Prokes, Jake McInnis, Angie Smorey**, Gabe Smorey**, 
Don McCalmon, 
Kelly Thye, Ethan Cross, Brennan Sheffell, Olivia Muia, and Jeff Smorey

(** 8+ years of service, * 5+ years of service)


 Axis & Allies War at Sea -  League
2024: Greg Buehl
​2023: Xander Ackerman
2022: Mike Sameck 
2021: Mike Sameck
2020: Cancelled - Covid

2019: Sam Baker
2018: Mike Sameck
2017: Tom Bilan

2016: Luke Bilan

2015: Nick York
2014: Tom Bilan
2013: Bill Stanfield
2012: Bill Stanfield

2011: Tony OsBourne

Classic 2nd Ed. Champions
(formerly the Mega Tourney)
2024: Jason Weeds/Eric Cutts
​2023: Nathan Philips/Jason Bigart 
​2022: Jonathan Huffman, Matt Kaestner
​2021: Barry Dano/ Robert Fiorio
​2020: Cancelled - Covid
2019: Barry Dano/Robert Fiorio
​2018: Troy/Faith Ugoretz
​2017: Barry Dano/Robert Fiorio
2016: Barry Dano/Robert Fiorio

2015: Kevin Williamson/Brian Nicols
2014: Keith Spradlin/Steve Czach II
2013: Barry Dano/Robert Fiorio
2012: Jon Lausch/Craig Gruber
2011: Barry Dano/Robert Fiorio
2010: Jon Lausch/Craig Gruber
2009: Richard & Seth Van Sickel
2008: Wade Schwendemann/Alex Abbiss
2007: Wade Schwendemann/Alex Abbiss
2006: Steven Czachz/Steven Czachz II
2005: Charles Michalek/Ted Torgeson
2004: Bill Stonesifer/Dan Sarro
2003: Chris Collins/Darius Czarnato
2002: Mike Sameck/Jim Lemaux
2001: Mike Houg(5)/J. C. Hamlin
2000: Mike Sameck/Jim Lemaux
1999: Roscoe/Mynster/Sameck
1998: Chris Davis/Nick Rohn
1997: Barry Chambers/Bob Uecker
1996: Josh Paulson/Mike Houg
1995: Josh Paulson/Mike Houg
1994: Paulson/Houg/Hamlin
1993: Paulson/Houg/Hamlin


(#) after names, tournament wins over the years. Minimum of 5 Wins...



OLD Tournament reports
​(these events no longer run at GEN CON)

1914 WWI Champions
2018: Brian Mackoway/Robert Sprague 
2017: Andrew Wells/Robert Sprague
2016: Brian Mackoway/Robert Sprague

2015: Brian Mackoway/Robert Sprague
2014: Brian Mackoway/Robert Sprague

2013: Brian Mackoway/Robert Sprague

AA50 Backdraw Champions
2018: No Tournament
2017: Troy & Faith Ugoretz

2016: Troy & Faith Ugoretz

2015: Barry Dano/Robert Fiorio

Revised Champions
2018: Steve Czachz II
2011: Mike Wilson/Alan Tomaszewski
2010: Keith Spradlin/Nathaniel Haines
2009: Jake McInnins/Don Wagner
2008: James/Paul Milazzo
2007: Mike Minasian/Jim Benison
2006: Ben Ibach (solo)
2005: Mike Sameck/Jim Lemaux

2004: Bill Stonesifer/Dan Sarro

Axis & Allies Europe (1st Ed.)

2003: Carl Vander Galien/Jim Chmiel
2002: Don Wagner /William McLaughlin
2001: Carl Vander Galien/Jim Chmiel
2000: Chris Collins/Darius Czarnota
1999: Brandon Roscoe/Eric Mynster
 

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AAZombies Combat Clarifications
AA Tournment Survival Guide
Battle of Cape Sparviento - NEW (LTP)
D-Day Dice by Valley Games
Axis & Allies SCAT Tournament
2004: Nick Rohn/Jake Mcinnis
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Axis & Allies D-Day 
2003: Dan Sarro/Charles Michalek 

Masters Invitational Tournament (AA50)
2020: Cancelled 
2019: Carl Vander Galien/Charles Michlek
2018: Carl Vander Galien/James Nelson
2017-2010: No Masters Tourney 

2009: Mike Davis/Tom Jaggard (Rev.)
2008: James Nelson/Nick Wahoff (Rev.)
2007: Dan Sarro/Tom Jaggard (Rev.)
2006: Don/BoB Wagner (Rev.)
2005: Brandon Roscoe/Eric Mynster (Rev.)
2004: Barry Chambers/Bob Uecker (2nd Ed.)
2003: Chris Collins/Darius Czarnota (2nd Ed.)
2002: Barry Chambers/Bob Uecker (2nd Ed.)

2001:  Brian Mackoway/Robert Sprague (2nd Ed.)

Axis & Allies Pacific (1st Ed.)
2003: Jake McInnis/Brian Ferguson
2002: Chris Collins/Darius Czarnota

2001: Brandon Roscoe/Eric Mynster ​
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​Past GEN CON TOURNAMENT Winners Photo Gallery 

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Mark/Chad/Jed: Take the Global Trophy Home!
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Doug/Jon bring home the hardware in the 42 2nd Tourney. Congrats!
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Charles/Carl: Back to Back Wins for Carl in the Masters. Congratulations!
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Barry/Jose: Take home the 1st AAZ undead trophy!
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Sam(L), Johnny(R): Sam beats Johnny in WAS SEALED LEAGUE. Johnny wins WAS Battlefest!
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Brian/Matt: Congratulations on 1st AA50 Championship!
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Scott takes home the Samurai for the 2nd IKUSA Tournament
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Jason takes home the 1st ever Dungeon Mayhem Tournament Plaque! Congrats!
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Live podcast of Awards/Prize Ceremony at GEN CON 2019
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from Dave Jensen of Axis & Allies .org on Facebook
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Mike explains the basics of WAR ROOM
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Dungeon Mayhem Tournament Final
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War At Sea Battlefest
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El Dorko patrolling the isles...
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Mike demos one of the many Sold Out 1941 Beginners Games
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IKUSA Trophy , AA Mugs, WAS League Trophy and more...
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The 2019 Master Invitational Tournament Participants
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Mike explains the finer points of AA50 to Brian and Matt.
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Beautiful Metal Global board provided by Louis and Lance!
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Awesome, hand-painted AAZombies Trophies and Mug
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Robert and Barry in 1942 2nd Ed. Action
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Pioneers
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Global '42 game, Jake vs the Pritzlaff's
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Early round Dungeon Mayhem Action
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Early Round War At Sea League Action
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Prize Table
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IKUSA Final, Robert, Scott, Brian and Matt. Congrats to Brian on the first place victory.
GEN CON 2019 Picture Slideshow of all my remaining pics!
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Revised Ed. Tournament Rules
Revised Ed. Victory Point Chart 2019
AA Rules Comparison (updated 7/15/19)
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Ok, here is the opportunity for you guys to have at it and make wise cracks about some of the pictures from the past especially about me and the drastic change over 25 years...enjoy and thanks for stopping by!
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2017: Hey, MacArthur showed up. No really, Greg and John just getting a pic in.
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2009: Greg & Larry
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2009 Masters Champs: Tom & Mike
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2008: Oh the days when I could play! Greg & Charles taking home the Championship at Origins!
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Carl & Jake, you might say 2 old timers?
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2006: The Last GEN CON So. Cal. And yes, that is Dave Jensen (standing with the green top) and Imperious Leader on the Phone...
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2014: 30th Anniversary of Axis & Allies. Trophies for the Classic 2nd. Ed. Tournament. Still think they are the best ones yet...
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War at Sea League Champ: Mike Sameck
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2006 Masters Invitational Tournament Participants. (Front Row: L-R, Jim, Mike, Dan, Tim, Charles, Don, Ted. Back Row: L-R, Mike Mike, Brandon, Eric, Larry, Jim, Bryan, Bill, Carl and Tom.
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2006: at GEN CON So.Cal with my wife Angie
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2003 GEN CON Indy

GEN CON flashback SLIDESHOW!

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