Axis & Allies is a computer adaptation of the Milton Bradley board game released in 1982. The setting is World War II, starting with the United States' entry in 1942. The game displays a world map on a single screen, with each faction alternating turns to attack territories or position units. You can choose to play one of the five major powers from the war, with the remaining four controlled by the computer or human players. The game supports multiplayer action via hot seat, LAN, or Internet. A number of rule variations are available, and players can also edit individual units from each faction. ~ Jason A. Osborne, All Game Guide