When forces meet on the map, battles can be resolved by the computer or in real-time play. In addition to the real-time play of the main campaigns, Axis & Allies also offers a 'World War' mode, which is turn-based and may be played similarly to the original board game.
In control of the Axis powers, players faces 12 additional scenarios, which present an alternate reality in which the Allies are ultimately defeated. There are 12 missions in which players control the Allied forces, through a linear campaign that follows the history of the war.
The game features two dozen single-player scenarios in all.
