Advanced Squad Leader
The definitive tactical WWII simulation: squads, tanks, and terrain across hundreds of scenarios.
Who it's for
Dedicated wargamers who want the deepest tactical WWII experience ever designed.
Not for you if…
You want something you can learn in an evening. ASL is a hobby, not just a game.
Vibe's take
deeply detailed, simulation depth, tactical precision, lifelong hobby, legendary scope
About this game
The ultimate tactical WWII simulation. Individual squads, leaders, machine guns, mortars, tanks, and terrain interact through a detailed but logical ruleset that covers every conceivable situation in infantry and combined-arms combat. Scenarios range from small firefights to massive campaigns across modular geomorphic map boards. The three-ring binder rulebook is legendary in scope, and the system has been continuously supported with new modules since 1985. Not a game you learn in an evening, but a hobby you commit to for life.
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Mechanics
Categories
By the numbers
Players
Duration
120–480 min
Ages 16+
Complexity
4.7 / 5 — Very HeavyBGG Rating
6.9/10
Rank #571
3.9k ratings
Published
1985
Language
Heavy text
Designed by
Don Greenwood
Published by
Multi-Man Publishing, Hobby Japan, The Avalon Hill Game Co
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