Advanced Squad Leader 1985
Designed by Don Greenwood
What it is
A very heavy wargame, world war ii game for 2 players (~120 min), built around critical hits and failures, dice rolling, grid movement.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #586 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played wargames title.
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How to play Advanced Squad Leader
Advanced Squad Leader is a very heavy and complex game (rated 4.7 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2 players, runs about 120 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's a Wargame and World War II game where the core of play revolves around Critical Hits and Failures, Dice Rolling and Grid Movement. A very heavy wargame, world war ii game for 2 players (~120 min), built around critical hits and failures, dice rolling, grid movement. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #586 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played wargames title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Advanced Squad Leader
How many players is Advanced Squad Leader?
Advanced Squad Leader plays with 2 players.
Is Advanced Squad Leader a 2-player game?
Yes — Advanced Squad Leader is a dedicated 2-player game.
How long does Advanced Squad Leader take to play?
About 120 minutes per game.
Is Advanced Squad Leader hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 4.7 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Advanced Squad Leader for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
Is Advanced Squad Leader beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 4.7/5 — so Advanced Squad Leader leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is Advanced Squad Leader?
Advanced Squad Leader is a Wargame, World War II game, built on Critical Hits and Failures, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement.
Where to buy Advanced Squad Leader
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