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1. Introduction

(from MMP's website:)

"Advanced Squad Leader has set the standard in tactical combat gaming since its 1985 debut. A thriving community of ASL players extends throughout the world. No other game matches its flexibility, scope, and challenge. Players can simulate nearly any battle in any theater up to the battalion level. Maneuver 10-man squads, five-man half squads, and individual leaders and vehicles across a combination of over 50 geomorphic map boards or fight a campaign game on one of several highly detailed campaign game map sheets."

Here is a list of all official modules for the Advanced Squad Leader game system, published by The Avalon Hill Game Co then by Multi-Man Publishing.
(NB : all Avalon Hill editions are out-of-print ; for MMP edition print status, go to MMP's website.)

Additional online information:
Components Lists:

A commented BGG Geeklist: ASL core module list

2. Game Titles

Rulebook for series: Advanced Squad Leader

Core modules (in chronological order of original release from The Avalon Hill Game Co and Multi-Man Publishing):

Solitaire ASL - Avalon Hill released the 1st edition in 1995; MMP released a 2nd edition in 2001.

Starter Kit Series (from Multi-Man Publishing) - provides an introduction to the series:
Action Packs (from Multi-Man Publishing) - additional scenarios and mapboards:

Historical modules (in chronological order of original release - boxed with maps and counters):

Historical scenarios (from The Avalon Hill Game Co and Multi-Man Publishing)
Deluxe Modules (from The Avalon Hill Game Co) - large hex

2.1 Core Modules


Module
 Box Cover
 Year Published / Reprinted
 Publisher
 Description
Beyond Valor: ASL Module 1
Board Game: Beyond Valor: ASL Module 1

 1985
2006
 The Avalon Hill Game Co
MMP
 Beyond Valor is the first, and most important, of the Advanced Squad Leader modules. It contains the German and Russian orders of battle from 1939-1945 as well as three different squad-types of Finnish troops. Additionally, the module contains the necessary markers and fortifications required by the ASL Series.
Paratrooper: ASL Module 2
Board Game: Paratrooper: ASL Module 2

 1986
 The Avalon Hill Game Co
MMP
 The second original module is an introductory module, geared towards those gamers who are experienced with Squad Leader. The first four boards from Squad Leader are needed to play the scenarios included, as well as the ASL rules.
Rulebook Chapter K, a "Training Manual," is included to get players started in the system.
Multi-Man Publishing will not be reprinting this module but will instead be covering the same introductory lessons in the form of "Starter Kits". See below for more information.
Yanks: ASL Module 3
Board Game: Yanks: ASL Module 3

 1987
2016
 The Avalon Hill Game Co
MMP
 The third module adds the American order of battle, as well as some miscellaneous rules. Eight scenarios, or use Points Values to make your own. Reprinted as Yanks: ASL Module 3a and includes the essential elements of Paratrooper: ASL Module 2 and 24 additional scenarios.
Includes Rules Chapter E adding Night, Interrogation, Weather, Ski Troops, Boats, Swimming, Air Support, Gliders, Paratroop Landings, Ammo Vehicles, Convoys and Artillery Barrage and four map boards (16-19).
Partisan: ASL Module 4
Board Game: Partisan: ASL Module 4

 1987
 The Avalon Hill Game Co
MMP
 The fourth module includes counters for the Axis minor nations and eight scenarios that feature resistance fighters in the occupied countries. This module is now totally included in the 2018 2nd edition of Armies of Oblivion: ASL Module 12, finally rendering it completely obsolete.
West of Alamein: ASL Module 5
Board Game: West of Alamein: ASL Module 5

 1988
 The Avalon Hill Game Co
MMP
 Fifth module, adding the entire British order of battle, covering the desert war in 1941-43. It has 5 mapboards, desert overlays and 8 scenarios. The British counters have been moved to For King and Country: ASL module 5a; Desert components will be released in an upcoming reprint of Hollow Legions.
For King and Country: ASL module 5a
Board Game: For King and Country: ASL module 5a

 2003
2020
 MMP
MMP
 Contains the Order of Battle for the British, four mapboards and 20 scenarios. Partially replaces West of Alamein: ASL Module 5.
The Last Hurrah: ASL Module 6
Board Game: The Last Hurrah: ASL Module 6

 1988
 The Avalon Hill Game Co
MMP
 Sixth module, adding the Allied Minor infantry and support weapons, including Poland, Greece, Norway, Belgium and more. 2 mapboards and 8 scenarios are included. Included in MMP versions of Doomed Battalions.
Hollow Legions: ASL Module 7a
Board Game: Hollow Legions: ASL Module 7a

 1989
2021
 The Avalon Hill Game Co
MMP
 Seventh module, adding the Italian order of battle, 2 mapboards and 8 scenarios included. Requires ASL, Beyond Valor, Yanks and West of Alamein to play. Reprinted as Hollow Legions: ASL Module 7a and includes the essential elements of Hollow Legions: ASL Module 7 and plus all the scenarios, boards, rules, and Desert parts from the now-superseded West of Alamein: ASL Module 5, plus Soldiers of the Negus, and 29 out-of-print scenarios.
Code of Bushido: ASL Module 8
Board Game: Code of Bushido: ASL Module 8

 1991
 The Avalon Hill Game Co
MMP
 Eighth module, adding the Japanese and the jungle terrain type. 4 mapboards, overlays and 8 scenarios included. Require ASL, Beyond Valor, Yanks and West of Alamein to play. Chapter G of the ASL rules covers special Japanese rules (eg banzai charges) and new terrain types like jungle, bamboo, huts, swamp and kunai grass.
Gung Ho!: ASL Module 9
Board Game: Gung Ho!: ASL Module 9

 1992
 The Avalon Hill Game Co
MMP
 Ninth module, adding the U.S. Marines and the Chinese Army. 2 mapboards, PTO terrain overlays and 8 scenarios included. Require ASL, Beyond Valor, Yanks, West of Alamein and Code of Bushido to play.
Croix de Guerre: ASL Module 10
Board Game: Croix de Guerre: ASL Module 10

 1992
2020
 The Avalon Hill Game Co
MMP
 Tenth module, adding the French in 1939-40 as well as the Vichy French in later years. 2 mapboards, overlays and 8 scenarios included. Require ASL, Beyond Valor, Yanks and West of Alamein to play. Rereleased in 2020 as Croix de Guerre: ASL Module 10a that includes Historical module "Dinant: Rommel on the Meuse."
Doomed Battalions: ASL Module 11
Board Game: Doomed Battalions: ASL Module 11

 1998
 The Avalon Hill Game Co
MMP
 Eleventh module, adding Minor Allied vehicles and ordnance. 3 mapboards, 612 counters, overlays and 8 scenarios included. Require ASL, Beyond Valor, Yanks, The Last Hurrah and Hollow Legions to play.
Armies of Oblivion: ASL Module 12
Board Game: Armies of Oblivion: ASL Module 12

 2006
2018
 MMP
 Twelfth module, adding Minor Axis (Romanian, Bulgarian, Hungarian) infantry, vehicles, and ordnance (also includes boards 48-51). As of the 2018 2nd edition, this now includes all the counters, scenarios and mapboards from Partisan: ASL Module 4.
Rising Sun: ASL Module 13
Board Game: Rising Sun: ASL Module 13

 2013
 MMP
 Combines Code of Bushido, Gung Ho! and ASL Annual '93b historical campaign into one package. It includes the entire Japanese, Chinese, and United States Marine Corps orders of battle, as well updated Chapter G and H.
Hakkaa Päälle!: ASL Module 14
Board Game: Hakkaa Päälle!: ASL Module 14

 2015
 MMP
 Includes the Finns, Chapter H, Chapter A updates, new vehicles for the Russians, captured French tanks and previously limited AFV for the Germans.
Player aid dividers include the National Capabilities Chart, backed by the standard OBA flowchart. Also enclosed are new rules for Prepared Fire Zones and Light Woods. The heavily wooded mapboard 52 completes the package.
Forgotten War: Korea 1950-1953 – ASL Module 15
Board Game: Forgotten War: Korea 1950-1953 – ASL Module 15

 2018
 MMP
 The Korean War comes to ASL, bringing new nationalities, rules, and mapboards to the system. Chapter W includes new mechanics such as bayonet charges and infantry platoon movement. New nationalities include the Republic of South Korea, the Chinese People's Volunteer Army, the Korean People's Army, and other United Nations forces. The four included mapboards can be butted together to form a mountain ridge or valley.
Solitaire ASL
Board Game: Solitaire ASL

 1995
2001
 The Avalon Hill Game Co
MMP
 Solitaire ASL (SASL) tweaks the ASL system for solo play.
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2.2 Starter Kits

Module
 Box Cover
 Year Published / Reprinted
 Publisher
 Description
Advanced Squad Leader: Starter Kit #1
Board Game: Advanced Squad Leader: Starter Kit #1

 2004
2006
 MMP
MMP
 Advanced Squad Leader (ASL) Starter Kit #1 teaches new players the basic concepts of the major Infantry and Terrain rules of ASL by using a illustrated rulebook. The ASL Starter Kit #1 is a stand alone game, with two geomorphic 8"x22" "ASL style" mapboards on a heavy cardstock base and six scenarios using just the two maps and counters provided in the module.
Advanced Squad Leader: Starter Kit #2
Board Game: Advanced Squad Leader: Starter Kit #2

 2005
 MMP
 The second in the four part series of starter kits for Advanced Squad Leader (ASL). The goal of these is to introduce the rules of the massive World War Two wargame in more managable pieces. While the first focussed on small infantry only skirmishes, the second is based around confrontations involving infantry and the use of light ordnance. The Germans and Americans return, this time accompanied by the British and Italians.
Advanced Squad Leader: Starter Kit #3
Board Game: Advanced Squad Leader: Starter Kit #3

 2006
MMP
 The third of the four part series of starter kits for Advanced Squad Leader (ASL). The goal of these is to introduce the rules of the massive World War Two wargame in more managable pieces. The first started with infantry skirmishes, the second added light ordnance, this third installment takes us into the world of tanks and other fighting vehicles.
Advanced Squad Leader: Starter Kit #4 – Pacific Theater of Operations
Board Game: Advanced Squad Leader: Starter Kit #4 – Pacific Theater of Operations

 2019
 MMP
 The fourth starter kit modules introduces the Pacific theater of operations (PTO). SK4 contains rules for the Japanese and US Marines. New rules covered include concealment and banzai charges. Rules transforming existing printer terrain into special PTO terrain are also included.
Beyond the Beaches: ASL Starter Kit Bonus Pack #1
Board Game: Beyond the Beaches: ASL Starter Kit Bonus Pack #1

 2009
MMP
 ASL Starter Kit Bonus Pack #1 is a small scenario bundle (three scenarios; the 2017 reprinting adds a 4th scenario) and one map all specifically designed for use with the ASL Starter Kit #1.
Advanced Squad Leader: Starter Kit Expansion Pack #1
Board Game: Advanced Squad Leader: Starter Kit Expansion Pack #1

 2009
MMP
 The Expansion Pack is completely standalone providing everything you need to play the game (except dice). The Expansion Pack covers actions that allow any level of Starter Kit player from SK#1 to SK#3 with 2 Infantry only (SK#1) scenarios, 2 Infantry and Guns (SK#2) scenarios, and 4 scenarios with Tanks (SK#3) of which 2 have tanks on one side only.
Advanced Squad Leader: Starter Kit Expansion Pack #2
Board Game: Advanced Squad Leader: Starter Kit Expansion Pack #2

 2020
 MMP
 ASLSK Expansion Pack #2 includes two mapboards, eight scenarios set in locales such as China, Burma, Java and New Guinea and includes counters for Chinese, Japanese, British, Filipino, and Dutch units. Expansion Pack #2 is not standalone: it assumes ownership of Starter Kit #1, Starter Kit #2, Starter Kit #3, and Starter Kit #4.
Decision at Elst: An Advanced Squad Leader Starter Kit Historical Module
Board Game: Decision at Elst: An Advanced Squad Leader Starter Kit Historical Module

 2014
MMP
 Decision at Elst is the first Advanced Squad Leader Starter Kit Historical Module and covers the battle at Elst, Holland, in September 1944 between British and German units during Operation MARKET-GARDEN.

2.4 Historical Modules

Module
 Box Cover
 Year Published / Reprinted
 Publisher
 Description
Red Barricades: ASL Historical Module 1
Board Game: Red Barricades: ASL Historical Module 1

 1990
 The Avalon Hill Game Co
 The battle of Stalingrad around the "Red Barricades" ordnance factory is recreated in 7 linked ASL scenarios, using 3 separate campaign games in which the outcome of one scenario affects the others.
Two historically accurate map sheets, new rules on terrain around Stalingrad (debris, railway embankments, storage tanks, etc), and new weapons such as Russian Molotov Projector are included. This module requires ASL and Beyond Valor to play.
Kampfgruppe Peiper I: ASL Historical Module 2
Board Game: Kampfgruppe Peiper I: ASL Historical Module 2

 1993
 The Avalon Hill Game Co
 Second Historical Module, recreating the fighting between US and German SS during the Battle of the Bulge. 2 historical-accurate mapsheets, 4 scenario campaign game, and requires ASL, Beyond Valor and Yanks to play.
Kampfgruppe Peiper II: ASL Historical Module 3
Board Game: Kampfgruppe Peiper II: ASL Historical Module 3

 1993
 The Avalon Hill Game Co
 Third Historical Module for Advanced Squad Leader (ASL), recreating the destruction of the German SS during the Battle of the Bulge. 2 historical-accurate mapsheets, 6 scenario campaign game, and requires ASL, BV, Yanks and Kampfgruppe Peiper I to play.
Pegasus Bridge: ASL Historical Module 4
Board Game: Pegasus Bridge: ASL Historical Module 4

 1997
-
The Avalon Hill Game Co
MMP
 Fourth Historical Module, recreating the fighting for the famous Pegasus Bridge during the invasion of Normandy. Includes one 22"x32", Chapter Q of the ASL rule book (which introduces new terrain types and contains the rules for the Pegasus Bridge Campaign Games), Chapter H notes for all the new vehicles introduced, two campaign games, and six scenarios which highlight the key moments of the battle. Also included is Day 7 of the Chapter K Squad Leader Training Manual. Requires ownership of ASL, BV, Yanks, and West of Alamein.
Blood Reef: Tarawa – ASL Historical Module 5
Board Game: Blood Reef: Tarawa – ASL Historical Module 5

 1996
-
Heat of Battle
MMP
 Fifth Historical Module, recreating the invasion of the US Marines in Tarawa. 2 historical-accurate mapsheets, 7 scenario campaign game, and requires ASL, Yanks, Code of Bushido and Gung Ho! to play. Originally published in 1996 by Heat of Battle. MMP later published an updated and expanded version.
A Bridge Too Far: ASL Historical Module 6
Board Game: A Bridge Too Far: ASL Historical Module 6

 1999
 MMP
 Sixth Historical Module, recreating the struggle of British 1st Airborne Division to hold the bridge in Arnhem during the operation Market Garden. A historical-accurate mapsheet, 9 scenario campaign game, and requires ASL, BV, Yanks and West of Alamein to play.
Valor of the Guards: ASL Historical Module Number 7
Board Game: Valor of the Guards: ASL Historical Module Number 7

 2008
 MMP
 Seventh Historical Module, depicts the stand of Rodmistev's 13th Guards Division in the crucible of Stalingrad! This module contains two Red Barricades - ASL Historical style maps - NKVD troops, more commissars, and new terrain types for urban combat. 15 scenarios and 4 campaign games included. ASL and BV are required for play.
Festung Budapest
Board Game: Festung Budapest

 2012
 MMP
 Eighth Historical Module, depicts "the fighting on the Buda side of the Danube just west of the Castle Hill area during the period from 1 January through 10 February while representing the bitter struggle for the heart of the city" - ASL Historical style maps - entire German SS MMC order of battle, several new types of Hungarian infantry as well as Hungarians fighting for the Russians. 17 scenarios and 3 campaign games included. ASL and BV are required for play.
Hatten in Flames: ASL Historical Module 9
Board Game: Hatten in Flames: ASL Historical Module 9

 2018
 MMP
 Ninth Historical Module, depicts the fighting in Hatten in early 1945. Intended as a lighter take on the normal historical module fare. Includes only minimal module-specific rules and two campaign games of a more manageable size. Includes two sheets of counters, a historical mapsheet with enlarged hexes, the chapter HF rules, and eight standalone scenarios. ASL, Beyond Valor, and Yanks! are required for play.
Red Factories: ASL Historical Module 10
Board Game: Red Factories: ASL Historical Module 10

 2019
 MMP
 Tenth Historical Module, depicts the fighting in Stalingrad in late 1942. This follow-on HASL to Red Barricades: ASL Historical Module 1 adds two new maps, expanding the playing area covered in Red Barricades to include the “Krasny Oktyabr” (or Red October) factory complex. RED OCTOBER features three CGs and seven scenarios. ASL and Beyond Valor are required for play.
Sword and Fire: Manila
Board Game: Sword and Fire: Manila

 2021
 MMP
 Eleventh Historical Module covering the month-long American effort to wrest control of "The Pearl" from the Japanese. The game includes twenty-five scenarios and five Campaign Games (CG).

3. Magazine References

The GENERAL Index Article List (from The Avalon Hill Game Co) :

4. Other BGG Pages

Other ASL Modules (unofficial).

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