Manufacturer:  Avalon Hill, selling rights through Multiman Publishing

Cost:  $59.95

Number of Players:  2 or more

Complexity:  High

Estimated Game Time:  30 minutes to many hours

Rule Book:  Chapter G part 2, core rules sold seperately

Designer's Notes: none

Supplements: see below

Board Size:  8" x 22" map boards: 38 and 39

Number Counters:  over 1000

Description

This core Module (number 9) introduces the Chinese and USMC to the world of ASL.  Marines have four different types of squads, representing their evolution as the war progressed.  Also included are special US Army units representing the Philippine allies.  The rule insert completes Chapter G (1st part in Code of Bushido), which introduces the most detailed and complete amphibious assualt rules in wargame history.  There is also 8 scenarios covering actions in Burma, China, Philippines, Guam and other bloody places.

Each unit represents a squad, crew, leader or weapon.  Each hexagon represents 40 meters of terrain.  Each turn represents 2 minutes of time.

The ASL system is vast, with many modules available.  Each module focuses on a particular theme and provide counters, maps and scenarios to play.

This item only contains module specific rules and counters.  Players must purchase the ASL Rulebook, Beyond Valor, Yanks, West of Alamein and Code of Bushido to play.

Related Games (Games that use the same or similar rules):

ASL Rulebook, 2nd Ed

Beyond Valor

Yanks

Partisan

The Last Hurrah

Croix de Guerre

Armies of Oblivion

Pegasus Bridge

Valor of the Guards

Operation Watchtower

Operation Veritable

ASL Starter Kit #1

ASL Starter Kit #3