# Advanced Squad Leader: Starter Kit #1

Advanced Squad Leader: Starter Kit #1 is a board game for 2 players. It plays in 120 minutes and is meant for ages 13 and up. It is rated 7.3 out of 10 by 8 Ludoya reviewers.

- **Players:** 2
- **Playing time:** 120 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 13+
- **Complexity:** 3.8 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2004
- **Categories:** Wargame, World War II
- **Mechanics:** Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Line of Sight
- **Ludoya rating:** 7.3 out of 10, from 8 reviews
- **Owned by:** 24 Ludoya players
- **Plays logged on Ludoya:** 37
- **Unique players:** 30

**Designers:** Ken Dunn, Pete Shelling

**Artists:** Kurt Miller

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alphaspel | 275 kr | https://alphaspel.se/491-bradspel/210142-advanced-squad-leader-asl-starter-kit-1-2004 |

## Expansions

- [Advanced Squad Leader: Starter Kit Expansion Pack #1](https://www.ludoya.com/games/advanced-squad-leader-starter-kit-expansion-pack-1)
- [Beyond the Beaches: ASL Starter Kit Bonus Pack #1](https://www.ludoya.com/games/beyond-the-beaches-asl-starter-kit-bonus-pack-1)
- [Advanced Squad Leader: Starter Kit Expansion Pack #2](https://www.ludoya.com/games/advanced-squad-leader-starter-kit-expansion-pack-2)
- [Advanced Squad Leader: Starter Kit Bonus Pack #2](https://www.ludoya.com/games/advanced-squad-leader-starter-kit-bonus-pack-2)
- [Advanced Squad Leader: Starter Kit Expansion Pack #3](https://www.ludoya.com/games/advanced-squad-leader-starter-kit-expansion-pack-3)
- [Special Ops Issue #5](https://www.ludoya.com/games/special-ops-issue-5)
- [Special Ops Issue #6](https://www.ludoya.com/games/special-ops-issue-6)
- [Basic Training: ASL Starter Kit Magazine](https://www.ludoya.com/games/basic-training-asl-starter-kit-magazine)
- [Special Ops Issue #7](https://www.ludoya.com/games/special-ops-issue-7)
- [Special Ops Issue #8](https://www.ludoya.com/games/special-ops-issue-8)
- [Special Ops Issue #9](https://www.ludoya.com/games/special-ops-issue-9)
- [Rally Point Volume 2: Advanced Squad Leader Starter Kit Special Study](https://www.ludoya.com/games/rally-point-volume-2-advanced-squad-leader-starter-kit-special-study)
- [Special Ops Issue #11](https://www.ludoya.com/games/special-ops-issue-11)
- [Rally Point Volume 6: Advanced Squad Leader Starter Kit Special Study II](https://www.ludoya.com/games/rally-point-volume-6-advanced-squad-leader-starter-kit-special-study-ii)
- [Special Ops Issue #12](https://www.ludoya.com/games/special-ops-issue-12)
- [Mannerheim Cross](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mannerheim-cross)
- [Advanced Squad Leader Starter Kit Scenario Design Contest](https://www.ludoya.com/games/advanced-squad-leader-starter-kit-scenario-design-contest)
- [New England Volunteers Playpack 1](https://www.ludoya.com/games/new-england-volunteers-playpack-1)

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/advanced-squad-leader-starter-kit-1)
- [Advanced Squad Leader: Starter Kit #1 in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/advanced-squad-leader-starter-kit-1)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/9823)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-19. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._