
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,782
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Escape from Stalingrad Z
- 1–3 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2023

Rules assistance for Legions of Steel Advanced Rules
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Legions of Steel Advanced Rules is an expansion for Legions of Steel released in 1994 for 2–5 players and 120 minutes per game. It was designed by Marco Pecota, Clark Browning, and Derrick Villeneuve and its main mechanics are Modular Board.
(from the back of the book) THE UNIVERSE IS EXPANDING Delve deeper into the Machine complex. Utilize the latest technology of the UNE to defeat bigger, badder, meaner robots than ever...or maybe not. This book contains descriptions and rules for: - 16 new miniatures (including the Mark II and Mark III Assault Fiends - 35 new weapons (Hellfire Cannon, Flechette Gun and more) - Electronic Warfare (combat hide and seek) - Advanced Movement and Fire Options - Obstacles and Rubble (you can hide but you can't run) - Expanded Hand to Hand Combat (to get up-close and personal) - Unit Point Values (for custom shock troops and designer menaces) - Command and Control, Wounding, Ammo counts and much, much more...
Legions of Steel Advanced Rules supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Legions of Steel Advanced Rules is 120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
Legions of Steel Advanced Rules has a complexity rating of 4.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Legions of Steel Advanced Rules belongs to these categories: Fighting, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Modular Board. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Legions of Steel Advanced Rules are: Marco Pecota, Clark Browning, and Derrick Villeneuve. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Legions of Steel Advanced Rules as an expansion for Legions of Steel. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Legions of Steel to use it. Check that your edition of Legions of Steel is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.