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

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Legions of Steel Alien Source Book 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) A GALAXY BESIEGED... This new supplement to the LOS universe will introduce you to the Black Empire, the Infranites and the Fantasians. These are three of the many interstellar races which are at odds with the Legions of Steel. Provided in these pages is an overview of each race's physiology, culture and history. In addition we have provided you with six new scenarios, several useful charts and tables and complete descriptions of many new fighting units and their painting schemes.
Legions of Steel Alien Source Book 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 Alien Source Book 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 Alien Source Book 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 Alien Source Book 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 Alien Source Book 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.