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Crusader: FAB #4 Development Update

First an update on where we are with the game at this moment. The final playtesting is underway and I’m very pleased by the excellent...

Introduction to FAB: Crusader Part 2 – Use the Right Tools for the Job

FAB Crusader has turned into being several games within a game design. There are the overall operations, which can best be likened to a combination...

FAB Crusader AAR: The Winter Battle of North Africa 1941 (Part 4)

Below is the fourth and final part in Michael Gustavsson’s Playthrough AAR of FAB: Crusader. Parts 1, 2, and 3 can be found here, here, and...

FAB Crusader AAR: The Winter Battle of North Africa 1941 (Part 3)

Below is Part 3 in Michael Gustavsson’s Playthrough AAR of FAB: Crusader. Parts 1 and 2 can be found here and here. Enjoy! -Rachel

FAB Crusader AAR: The Winter Battle of North Africa 1941 (Part 2)

Below is Part 2 in Michael Gustavsson’s Playthrough AAR of FAB: Crusader. Part 1 an be found here. Enjoy! -Rachel

FAB Crusader AAR: The Winter Battle of North Africa 1941 (Part 1)

Setup Situation: The Allies reached their starting positions during November 18, now they are ready to attack. However, there are no signs of Axis units,...

FAB: Golan ’73 New Scenario – Battle for Nafakh

Below is Battle for Nafakh, a new scenario for FAB: Golan ’73 designed by Michael Gustavsson. This scenario, the map, and the setup cards are...

FAB: Crusader – Scouting Attempts with Recon Assets

In this article series, I will post a series of short examples of different assets, events and other special features included in FAB: Crusader, Volume...

FAB: Golan ’73 Al-Owda Scenario and Additional Optional Rules

Scenario 20.3: OPERATION AL-OWDA Overview This is the original Syrian plan for the assault on the Golan Heights. Al-Owda (“Homing all the way”) was to...

Illustrated Example of Play #1: Anti-Tank Ditch Crossings and More

Historical Situation, Yom Kippur War – At 2 PM on October 6th 1973, the Syrian army and air force launched a massive assault on the...