Crusade and Revolution: The Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939
- Players
- 2
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 480 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.3 / 5
- Year
- 2013
About the game
Crusade and Revolution: The Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939 is a card-driven, point-to-point strategic wargame that simulates the full course of the Spanish Civil War. Based on the system of Ted Raicer's Paths of Glory, two players command the Nationalist or Republican forces, balancing historical events, troop movement, and offensives across three distinct campaign phases. Each card offers a difficult choice between playing its event, using it for operations, redeployment, or replacements. It's a deep, lengthy simulation with a full campaign running 8+ hours.
Hobbli's Notes
We respect this as a serious, historically grounded card-driven wargame for dedicated hobbyists who love the CDG genre pioneered by Paths of Glory and Twilight Struggle. The three-phase campaign structure elegantly mirrors the war's real escalation from irregular skirmishes to full army clashes. It's a significant time and rules investment, so it's not for casual tables. A rewarding choice for serious wargamers interested in the Spanish Civil War.
What we like
- Deep, historically authentic simulation of the Spanish Civil War.
- Well-regarded card-driven wargame system based on Paths of Glory.
- Three campaign phases add structural variety and escalation.
- High replayability for dedicated wargamers.
Keep in mind
- Very long playtime, up to 8+ hours for a full campaign.
- High rules complexity demands a serious time investment.
- Strictly two-player, limiting group flexibility.
Who it's for
Best for ages 14+ dedicated wargamers experienced with card-driven systems; strictly a two-player, high-commitment strategy game.
