Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
"Saga: The Crescent and The Cross" is a miniatures skirmish wargame set during the Crusades (late Medieval). From the Gripping Beast website: "Full colour hardback book, 120 pages.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Dice Rolling
Roll dice to introduce uncertainty into actions, production, movement, or resolution.
Line of Sight
Visibility between pieces determines valid targets, movement, or effects.
Simulation
Model a real or imagined system through detailed cause-and-effect rules.
Variable Player Powers
Each player has different abilities, restrictions, or strategic advantages.
Read the full game description
"Saga: The Crescent and The Cross" is a miniatures skirmish wargame set during the Crusades (late Medieval). From the Gripping Beast website: "Full colour hardback book, 120 pages. Comes with 6 cardstock Battle Boards and a Quick Reference Sheet. Contains full SAGA rules, details and rules for six new factions from the Age of The Crusades, new rules for Dogs of War units & Priests plus new scenarios."