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Fistful of TOWs (3rd edition)

Author: Ty Beard & Paul Minson

Published: 2011

Price: $65 hard cover; $40 PDF

Length: 470 pgs

Genre: Twentieth Century, mechanized warfare
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​Scale: Divisional

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Tom's
Score

79

"A tight set of rules that will let you run large, mechanized battles from WW2 to the Modern period with an important balance of emphasis on man and machine."
Presentation: 9 of 10
Playability: 9 of 10
Mechanics: 8 of 10
Historical Flavor: 7 of 10
​Support: 6 of 10

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Jon's
Score

75

"Players command brigades and divisions in operational level combat with good rules with the right historical flavor, but lacking in support."
Presentation: 7 of 10
Playability: 8 of 10
Mechanics: 8 of 10
Historical Flavor: 8 of 10
​Support: 4 of 10

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Greg's Score

72

"Though it covers far too much scope in all 20th Century warfare, FFT3 is fun, fast, and one of my favorites."
Presentation: 6 of 10
Playability: 9 of 10
Mechanics: 7 of 10
Historical Flavor: 6 of 10
​Support: 6 of 10

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Tony's Score

71

"Don't let a high page count scare you. These rules cover it all and cover it well. You need to give these rules a try!"
Presentation: 7 of 10
Playability: 8 of 10
Mechanics: 7 of 10
Historical Flavor: 7 of 10
​Support: 5 of 10

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Chal's Score

68

"Though a generalist set of rules, it does a very good job handling large-scale operations that still have a tactical feel."
Presentation: 6 of 10
Playability: 7 of 10
Mechanics: 8 of 10
Historical Flavor: 6 of 10
​Support: 5 of 10

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Keith's Score

56

"Bland but comprehensive. Feels generic, but does work for the level of play."
Presentation: 4 of 10
Playability: 8 of 10
Mechanics: 6 of 10
Historical Flavor: 3 of 10
​Support: 4 of 10

Club Consensus
70 = "Highly Recommended"


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