This week, we’re taking a look at one of the defining moments in American history, a war that would change the face of the continent forever. If you’ve been itching to get into Black Powder, there are few better places to start than the American War of Independence! In 1765, a massive gulf was growing…
We’re racing through our series covering how to get started with various Black Powder 2 periods. This week, we’re disappearing into the forests of North America with the French-Indian War. The French-Indian War began in 1754 as tensions between British and French colonists in North America escalated. Fighting raged back and forth across the frontier…
We’re setting sail on some early medieval seas this week, with a lightning raid into the history behind some of history’s greatest explorers – the Viking Norse. If you’re looking to get into Hail Caesar, or try out the Shield Wall supplement, this is one of the best and most evocative places to start. The…
We’re continuing our series of articles on getting started with Black Powder 2. After the War of Spanish Succession last week, we’re diving into the Jacobite uprising of 1745! The bloody seeds that blossomed into the Jacobite Rising of 1745 were sown in the later part of the 17th century. After an act of parliament…
With the launch of Black Powder 2 just around the corner, we’re kicking off a series of articles exploring the various periods that are covered by the game, and just how easy it is to get started! This week, we’re taking a look at the Duke of Marlborough and the War of Spanish Succession. The…
With the launch of Black Powder 2 just around the corner, we’ve put together a quick guide to getting started with the new book, and what’s changed between the two editions. After 8 years, our best-selling book has had a bit of an update to improve the experience for you, the players. As you’ll see…
Welcome to the first entry in an exciting new series of articles following the exploits of Warlord staff members as they participate in an escalation campaign kicking off in the early days of the war, hurtling towards the dramatic climax in 1945. Why Four Star Generals I hear you cry? Well, we’ve each only got…
The most famous wargaming rendition of the Black Powder era is now being updated! Black Powder II rulebook PDF View in Store Black Powder II rulebook & Special Figure View in Store This book describes the Black Powder game and its various procedures and rules as played by the authors and their friends. The authors’…
You’ve got to see them to believe it – the detail on the upcoming Warlord Games plastic Afrika Korps is out of this world! We are proud to bring you our very own plastic German Afrika Korps! Everything you need for these 6 Afrika Korps troops, right down to your map and compass, is on this plastic…
If you’re thinking about jumping into Warlord’s new skirmish game Strontium Dog, you’ve probably seen the starter set entitled The Good, The Bad & The Mutie. By far the best way to get into the game, the box gives you everything you need to start playing. At £50/$60 the contents of the box are great…
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