NashCon 2025 is being held August 14-17, 2025, one of the HMGS’s historical miniature gaming conventions in the southeast. Held annually in Franklin, Tennessee (a suburb of Nashville). The event offers a wide variety of miniature games, not just historicals. This year Blood & Pigment will be hosting Blood & Plunder and Port Royal events throughout the weekend.
Whether you’re new to the game or a long-time fan, NashCon is a great opportunity to meet other players, see detailed terrain and painted miniatures in action, and take part in a growing wargaming community.
NashCon 2025 Details
NashCon is an annual tabletop wargaming convention held August 14- 17 in Nashville, Tennessee. It features a wide range of miniature games, tournaments, vendors, and hobby events for players of all skill levels. Hosted by the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society–MidSouth, it’s a major gathering point for historical and fantasy wargaming enthusiasts in the region.
The first gaming session will be Friday morning at 9:00 am. The registration desk will open Thursday night at 8:00 pm and space will be available for open gaming Thursday night after 8:00 pm.
Where is NashCon held?
At the Sheraton Music City Hotel & Convention Center
777 McGavock Pike, Nashville, Tennessee 37214
How Much Is It?
- One day passes are $30
- Weekend Passes are $45
- $5 discount for all HGMS members
- Registering for tournament events is “weird” at NashCON. If you preregister for a Tournament, you get a free weekend pass. But at first glance, the tournament price looks higher than it should be. It’s essentially $5 for the tournament and you get a free badge… if you come for the weekend. If you only want to come for the single day… it is $20, but you might be able to negotiate with NasCON organizers on site.
- Standard events are typically free with entry passes.
Blood & Plunder Demos / Narrative Event
We will be offering two opportunities to play Blood & Plunder. These events are available to veteran and new players. We’ll have tables available for experienced players and also offer opportunities to learn to play the greatest pirate game on the planet!
“Flames of Tobago” – Narrative / Learn to Play Event
Historical Background
In 1677, the Dutch and French were locked in a brutal colonial struggle over the island of Tobago in the Caribbean. The island was torn by conflict multiple times, but in December the French launched a major campaign to seize the Dutch-held colony. The French landed a substantial force and attacked the Dutch fortifications, leading to a destructive battle and began a scorched earth campaign against the rest of the island. This scenario zooms in on a skirmish within that larger conflict, where the Dutch attempt to defend a key sugar plantation and nearby supply outpost from an advancing French landing force coming through the jungle.
- When: Friday, 2 pm – 6pm
- Game Type: Narrative Demo / Learn to Play
- # of Players: 8 Max (2 tables of 2v2)
- Experience Required: None
- All materials provided
- Optional: Players may bring a 150-point Land force of any Nation/Faction (Spanish, English, Pirates, etc.) or use a premade Dutch or French loaner force.
Blood & Plunder Sea Tournament
Join us for a Blood & Plunder Sea Tournament at NashCon! This event will feature 250-point naval forces using any Nation and Faction from the official rules. Players will compete in a series of 3 naval engagements, testing their skill in maneuvering, gunnery, and boarding tactics on the high seas.
Whether you’re sailing for glory, gold, or bragging rights, this tournament promises intense action and a great time for new and experienced captains alike.
Sea Tournament Event Details
Official FIRELOCK GAMES Blood & Plunder SEA Tournament. 250pts any faction, any era. Swiss format. 3 rounds, prizes (TBD) will be awarded.
Unfortunately, NashCon schedules games in large 4-hour blocks and is unwilling to adjust the schedule. The tournament will run three 110-minute rounds. We’ll do two rounds before lunch and the final round after. Which means we will be done earlier than the 6 pm mark, but that may give you time to visit the vendor hall.
- When: Saturday
- Session 1 – 9 am – 1 pm
- Session 2 – 2 pm – 6 pm (done early c 5 pm)
- Game Type: Tournament
- # of Players: 16 Max
- Experience Required: Some
- Cost: TBD
- Prizes: TBD
- Requirements: Players may bring a 250-point Seaforce of any Nation/Faction.
- Rules/Tournament Packet: (see below)
Schedule
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| 9:00 a.m. – All players registered 9:20 a.m. – Begin First Round 11:10 a.m. – End First Round 11:25 a.m. – Begin Second Round Part 1 12:30 p.m. – Lunch Break (1 hour) 1:40 p.m. – Resume Second Round Part 2 2:45 p.m. – End Second Round (100 minutes total) 2:55 p.m. – Begin Third Round 4:45 p.m. – End Third Round 5:00 p.m. – Prizes Awarded |
Sea Tournament Packet and Preregistration Form
- Forces will be validated before the tournament starts and it is really important that we get most of that done in advance so the event can start on time.
- Please, PLEASE, PLEASE submit your force for validation ahead of time, right here! If you can’t submit ahead of time, you need to show up at least 30 minutes before the event starts.
Please use the form below to validate your force, using the Blood & Plunder Online Force Builder link:
Port Royal – Learn To Play Demos
Learn to play Port Royal, a small band brawl scale miniature game by Firelock Games. On June 7th, 1692, a devastating 7.5 magnitude earthquake event devastated the town, causing significant ground liquefaction, a tsunami, landslides, and killing thousands. Your company will explore the ruins of the city looking for loot to recover and gain experience and renown. In this session, you will use a pre-generated company to learn the rules while exploring and plundering the ruins
- When: Friday, 9 am – 1 pm.
- Game Type: Demo / Learn to Play
- # of Players: 8 Max (2 tables of 2v2)
- Experience Required: None
- All Materials and loaner forces provided.
- Optional: Players may bring a 30 Pieces of Eight force of any faction.
Final Thoughts
NashCon is a smaller convention with an attendance of 600-800 people, but it is a fun time and an amazing wargaming event. We look forward to visiting Nashville. Make sure you register at NashCon.org and preregister your tournament force! See you in August!
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