Ahoy, privateers and powder monkeys! The Summer of Plunder is back! Blood & Plunder or Oak & Iron, this global community campaign is your chance to hoist the colors, rep your faction, and leave your mark on the high seas. Summer of Plunder is a big event with multiple moving parts and can be a … Continue reading Summer of Plunder FAQ
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Blood & Plunder at NashCon 2025
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 … Continue reading Blood & Plunder at NashCon 2025
2025 Summer of Plunder Prize List
Summer of Plunder Prize List 2024 Summer of Plunder Prize Pile Plunder is a big part of the Summer of PLUNDER. Every year we award a boatload of prizes and this year we have a 6TH RATE full of plunder to send out to players over the course of the campaign. We have several of … Continue reading 2025 Summer of Plunder Prize List
Summer of Plunder 2025 – All the Rules & Info
Summer of Plunder 2025 marks the fifth annual worldwide community event for players of Blood & Plunder, Oak & Iron, and Port Royal by Firelock Games. This global campaign offers a fun and engaging way for players to: Connect for games Participate in shared objectives Share battle reports Showcase miniatures Team up with other players … Continue reading Summer of Plunder 2025 – All the Rules & Info
AdeptiCon 2025 – Blood & Plunder Sea Tournament Recap
AdeptiCon 2025 set sail for a new location moving from Schaumburg, IL to Milwaukee, WI. Once again the Blood & Pigment crew hosted a variety of Blood & Plunder wargaming events at the convention, including the ever-popular Sea Tournament. Players from across the community tested their skills in a series of competitive matchups, navigating shifting … Continue reading AdeptiCon 2025 – Blood & Plunder Sea Tournament Recap
Volunteer as a Summer of Plunder Commander
The Summer of Plunder is fast approaching, and we need a few more bold leaders to join the crew of volunteers! This epic global Blood & Plunder event brings players together to compete, tell stories, and shape the tides of war—but none of it happens without dedicated Commanders to lead their factions to glory. As … Continue reading Volunteer as a Summer of Plunder Commander
Blood & Plunder – Open Play / Competitive Events at Adepticon
We are just a few weeks away from Adepticon 2025 - March 26-30th. We are hosting a bevy of Blood & Plunder events at Adepticon including some Open Play sessions and some optional competitive scenarios for up to 4 players per table. In this article, we'll dive into those competitive events and share the details … Continue reading Blood & Plunder – Open Play / Competitive Events at Adepticon
Blood & Plunder Escalation League Guidelines
An Escalation League offers players a structured and engaging way to expand their Blood & Plunder forces while enjoying the hobby in its entirety. This campaign-style format encourages participants to collect, assemble, paint, and play over time. Starting small, with manageable point levels and a single Nation or Faction, players gradually increase their forces and … Continue reading Blood & Plunder Escalation League Guidelines
Blood & Plunder “Ask Me Anything” Live Stream with Mike Tuñez
Mike Tuñez playing Blood & plunder Join us for a special Blood & Plunder Developer "Ask Me Anything" and community chat on Thursday, December 26th, at 5:00 PM EST! We’ll cover: The Latest Errata – Get insights into updates and clarifications. Ask the Developers – Your chance to ask questions directly to the team. Look … Continue reading Blood & Plunder “Ask Me Anything” Live Stream with Mike Tuñez
How to Make Sugarcane Terrain for under $12
Creating immersive wargaming terrain in Blood & Plunder is one of the key to bringing your tabletop wargames to life. In this guide, we'll walk through the simple steps to craft 28mm scale sugarcane fields on a budget. The process uses some simple accessible materials to transform your tabletop into a rich, tropical battleground featuring … Continue reading How to Make Sugarcane Terrain for under $12
Top Recommendations for Palm Trees & Jungle Wargaming Scatter Terrain
The world of Blood & Plunder covers a fairly expansive timeframe from the 17th-18th Centuries and reaches into theaters from South America to the Canadian region of North America. But the majority of the action happens in the Caribbean regions of the Spanish Main. That region is lush with thick jungles and palm trees. So today that's … Continue reading Top Recommendations for Palm Trees & Jungle Wargaming Scatter Terrain
Plunder Like a Pirate Day 2024 – After Action Report
On September 21st, just 2 days after International Talk Like a Pirate Day, Enchanted Gaming Emporium in Murray, KY, became the stage for "Plunder Like a Pirate Day!". This event featured a Blood & Plunder tournament with a unique twist. Rather than a single theme of all land or all sea events like most tournaments, … Continue reading Plunder Like a Pirate Day 2024 – After Action Report
Swedish/Dutch Captain Sven Svensson Skute – Certified Buttkicker
Captain Sven Svensson Skute was a Swedish militia commander who helped to protect and establish New Sweden in the modern-day Delaware/Pennsylvania/New Jersey area. A young man of great promise he showed resolve and bravery while commanding his men effectively. Capt. Skute is featured in the No Peace Beyond the Line expansion book. In this article, … Continue reading Swedish/Dutch Captain Sven Svensson Skute – Certified Buttkicker
Week 9 Campaign Map & Objective Update – Summer of Plunder 2024
Oh man... are you excited to see the results yet? Is your suspense at level 11? I know mine is! This is the FINAL Campaign Map Update from the 2024 Summer of Plunder. We'll discuss the final outcomes of the campaign combat and announce the nation that emerged as a final winner. This has been … Continue reading Week 9 Campaign Map & Objective Update – Summer of Plunder 2024
Week 8 Campaign Map & Objective Update – Summer of Plunder 2024
As we close out Week 8 of the "Summer of Plunder 2024", the campaign isn't just heating up -- it's on FIRE! Players from across the globe have been battling it out, with each faction vying for dominance in this high-stakes war. This week's update brings yet another round of significant changes to the landscape. … Continue reading Week 8 Campaign Map & Objective Update – Summer of Plunder 2024