We have a new battle report video up on our YouTube channel! Instead of a "live battle" format, this video is shorter, summarized report with images, video and narration. We're intending to do a series of short battle reports playing through the sea scenarios from the Raise the Black expansion. Next in the series will … Continue reading Anchored – English Royal Navy vs Juan Corso’s Corsairs Battle Report Video
Blood & Plunder Battle Report
Battle Reports are post-action summaries of actual Blood & Plunder games and scenarios we’ve played. These reports are a great way to see how a Nation or Factions you are interested in performs in combat. We hope you enjoy seeing our great photos of the pirate minis, ships and terrain in action.
We also have a collection of live action Blood & Plunder battle reports on YouTube.
Blood & Plunder
Battle Report Articles
Sloop Wars: Volume 4 – Live Battle Video
Sloop Wars Volume 4 is live on YouTube! This series of full length gameplay videos is designed to help new and intermediate players of Blood & Plunder get familiar with the basic flow of the game. Not every choice and rule is explained, but by watching a game being played out by players familiar with … Continue reading Sloop Wars: Volume 4 – Live Battle Video
Sloop Wars: Volume 3 Video
Sloop Wars Volume 3 is live on YouTube. This series of full length gameplay videos is designed to help new and intermediate players of Blood & Plunder get familiar with the basic flow of the game. Not every choice and rule is explained, but by watching a game being played out by players familiar with … Continue reading Sloop Wars: Volume 3 Video
Guest Battle Report: Michael Verity – Spanish Militia vs. Dutch Caribbean Militia
The following is a guest article battle report from a game from the recent 2023 Summer of Plunder campaign. Thanks to Michael Verity for letting feature his game here. Game Setup & Special Rules Night Raid Scenario. Adjustable visibility range with chance to increase or decrease from starting 15" (WH dice) each turn for passing … Continue reading Guest Battle Report: Michael Verity – Spanish Militia vs. Dutch Caribbean Militia
Blood & Plunder at The St. Augustine History Festival
Guest article by Garrett Swader. Photos by Jake Farris Playing Blood & Plunder in St. Augustine Sometimes I have the urge to reconnect with the past and experience the history our hobby represents. Or sometimes I just feel like playing a game outside. Recently I had the privilege to participate in a destination game of … Continue reading Blood & Plunder at The St. Augustine History Festival
Sloop Wars Vol. 1 Battle Report Video
We're bringing back out YouTube battle report videos! Check out this 100 point sloop battle between Guy and Joseph. Using army lists from Raise the Black, we built 100 point forces using the new plastic sloop model from the 2 player starter set. This is a pretty quick game of the most basic Encounter scenario. … Continue reading Sloop Wars Vol. 1 Battle Report Video
Adepticon 2023 Blood & Plunder Tournament Report
Adepticon is one of the larger wargaming conventions in the USA and Firelock Games was able to attend as a vendor and event-host, making it a big event for Blood & Plunder (and Oak & Iron) this year! The Blood & Pigment Crew (half of us were able to go) was commissioned to run the … Continue reading Adepticon 2023 Blood & Plunder Tournament Report
Beached Ship Scenario – Blood & Plunder Battle Report
Please enjoy this battle report on a game of the Beached Ship scenario from Raise the Black. Focusing on the Golden Age of Piracy and Queen Anne’s War in the early 18th century, Raise the Black has 15 new scenarios based on common engagements of the period. In this scenario, the Spanish Guarda Costas have … Continue reading Beached Ship Scenario – Blood & Plunder Battle Report
Featured 
Battle Report – New England Privateers vs Dutch Navy
Time for another Blood & Plunder battle report! In this 200 point sea battle, my New England Privateers attempt to control the field and gain the weather gauge on Bryan's Dutch Navy. Forces I used the New England Privateers force from Fire on the Frontier. This force rewards using Veteran models and upgrades the Officer … Continue reading Battle Report – New England Privateers vs Dutch Navy
Featured 
Campaign Battle Report – Run with the Loot
This is another special guest post by Michael Verity. This battle report was submitted as part of the 2022 Summer of Plunder Campaign and Michael gave us permission to publish it here. This is a custom scenario where one side is trying to remove treasure from a town and escape. Enjoy! Last scenario, and reported … Continue reading Campaign Battle Report – Run with the Loot
Featured 
Campaign Battle Report – The Great Swamp Fight
This is a special guest post by by Michael Verity. These photos and the game summary were submitted as part of the Summer of Plunder Campaign and he gave us permission to publish it here. Forces straight from the Fire on the Frontier scenario roster, the tabletop suggested terrain set up and six turns. The … Continue reading Campaign Battle Report – The Great Swamp Fight
Featured 
Battle Report: North American English Militia vs. French Caribbean Militia
By Joseph Forster Time for a quick battle report! This battle pitted my North American English Militia against Bryan's French Caribbean Militia in the Raid scenario. The Forces I played a 200 point North American English Militia force led by Samuel Mosely. The force ability for the North American English Militia faction is getting an … Continue reading Battle Report: North American English Militia vs. French Caribbean Militia
Live Battle Report Video: Spanish Corsairs vs Flibustier Nau
Here's a full length battle video of an amphibious custom scenario built around the Treadwheel Crane. https://youtu.be/oqTNWvdvjIQ This battle features tons of the great 4Ground terrain from the Ports of Plunder series.
Featured 
St. Augustine Cattle Stampede Scenario – Battle Report
During the 17th century, livestock was a crucial component of the economy and society. Cattle, horses, pigs, and other animals provided food, clothing, and transportation. They were often used as a form of currency and were often traded with Native American tribes. Livestock also played a vital role in agriculture, as they provided the necessary … Continue reading St. Augustine Cattle Stampede Scenario – Battle Report
Live Battle Video – French Raiders vs. Caribbean Tribes
Here is our first foray into live recorded battle reports. Please enjoy this 200 point land game between Joseph and Guy where we test out the in-development French Raiders against the Caribbean Tribes. Let the Fatigue rain down! https://youtu.be/_f6lXKlnr7U We had some technical difficulties with 2 of the cameras we used so this video has … Continue reading Live Battle Video – French Raiders vs. Caribbean Tribes