We focus almost exclusively on Blood & Plunder on this blog, but there are other Pirate games out there! In this review we look at Merchants & Marauders, a pirate board game published by Z-Man Games. DISCLAIMER: As of writing this (December 2025), this game has been hard to find for a couple years. I've … Continue reading Merchants & Marauders – Pirate Board Game Review
Reviews
Blood & Plunder Dice from Baron of Dice – Product Review
by Dan Carlson With the start of the Summer of Plunder, the illustrious Baron of Dice dropped one hell of a bombardment: new dice for Blood and Plunder, Port Royal, and Oak and Iron! Baron of Dice is well known for their high-quality, silicone mold-made resin dice, and this newest offering from them collects high … Continue reading Blood & Plunder Dice from Baron of Dice – Product Review
Men of Iron: The Sailors in Blood and Plunder
Blood and Plunder is one of the only 28mm Skirmish games I know of that features naval combat as both a fun game mechanic and selling point. If you are looking to go to sea, you will need sailors in your Force List for various tasks from manning artillery, making repairs, and adjusting your sails. … Continue reading Men of Iron: The Sailors in Blood and Plunder
Monument Hobbies Blood & Plunder Paint Set Review
Firelock Games has recently released a paint set specifically tailored to the Blood and Plunder miniature line. I snagged myself a set, and so I want to share my experience with the paints. Background When I started painting miniatures in 2017, I took a very "budget approach". At the time I was researching and looking … Continue reading Monument Hobbies Blood & Plunder Paint Set Review
Light Frigate – Blood & Plunder Ship Overview
The Firelock Games Light Frigate is a small warship made for combat and commonly used by the Guarda Costas and pirate hunters. Light Frigates are robust vessels which are designed to mimic their larger counter parts while keeping up with the smaller ships they pursued. This article breaks down all the stats, attributes, and … Continue reading Light Frigate – Blood & Plunder Ship Overview
6th Rate Frigate – Blood & Plunder Ship Overview
The Firelock Games 6th Rate Frigate is a warship made for coastal protection, commerce raiding, and often pirate hunting. The 6th Rate is a robust vessel designed to be fast, heavily armed, and maintain a shallow draft. This article breaks down all the stats, attributes, and capabilities of the 6th Rate Frigate model in … Continue reading 6th Rate Frigate – Blood & Plunder Ship Overview
A Guide to Blood & Plunder Stat Cards
One of the helpful accessories Firelock Games has produced are the sets of Blood & Plunder stat cards. There are several stat card expansion packs available now and you might be wondering which pack(s) you might need. In this article, we will look at the different kinds of stat cards you'll find in these packs, … Continue reading A Guide to Blood & Plunder Stat Cards
Imperial Struggle – Pirate Board Game Review
We focus almost exclusively on Blood & Plunder on this blog, but there are other Pirate games out there! In this review we look at Imperial Struggle, medium/heavy weight strategy board game published by GMT Games. Basic Details for Imperial Struggle Board Game 2 Players 120-240 Minutes Ages 14+ Designed by Ananda Gupta & Jason … Continue reading Imperial Struggle – Pirate Board Game Review
New Blood & Plunder Faction Sets from Firelock Games
Firelock Games has been pumping out new products lately! Today we get to look at 3 new Blood & Plunder "Faction Sets" that are designed to go along with the Fire on the Frontier expansion book. What Are These New Faction Sets? These new products are much like the original "Nation Box" that were part … Continue reading New Blood & Plunder Faction Sets from Firelock Games
Treasure Island – Pirate Board Game Review
We focus almost exclusively on Blood & Plunder on this blog, but there are other Pirate games out there! In this review we look at Treasure Island, a pirate board game published by Matagot. Basic Details for Treasure Island Board Game 2-5 Players 45-60 Minutes Ages 10+ Designed by Marc Paquin Art by Vincent Dutrait … Continue reading Treasure Island – Pirate Board Game Review
Sails for Blood & Plunder Ships
Ships are one of the most striking aspects of Blood & Plunder. Sails are one of the most striking parts of a ship in Blood & Plunder! But, the ship kits don't come with sails at al, so you are left to your own devices to craft a set of sails for your Blood & … Continue reading Sails for Blood & Plunder Ships
Blood & Plunder Blackbeard vs Maynard 2- Player Starter Set
Raise the Black introduced a brand new 2-Player Starter Set for Blood and Plunder based on Blackbeard's last battle. This set offers new players a way to get into Blood and Plunder at a reasonable cost. For veteran players, the kit is an easy way to add two ships and 26 miniatures to their collection. … Continue reading Blood & Plunder Blackbeard vs Maynard 2- Player Starter Set
Using Blood & Plunder Pirate Ships in Dungeons & Dragons
Playing Dungeons and Dragons is an exciting adventure where players can take on the roles of different characters and embark on epic quests. One of the most thrilling experiences in D&D is playing as a pirate crew on a ship, navigating treacherous waters and facing dangerous foes. With the right group of players and a … Continue reading Using Blood & Plunder Pirate Ships in Dungeons & Dragons
Fire on the Frontier – Blood & Plunder Expansion Book Review
This is a review of the Blood & Plunder expansion Fire on the Frontier by Firelock Games released in early 2022. Fire on the Frontier is full of things I like. I have played several games using the new factions, rules, and scenarios. This review details this book's contents, how I feel about them, and … Continue reading Fire on the Frontier – Blood & Plunder Expansion Book Review