The Summer of Plunder campaign starts in just about a week on May 30th! The main goal of the campaign is to encourage people to get out and play some fun games. So don't let any of the delightfully complicated system below distract you from that! But part of the campaign is a overarching game … Continue reading 2026 Summer of Plunder Campaign Rules System
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AdeptiCon 2026 – Blood & Plunder Sea Tournament Recap
By Jason Klotz, Sea Tournament TO The Blood & Pigment team once again returned to Milwaukee for AdeptiCon 2026. We helped host a full schedule of Blood & Plunder events. The Sea Tournament remained one of the convention’s most active competitive offerings, drawing players from across the community. We had a solid turnout and a … Continue reading AdeptiCon 2026 – Blood & Plunder Sea Tournament Recap
French Flibustiers– Wave 2 Blood & Plunder Miniature Preview
Intro More Wave 2 minis! The Decade of Plunder Kickstarter project recently concluded, but we still have a lot of minis to showcase. Today we have the new set of French Flibustiers, expertly painted by Dr. D. New Wave 2 Flibustiers Sculpts This unit represent the classic 17th century buccaneer, well armed, highly skilled, and … Continue reading French Flibustiers– Wave 2 Blood & Plunder Miniature Preview
Guide to the 2026 Summer of Plunder Campaign Map
The 2026 Summer of Plunder is just around the corner! One of the elements of the campaign is a team competition to dominate the new world on the campaign map through players and commanders working together to strategize and coordinate troop placement and movement. You can find the full rules for the campaign system here, … Continue reading Guide to the 2026 Summer of Plunder Campaign Map
2026 Summer of Plunder Objectives & Scenarios
The Summer of Plunder offers a unique Objective & Scenario every week. Below is the schedule for each of the weekly objectives and scenarios for the 2026 campaign. Hopefully, this will help you plan out your weekly objectives and local gaming group events. These would be a simple list, but the campaign provides objectives for … Continue reading 2026 Summer of Plunder Objectives & Scenarios
Final Prizes & Awards – 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off
In its fourth year, the Great Pirate Paint Off broke records of both quantity and quality in 2026! With 562 entries of Commanders, Units, Terrain, Oak & Iron ships, Characters, Blood & Plunder ships, & Port Royal minis, Firelock Games painting community outdid itself! We have concluded all the People's Choice categories and we have … Continue reading Final Prizes & Awards – 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off
Ships & Forces People’s Choice Winners – 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off
The votes are in and we have some final winners to announce! The Blood & Plunder Ship and Force categories have concluded and the public has weighed in. Behold, the winners! This is the penultimate post for this year's painting contest. There will be one final post with big batch of prizes in the next … Continue reading Ships & Forces People’s Choice Winners – 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off
French Call to Arms – 2026 Summer of Plunder Campaign
FRENCH CALL TO ARMS Liberté, égalité, fraternité The King of France requests your strength in his conquest of The New World. The divine Louis XIV calls upon the young, the brave, the faithful, and the resolute to rid these new lands of our European enemies. We go to war for our dear Queen, Anne of … Continue reading French Call to Arms – 2026 Summer of Plunder Campaign
Dutch Call to Arms – 2026 Summer of Plunder Campaign
DUTCH CALL TO ARMS Zac Small - Dutch Commander 2026 Summer of Plunder I Zac (the small) Small, after being dubiously selected (something to do with bribery involving tulips) pledge my sword and shot to the Dutch Republic. We fight for something greater than ourselves. Trade networks! Let the goods and gold flow! Greetings all … Continue reading Dutch Call to Arms – 2026 Summer of Plunder Campaign
Pirate Call to Arms – 2026 Summer of Plunder Campaign
PIRATE CALL TO ARMS To all cutthroats and corsairs of the sea, buccaneers, swashbucklers, and all sailors seeking to live free. War has come again. Once more, the great powers circle each other. So ready your crews, trim your sails, and keep a weather eye to the horizon. The English and the Dutch stand together, … Continue reading Pirate Call to Arms – 2026 Summer of Plunder Campaign
Spanish Call to Arms – 2026 Summer of Plunder
Spanish Call to Arms Greetings brave Soldados in the Indies, Tomorrow I board a ship bound for the Indies and La Cuba. I enjoyed my time in retirement. Recent events however have endeavored to call me to action again. Carlos II has perished and left the crown to Felipe, Duke of Anjou, grandson of the … Continue reading Spanish Call to Arms – 2026 Summer of Plunder
British Call to Arms – 2026 Summer of Plunder Campaign
British Call to Arms 2026 With the proudest of hearts I, Admiral Riley “The Newt” Faulk, will take lead of the British with Leftenant Kyle Hilliker assisting to rally the men. The Queen has called upon all of her British forces, so we may lead by example in this test of courage. Doing so will … Continue reading British Call to Arms – 2026 Summer of Plunder Campaign
Native American Call to Arms – 2026 Summer of Plunder Campaign
Native Call to Arms! Once more the invaders try to take our ancestral lands, and I call out to you, my fellow braves, to once more sharpen your blades and make ready to defend our home. Last year under the guidance of the Walking Eagle and the hard work of the players the Native Faction … Continue reading Native American Call to Arms – 2026 Summer of Plunder Campaign
2026 Summer of Plunder Dates & Info
The Summer of Plunder is only a few weeks away! This year the campaign will run from May 28th-August 2 with lots of opportunities for pirate gaming, plunder gaining, and friendly competition. If you're new to this campaign, it's a big "play more" event held over the summer. Featuring fun events for your local store, … Continue reading 2026 Summer of Plunder Dates & Info
Organized Play Kit – Summer of Plunder 2026
The Summer of Plunder campaign is just around the corner! Firelock Games has partnered with us here at Blood & Pigment and together we've made a substantial Organized Play kit this year. Here are the details! 2026 Summer of Plunder Organized Play Kit This year's kit focuses on providing each of the 6 main nationalities … Continue reading Organized Play Kit – Summer of Plunder 2026