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
Dutch

Dutch

The Dutch excel at sea and are always eager to get into a brawl. They are extremely well-equipped and dangerous.
Faction Guides
- Dutch Caribbean Militia
- Dutch Navy
- Dutch Privateers
- Dutch North American Militia
- Heyn’s Commissievaarders
- Piet Heyn
Faction Video Guides
Dutch Faction Articles
Below are our latest articles regarding the Dutch for Blood & Plunder. These include faction info, commander models, early colonial Spanish terrain, and more!
Sloop Wars Volume 2 – Live Battle Video
Please enjoy this full length Blood & Plunder battle report video in our Sloop Wars series. This is a 150 point battle featuring 2 Balandras from the 2 player starter set. Dan & Jason made the force lists that Joseph & Guy play in this video pushing them to play out of their comfort zone. … Continue reading Sloop Wars Volume 2 – Live Battle Video
Dutch Call to Arms – 2023 Summer of Plunder
Broederen, de tijd is gekomen om te strijden tegen het onrecht in de koloniën. Te lang hebben de Spanjaarden, de Engelsen, de frivole Fransen en de Goddeloze piraten alle ruimte gekregen om ons territorium aan te vallen. De tijd is gekomen om terug te pakken wat ons toebehoort. Tijd om onze natie weer de schrik … Continue reading Dutch Call to Arms – 2023 Summer of Plunder
Dutch Caribbean Militia (Raise the Black): A Faction Overview
The Dutch Caribbean Militia are a preexisting Blood & Plunder faction, but they get a new update in the Raise the Black Expansion. This article covers all the details on the faction, units and commander options, tactics and force lists suggestions. While the Dutch are fading on the world stage in the early 18th Century, … Continue reading Dutch Caribbean Militia (Raise the Black): A Faction Overview
What Should I Buy After the Blood & Plunder Starter Box?
If you're just starting out with Blood & Plunder, it can be overwhelming to figure out what products to buy to get started. The 2-player Blackbeard vs Maynard Starter Box is a great place to start for Blood & Plunder. Assuming you've already picked that up, now what? This guide will help you know what … Continue reading What Should I Buy After the Blood & Plunder Starter Box?
Dutch Militie – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniatures
Here's a set of Dutch Militie painted up with Army Painter Speed Paints. There is a paint/product list at the bottom of this short article and some tips included between the photos. This unit is the basic militia unit for the various Dutch land factions in Blood & Plunder. This is a simple, but classic … Continue reading Dutch Militie – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniatures
Heyn’s Commissievaarders: Blood & Plunder Faction Review
An overview of Piet Heyn and his special faction in Blood & Plunder
Dutch Caribbean Militia – Historicon 2022
With this Dutch list, David Wolf placed in the top 3 at the Historicon 2022 Land Tournament. Nation: Dutch Commander: Experienced Dutch Militia Commander Points: 150 By David Wolf Dutch Caribbean Militia Tournament List Good Resolve, Inspiring on the Commander and the Grizzled Veteran's perks manage Fatigue. Solid ranger saves help the Boslopers get up … Continue reading Dutch Caribbean Militia – Historicon 2022
The Dutch in Blood & Plunder Video
Here's our video on the Dutch in Blood & Plunder. https://youtu.be/kWNsrCW6k0w You can find out written overview of the Dutch nationality on the blog here and more articles on the Dutch here. Check out the Ultimate Guide to Blood & Plunder Nations and Factions for more nation and factions reviews.
Dutch Navy: Blood & Plunder Faction Review
By Dan Carlson Ahoy there everybody! Cap’n Dan is here to go over the Dutch Navy and everything you need to know about playing them! Reasons for Playing the Dutch Navy: Being able to take Heavily Built on all the ships in your Force. Your main sailors are more well rounded than other Nationalities’ equivalents. Because … Continue reading Dutch Navy: Blood & Plunder Faction Review
Product Review – Things from the Basement Faction Boxes
By Joseph Forster Things from the Basement has some great Blood & Plunder support products on their website (and I think have been involved in the design of the Ports of Plunder line of buildings) and today we're going to look at their storage boxes. They have a full line of 7 "Faction Boxes," each … Continue reading Product Review – Things from the Basement Faction Boxes
Two Campaign Missions – Global Campaign
By Joseph Forster The Summer 2021 Blood & Plunder Global Community Campaign has been awesome so far! It's been great to see so many folks out there playing games, painting minis, and setting up awesome boards. There's about a month left in the campaign (end date is 9/11/21) and we still have plenty of prizes … Continue reading Two Campaign Missions – Global Campaign
Product Review – No Peace Beyond the Line
By Joseph Forster Blood & Plunder is a great game and if you're reading an article on this blog, I probably don't need to convince you of that. The core rulebook lays out the rules, provides a solid set of scenarios, and presents a selection of Spanish, English, French, and Pirate factions to play with. … Continue reading Product Review – No Peace Beyond the Line
Dutch North American Militia: Blood & Plunder Faction Review
By Dan Carlson While some people prefer fighting at sea, there’s a surprising amount of folks within the Blood and Plunder Community that prefer to fight on land. That role typically falls to factions based around Militias. For the Dutch, there are two flavors of militia: Caribbean Militia and North American Militia. Today, we’ll be … Continue reading Dutch North American Militia: Blood & Plunder Faction Review
Dutch Caribbean Militia: Blood & Plunder Faction Review
By Dan Carlson Author’s Note: For a good time if you are of-age, take a shot or a drink every time you read any form of the word “versatile” in this article! While some people prefer fighting at sea, there’s a surprising amount of folks within the Blood and Plunder Community that prefer to fight … Continue reading Dutch Caribbean Militia: Blood & Plunder Faction Review