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
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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
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
Amaro “Pargo” – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniature
It's time to take a look at the Spanish pirate in the Pirates of Legend Captains Box! Of the 10 legendary minis in this box, Amaro "Pargo" Rodriguez Felipe is the only character not found in the Pirates chapter of Raise the Black. Spain has been a bit light on "Legendary Commanders" in this game … Continue reading Amaro “Pargo” – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniature
The Spanish Nationality and Factions in Blood & Plunder
In Blood & Plunder, each nationality has certain distinctive attributes that make them interesting and unique. Within each Nation, there are various Factions that let you play very different styles of armies, all historically based. In this article, we will look at what makes the Spanish Nation unique in Blood & Plunder, and then give … Continue reading The Spanish Nationality and Factions in Blood & Plunder
Battle Report – Guarda Costas vs French Buccaneers
After playing a quick 2-turn game pitting the Natives vs the French Buccaneers, Bryan and I decided to play again but I would swap out my Natives for a 200 point Guarda Costas Force. The ForcesBryan ran essentially the same French Buccaneer Force as the last game except he swapped out the Carpenter for a … Continue reading Battle Report – Guarda Costas vs French Buccaneers
Three Player Battle Report – Guarda Costas vs English
This was an experimental game 3 player game, 1 player at 300 and two players at a combined 315 points. It was also a "make up" campaign game for one of the guys in our local group that didn't get his regularly scheduled game in. Guy played a 300 point Spanish Merchant Frigate, Kevin played … Continue reading Three Player Battle Report – Guarda Costas vs English
Spanish Guarda Costas – A Faction Breakdown
The Guarda Costas was the original seagoing Spanish faction when the game was released and while there are some other solid choices for taking Spain out on the waves, the Guarda Costas has some unique advantages. Faction Rules I was surprised to see the Guarda Costas has the +2 on the roll to determine attacker … Continue reading Spanish Guarda Costas – A Faction Breakdown