Faction Video GuidesA CALL TO ARMS FROM NASSAU To All Sons and Daughters of the Sea, To Cutthroats, Corsairs, and Patriots of Fortune From the waters of Nassau, we find the sea doesn't sleep—she seethes, she schemes, she summons. Our brethren in Rhode Island, St. Thomas, and Tortuga call the same. The water churns and the wind … Continue reading Pirate Call to Arms! – 2025 Summer of Plunder
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Below are our latest articles regarding the Pirates for Blood & Plunder. These include faction info, commander models, early colonial Spanish terrain, and more!
Blood & Plunder Gameside Chat – Video Release
This video has been sitting in the wings for too long! This is kind of a bonus podcast episode where Joseph chats with Blood & Plunder player Bryan H after playing a fun game. Topics are varied and wandering but you may enjoy joining the gameside chat. https://youtu.be/ORnBw33EAeQ This was recorded after filming the Sloop … Continue reading Blood & Plunder Gameside Chat – Video Release
Capture the Surgeon – Battle Report Video
Check out our new battle report video! This video focuses on the amphibious version of the Capture the Surgeon scenario from Raise the Black. https://youtu.be/mxZYGgOTIAA Capture the Surgeon Battle Report This video is a battle report on the Capture the Surgeon scenario from the Raise the Black expansion book. At 200 points, this game opened … Continue reading Capture the Surgeon – Battle Report Video
Caesar’s Men – Blood & Plunder Faction Review
by Dan Carlson With the release of Raise the Black, the Pirates not only became a full-fledged nation, but gained access to lots of juicy new characters. One of these new characters is Caesar, known to more people who consume pirate media as Black Caesar. His legend is vast, and his Blood and Plunder Force … Continue reading Caesar’s Men – Blood & Plunder Faction Review
Rackham, Bonny, & Read’s Last Battle – Special Blood & Plunder Scenario
A while back Firelock Games published a special Blood & Plunder scenario in the Game Trader Magazine (GTM) and it appears it snuck under the radar! In issue 284 (October 2023), you can find Rackham, Read, and Bonny's Last Battle on p.20. Let's take a look at this fun historical scenario! Coming in at 115 … Continue reading Rackham, Bonny, & Read’s Last Battle – Special Blood & Plunder Scenario
The Storm!- Bellamy’s Pirates vs Hornigold’s Privateers Battle Report Video
We have a new Blood & Plunder battle report video up on our YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/9EG1lPn8994 This video continues our series on going through the Blood & Plunder Sea Scenarios in the Raise the Black expansion book. We have already released videos on the Anchored and Listless scenarios and today we have The Storm scenario! … Continue reading The Storm!- Bellamy’s Pirates vs Hornigold’s Privateers Battle Report Video
Pirate Call to Arms! – 2024 Summer of Plunder
Pirate Call to Arms! Pirate Captains…we’re back! Yes me hearties, your Pirate Commander and Lt. Commander are back…roles reversed, but with the same drive and enthusiasm for this year’s campaign. To all those landlubbers…the scourge of the Caribbean, Eastern Seaboard of the Americas, the African Coast, Indian Ocean, Baltic and Mediterranean seas have arrived! The … Continue reading Pirate Call to Arms! – 2024 Summer of Plunder
“Pirate Flame Throwers” Firepot Tournament Force – AdeptiCon ’24
AdeptiCon 2024 has just finished up, but the smoke has barely cleared. This year's Blood & Plunder events went well, with the Sea Tournament being am extremely fiery affair. This is an overview of my (Jason Klotz) winning force list for the tournament. It covers the force breakdown, deployment, and setup, along with tips and … Continue reading “Pirate Flame Throwers” Firepot Tournament Force – AdeptiCon ’24
Fire at Sea! Golden Age Pirates 3rd Place Tournament Force – AdeptiCon 2024
Guest Post by Christian Busch - Fire at Sea: Adepticon 2024 200 point Sea Tournament Danby, James Francis; Ship on Fire; Tameside Museums and Galleries Service: The Astley Cheetham Art Collection; http://www.artuk.org/artworks/ship-on-fire-89313 One of the biggest factors driving me to attend my first Adepticon was all the Blood & Plunder events the Firelock and Blood … Continue reading Fire at Sea! Golden Age Pirates 3rd Place Tournament Force – AdeptiCon 2024
The Flying Gang: A Blood and Plunder Faction Overview
Ahoy thar my fellow corsairs, buccaneers, pirates, and other ne’er-do-wells! Today we will be covering one of the new Pirate Nationality Factions from Raise the Black: The Flying Gang! They are a unique Pirate Faction that focuses on smaller vessels with a colorful selection of commanders! Force Special Rules The Flying Gang has several unique … Continue reading The Flying Gang: A Blood and Plunder Faction Overview
Anne Bonny & Mary Read – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniatures
Our series showcasing the "Pirates of Legend" miniatures got bogged down, but we're back! This time with another quick article of two female pirates assembled and painted, and ready to play in Blood & Plunder. In this article, we will look at the Anne Bonny and Mary Read miniatures. These fearsome lady pirates can be … Continue reading Anne Bonny & Mary Read – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniatures
Rackham to the Teeth – Historicon 2023 Tournament List
Guest article by Erich Goebel As a new player to the treasure that is Blood & Plunder (BnP), I wasn’t 100% sure what to bring to a tournament. I heard both sides of the Reale: Swivel Mania was meta that the new cannon rules were much stronger and were king. Deciding between the two seemed … Continue reading Rackham to the Teeth – Historicon 2023 Tournament List
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
Pirate Call to Arms – 2023 Summer of Plunder
Ye beware, To all those landlubbers…the scourge of the Caribbean and eastern seaboard of the Americas has arrived! Shipmates, it’s time to take back what is ours…that’s everything. By holding our strong points in Tortuga, Nassau, Cayman Islands, St. Thomas and Rhode Island, we’ll bring down the pain to those scared Spanish, the fleeing French, … Continue reading Pirate Call to Arms – 2023 Summer of Plunder
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?