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
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Aligned with no nation, these desperate men fight for plunder and independence.
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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!
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?
How To Make A Custom Mini for Henry Jennings in Blood & Plunder
Henry Jennings was a notorious pirate who operated in the Caribbean during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Born in England, Jennings began his career as a sailor and privateer. He was known for his cunning and successful raids, including the capture of the Spanish treasure galleon "Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación". After retiring … Continue reading How To Make A Custom Mini for Henry Jennings in Blood & Plunder
Adepticon 2023 – Black Caesar’s Marauders
A full breakdown of the 2nd place force from the 2023 Adepticon Blood & Plunder tournament.
Benjamin Hornigold: Notorious Pirate & Privateer of the Caribbean
Benjamin Hornigold is arguably one of the most important figures in the history of the Golden Age of Piracy. In fact, he is considered by many to be one of its "founding fathers". In this article, we'll cover Benjamin Hornigold's historical significance, how to make your own custom miniature, review his Blood & Plunder stats … Continue reading Benjamin Hornigold: Notorious Pirate & Privateer of the Caribbean
Edward “Blackbeard” Teach – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniature
Review and showcase of the new Blackbeard model for Blood & Plunder.
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
Golden Age Pirates – Blood & Plunder Faction Review
Oh me hearties this has been a LONG time coming! After 2 years, a global pandemic, and the resulting logistical issues that ensued, Raise the Black! is finally here! With Blood and Plunder moving into the 18th Century, the Pirates finally have their own Nationality! Chief among the new factions under the Pirate Nationality is the … Continue reading Golden Age Pirates – Blood & Plunder Faction Review
Pirates in Blood & Plunder Video
In this video we go over the various Pirate factions in the game and review how they play, and their power and fun level. https://youtu.be/XXIhQHQ6V74