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
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Capture the Settlement – Battle Report Video
We have a new battle report video up! We've been slow on the YouTube channel lately, but we have several projects in the works and this is the first to be released! https://youtu.be/LxnRikbSRdo Capture the Settlement Battle Report This video is a battle report on the Capture the Settlement scenario from the Raise the Black … Continue reading Capture the Settlement – Battle Report Video
The French in Raise the Black Video
We continue our coverage of the Raise the Black expansion for Blood & Plunder with a video looking at the new material for the French player in this book. https://youtu.be/UDPyT6cJ8h8?si=zIkpqgRGnRyCDxXL Here are topics and timestamps to give you an ideas of what we cover in this review: 0:05 - Intro to French in Raise the … Continue reading The French in Raise the Black Video
The Spanish in Raise the Black Video
We continue our coverage of the Raise the Black expansion with a video looking at the new material for the Spanish player in this book. https://youtu.be/dDR6gsnf-vg?si=4_bbvOppeUTmoklh Additional Recommended Content 18th Century Bermuda Sloop Ship Overview Complete Guide to Characters in Raise the Black Guide to Blood & Plunder Plastic Sprues for Raise the Black Recommended … Continue reading The Spanish in Raise the Black Video
150 Point Yamasee – Historicon 2023 Tournament Force
Detailed look at Damian Nagel's winning Blood & Plunder Force from the 2023 Historicon 150 Point Land Tournament.
Raise the Black Errata Document
Firelock Games has stealth-released a short Errata/FAQ document for the Raise the Black expansion. In this article, we'll look at the doc and go over changes and corrections. Raise-the-Black-Errata-and-FAQDownload Raise the Black Errata Looking over these entries, it looks like these are simple corrections. Unfortunate that the mistakes made it through, but good that they … Continue reading Raise the Black Errata Document
Raise the Black! – Week 6 Summer of Plunder Objective
Overview of the week 6 objective for the Summer of Plunder Campaign for Blood & Plunder and Oak & Iron
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
Building 24 Unique Blood & Plunder Sailors
The new Blood & Plunder multi part miniatures are great. The instructions for some of the kits can be a tiny bit frustrating. They work, but they don't fulfill my wildest dreams for miniature instructions. In this article, we are going to give specific parts lists and photos of 24 unique Blood & Plunder miniatures … Continue reading Building 24 Unique Blood & Plunder Sailors
18th Century Bermuda Sloop – Blood & Plunder Ship Overview
Ship Overview - Bermuda Sloop The Bermuda Sloop is a small swift vessel popular throughout the Caribbean during the Age of Sail. With a shallow draft and high top speed, it was an extremely popular vessel among pirate crews. In the game of Blood & Plunder, it is quickly becoming the most popular ship due … Continue reading 18th Century Bermuda Sloop – Blood & Plunder Ship 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?
Adepticon 2023 – British Royal Navy Galleon
Adepticon 2023 has come to a close, and what a thrilling event it was! Players from across the country gathered to showcase their skills and strategies on the high seas in the Blood & Plunder Sea tournament. The tournament featured a wide range of skills from veterans to first timers, each bringing their own unique … Continue reading Adepticon 2023 – British Royal Navy Galleon
Stede Bonnet – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniature
Stede Bonnet is an entertaining and puzzling character. In Blood & Plunder, he's not very competent, but he's brave and won't back down from a fight. This miniature comes from the Pirates of Legend set of multi-part plastic miniatures, part of the Raise the Black Kickstarter. For this Stede Bonnet miniature paintjob, I based my … Continue reading Stede Bonnet – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniature
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
18th Century Sloop Building Guide Video for Blood & Plunder
Check out our new video on our YouTube channel. In this video, we walk through the complete building process for the new 18th Century Sloop that is part of the new Blackbeard vs. Maynard 2 Player Starter Box. This isn't a really difficult model, but there are some good tips and tricks here that can … Continue reading 18th Century Sloop Building Guide Video for Blood & Plunder