Faction Video GuidesIf 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?
Spanish
Spanish
The Spanish empire is in decline, but they can still put up a fight. With extensive unit variety and diverse factions, Spain has lots of interesting options.
Faction Guides
- Spanish Militia
- Guarda Costas
- Spanish Corsairs
- Armada de Barlovento
- Tercios
- Ostend Privateers
- Los Corsarios de Pardal
- Juan Corso’s Corsairs
- Spanish Mission Garrison (Raise the Black Preview)
Faction Video Guides
Spanish Faction Articles
Below are our latest articles regarding the SPANISH for Blood & Plunder. These include faction info, commander models, early colonial Spanish terrain, and more!
Adepticon 2023 – Spanish Armada Tournament Force
My name is Garrett Swader and this is a breakdown of the winning list from the Blood & Plunder tournament at 2023 Adepticon. I was not the player behind this list but I did create it as a loaner/alternate for my own list. Credit to Mark Magdowski for using the tools he was given and … Continue reading Adepticon 2023 – Spanish Armada Tournament Force
Great Pirate Paint Off Painting Contest – Update 1
The Blood & Plunder painting contest has been running for two weeks now and we've got about 50 entries so far. In this Great Pirate Paint Off update, we're going to take a look at some of these great entries, see which nations have been well represented so far, and give away random prize! The … Continue reading Great Pirate Paint Off Painting Contest – Update 1
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
Blood & Plunder Learn to Play – Quick Start Guide Video
We've been wanting to make a Learn to Play video for a long time and we finally got a start! It was a much more difficult job than initially anticipated! In this video we lay out the basics of a game while playing a full turn of a small land game with Spanish vs. English. … Continue reading Blood & Plunder Learn to Play – Quick Start Guide Video
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Campaign Battle Report – Run with the Loot
This is another special guest post by Michael Verity. This battle report was submitted as part of the 2022 Summer of Plunder Campaign and Michael gave us permission to publish it here. This is a custom scenario where one side is trying to remove treasure from a town and escape. Enjoy! Last scenario, and reported … Continue reading Campaign Battle Report – Run with the Loot
Spanish Tercios Tournament List from Easter Island Event
With this Spanish Tercio, list Fernando Arteaga won 3rd place at the Easter Island 2022 tournament. Spanish Tercios Tournament List Faction: Tercios Commander: Experienced Tercio Commander Points: 150 Theater: Land Source: No Peace Beyond the Line By Fernando Arteaga Force ConstructionSpanish Tercios 8 Trained Soldados with a Grizzled Veteran 8 Trained Hostigadores with a Standard … Continue reading Spanish Tercios Tournament List from Easter Island Event
Spanish Corsairs Historicon Sea Tournament
This list won the sea tournament at Historicon 2022. Faction: Spanish Corsairs Commander: Blas Miguel Points: 200 By Fernando Arteaga Spanish Corsairs Historicon Sea Tournament The ForceFirst Piragua: First Unit: Miguel De Blas, 11 Marineros without pistols (one musician in it). Stinkpots. They were manning the four swivels. Second Unit: 6 Marineros without pistols starting … Continue reading Spanish Corsairs Historicon Sea Tournament
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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
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Buccaneer’s Companion Vol. 1 Review
The Buccaneer's Companion organized play campaign has been out for well over a year now and it's time to do a review! Guy and I played the entire thing as Spanish and English, respectively. We started it in August 2020 and finished in December so we've had a while to reflect on the experience. In … Continue reading Buccaneer’s Companion Vol. 1 Review
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Mission San Luis Tour
By Joseph Forster I got a chance to travel to Florida and see some of the historical Spanish locations throughout the state. First on my 3-day tour was the mission and fort at Mission San Luis in Tallahassee. Here are some pictures from my afternoon with Rufus DeVane at the San Luis Mission Park. The … Continue reading Mission San Luis Tour
Live Battle Report Video: Spanish Corsairs vs Flibustier Nau
Here's a full length battle video of an amphibious custom scenario built around the Treadwheel Crane. https://youtu.be/oqTNWvdvjIQ This battle features tons of the great 4Ground terrain from the Ports of Plunder series.
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St. Augustine Cattle Stampede Scenario – Battle Report
During the 17th century, livestock was a crucial component of the economy and society. Cattle, horses, pigs, and other animals provided food, clothing, and transportation. They were often used as a form of currency and were often traded with Native American tribes. Livestock also played a vital role in agriculture, as they provided the necessary … Continue reading St. Augustine Cattle Stampede Scenario – Battle Report
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Blood & Plunder Player Spotlight – Jozef Hudacek
Hi Jozef and thank you for giving us some of your time and participating in this interview. Please introduce yourself as a person and as “a gamer.” Hello there! I am from a small town in Slovakia and I have been interested in board games, history, sci-fi and making and painting stuff since childhood, so … Continue reading Blood & Plunder Player Spotlight – Jozef Hudacek