You’ll probably want a ship as well but you don’t have to have one to start playing. The core rule book is $15-$40 and a Starter Box of minis is $120 so you’re basically looking at a $135-160 entry point. What Do I Need to Play Blood & Plunder?Īt minimum you need some figures and a rule book to start playing. The core activation system in the game keeps games moving quickly and fairly and lets both players stay involved at every moment. The basic core mechanisms of the game are elegant and straightforward but there’s plenty of depth in the tactics and strategy of building your armies and activating your units to keep you coming back for more. Your games will usually range from 20-60 men per side in a battle and take anywhere from 45 minutes to a couple hours. Games can be played on land or sea or even amphibiously. It’s not stodgy, but everything you find in this game will be based on how things were really done in the 17th century. This is a solid historical game and the designers are committed to keeping it that way and making it really fun and dynamic. Blood & Plunder is a 28mm historical skirmish miniatures game that is set in the Golden Age of Piracy but not only can you play Pirates, but you can play the various Imperial Powers (both major and minor on land and sea) of the era along with various Privateer factions and even many of the Native tribes!
It’s a Pirate game, right? Yes, it’s a Pirate game but it covers much more than just piracy and it doesn’t include the fantastical zombie pirates and krakens that accompany the modern take on pirates. I’m not an official representative for the game or Firelock Games so this article is all just the opinion of one gamer, but I really enjoy this game and I want to see others enjoy it as well! So you’re interested in Blood & Plunder! Great! I hope this introduction article helps you jump in and enjoy yourself.
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