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Black Powder British Royal Horse Artillery 6 pdr Cannon New
Black Powder British Royal Horse Artillery 6 pdr Cannon Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted The British Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) use...
View full detailsBlack Powder Infantry of the Sun King New
Black Powder Infantry of the Sun King An army is also a symbol of their king, his prestige and majesty so it's only right that the King Loui...
View full detailsBlack Powder Infantry of the Grand Alliance New
Black Powder Infantry of the Grand Alliance Infantry formed the main back bone of any force within the history known world, the man makes the arm...
View full detailsBlack Powder Cavalry of the Grand Alliance New
Black Powder Cavalry of the Grand Alliance Cavalry tactics during the period were in transition. Some cavalry were still firing their pistols at t...
View full detailsBlack Powder Cavalry of the Sun King New
Black Powder Cavalry of the Sun King Some cavalry units used their modern tactics but others stuck to their traditional methods, such as the Duke o...
View full detailsBlack Powder Russian Line Infantry New
Black Powder Russian Line Infantry The infantry formed the backbone of all armies in the Napoleonic Wars, but no army relied more on its humble p...
View full detailsBlack Powder - Spanish Infantry (1st Battalion) 1805-1811 New
Black Powder - Spanish Infantry (1st Battalion) 1805-1811 Napoleon Bonaparte's seemingly invincible French army suffered their first defeat of the ...
View full detailsBlack Powder - Spanish Infantry (2nd & 3rd Battalions) 1805-1811 New
Black Powder - Spanish Infantry (2nd & 3rd Battalions) 1805-1811 Napoleon Bonaparte's seemingly invincible French army suffered their first de...
View full detailsBlack Powder Napoleonic French Voltigeurs Skirmishing New
Black Powder Napoleonic French Voltigeurs Skirmishing Napoleonic French Voltigeurs were elite light infantry units, established by Napoleon Bonapar...
View full detailsBlack Powder Mounted Napoleonic French Infantry Colonels New
Black Powder Mounted Napoleonic French Infantry Colonels Napoleonic French Infantry Colonels were pivotal figures in the Grande Armée, tasked with...
View full detailsBlack Powder Anglo-Zulu War - Zulu Starter Army New
Black Powder Anglo-Zulu War - Zulu Starter Army The Zulu army was a formidable foe. Well-trained, well-led, and well-equipped for campaigns, the Zu...
View full detailsBlack Powder Dark and Bloody Ground New
Black Powder Dark and Bloody Ground Fought between 1754 and 1763, this conflict saw the French and British empires fighting for dominance of Canada...
View full detailsBlack Powder Zulu! New
Zulu! is our latest Black Powder supplement and covers the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. This lavish 92 page supplement chronicles such legendary battles...
View full detailsBlack Powder The Last Argument of Kings New
At the beginning of the 18th century, warfare entered a new era. The widespread use of the flintlock musket had transformed the way armies trained ...
View full detailsBlack Powder Russian Line Infantry 1809-1814 New
Despite, or quite possibly, because of, the harsh conditions they were brought up in, the Russian soldier was stubborn, resilient and unflinching. ...
View full detailsBlack Powder Napoleonic British starter army (Waterloo campaign) New
Black Powder Napoleonic British starter army (Waterloo campaign) Contains: 72 Plastic and metal British Line infantry in Belgic Shakos 24 Plastic ...
View full detailsBlack Powder Napoleonic French starter army (Waterloo campaign) New
Black Powder Napoleonic French starter army (Waterloo campaign Contains: 84 French Line infantry 28 French Light infantry 12 French Line Lancers O...
View full detailsBlack Powder Prussian Uhlans New
Black Powder Prussian Uhlans Prussia was renowned for its excellent infantry under Frederick the Great. Less well known is the efficacy of Prussian...
View full detailsBlack Powder Marlborough's Wars Starter Army New
Black Powder Marlborough's Wars Starter Army Fought between 1701 and 1714, the War of the Spanish Succession began with a dispute between King Loui...
View full detailsBlack Powder Prussian Hussars New
Black Powder Prussian Hussars Prussia was renowned for its excellent infantry under Frederick the Great. Less well known is the ecacy of Prussia...
View full detailsBlack Powder Crimean British Officer Mounted New
Black Powder Crimean British Officer Mounted A British officer mounted during the Crimean War (1853–1856) would have been a part of the British ca...
View full detailsBlack Powder Napoleonic Russian 12 pdr Cannon (1809-1815) New
Black Powder Napoleonic Russian 12 pdr Cannon (1809-1815) The Russian Napoleonic army underwent massive organisational changes in 1805, and the rev...
View full detailsBlack Powder Dismounted Confederate cavalry command - JYS85
Black Powder Dismounted Confederate cavalry command - JYS85
Black Powder Dismounted Confederate cavalry skirmishing - JYS85
Black Powder Dismounted Confederate cavalry skirmishing - JYS85
The Black Powder miniatures game is a tabletop wargame that focuses on historical battles from the 18th and 19th centuries, including conflicts such as the Napoleonic Wars, the American War of Independence, and the American Civil War. It is a game that involves the use of miniature model soldiers, terrain, and dice to simulate battles and engagements between different armies. Black Powder is published by Warlord Games, a company that specializes in producing historical wargames and miniatures. The game is designed to be played with miniature figures representing infantry, cavalry, artillery, and other units, typically in 28mm scale, although other scales can also be used. Players use these miniatures to recreate historical battles or to create their own fictional scenarios.
Frequently Asked Questions
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1. What is the Black Powder miniatures game?
The Black Powder miniatures game is a tabletop wargame that focuses on historical battles from the 18th and 19th centuries, including conflicts such as the Napoleonic Wars, the American War of Independence, and the American Civil War. It is a game that involves the use of miniature model soldiers, terrain, and dice to simulate battles and engagements between different armies.
Black Powder is published by Warlord Games, a company that specializes in producing historical wargames and miniatures. The game is designed to be played with miniature figures representing infantry, cavalry, artillery, and other units, typically in 28mm scale, although other scales can also be used. Players use these miniatures to recreate historical battles or to create their own fictional scenarios.
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2. How to play Black Powder?
The rules of Black Powder are designed to be relatively simple and accessible, allowing players to quickly learn and start playing the game. The game emphasizes strategic decision-making, maneuvering, and tactical positioning of units on the tabletop battlefield. Players use dice to determine the outcome of various actions, such as shooting, melee combat, and morale tests.
Black Powder provides rules for a wide range of historical units, including infantry, cavalry, artillery, commanders, and other specialized troops. It also includes rules for different types of terrain, weather conditions, and historical factors that can affect the outcome of battles.
Black Powder is a popular choice among tabletop wargamers who are interested in historical battles and warfare of the 18th and 19th centuries. It offers an immersive and enjoyable experience for players who are interested in recreating historical battles or creating their own fictional scenarios using miniature soldiers and strategic gameplay.