BigRedBat: To The Strongest! Lust for Glory - Mid 17th to Late 18th Century Warfare Rules!

BigRedBat: This is the PDF “Preview” edition of Lust for Glory, the To the Strongest! (TtS!) miniatures rules for the mid-seventeenth to late eighteenth century. They enable two or more players to fight a battle in around two hours, with figures in any scale, based for any rule system.

Lust uses the familiar TtS! activation system, in which movement, shooting and combat are driven by chits or playing cards. It is played on a grid and is fast and brutal. Despite its simplicity, it incorporates many of the features of warfare in the period, such as platoon fire, Highland charges and tactics from Eastern Europe and beyond.

This Preview edition lets you play Lust ahead of full publication in April or May 2027, at a discount relative to the next year's launch price. It doesn't include the photos of miniatures and games - these will only be in the final edition. But I will email you the final digital edition as soon as it is published.

The PDF is 78 pages long and around 3MB in size. It can be printed out or viewed on a tablet, using numerous hyperlinks to navigate around the rules. A free Lust Quick Reference Sheet (QRS) is also available. Why wait until next year? Buy the Preview now, start playing straight away, and receive the final edition as soon as it is ready! Grab these new rules now here

Pen and Sword: New A Wargamer's Guide to The One Hundred Years War Pre-Order

Pen and Sword: The Hundred Years War is one of the most famous conflicts of the Middle Ages and has always been popular with wargamers. Guy Bowers has written this guide to help those looking to get started in gaming this colourful and dramatic period as well as old hands looking to refresh their gamin experience.

After a brief overview of the war, outlining its three key phases, the author discusses the various armies, not just the English and French but also Welsh, Scottish, Flemish and Burgundian allies and mercenaries. Their recruitment, organization and tactics are concisely considered and their strengths, weaknesses and overall effectiveness are considered. There is a chapter on weapons and armour in the period and a brief survey of significant battles demonstrates that there is more to it than the famous English victories at Crecy, Poitiers and Agincourt.

Guy discusses various approaches to wargaming the conflict, giving advice on choosing the scale and type of game that suits you and finding the appropriate set of rules. The available figure ranges are similarly reviewed. Six scenarios, each with a map and clear victory conditions, are included along with a list of recommended reading. Whether new to gaming this period or a veteran, this handy guide will prepare you to cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war. Grab your own discounted pre-order here

Noble Knight Games: New Bolt Action Ayo Gorkhali! - Gurkha Starter Army

Noble Knight Games: Send in the Gurkhas! The Gurkha regiments of the Indian Army were some of the most famous (and feared) Commonwealth troops of the Second World War. Recruited from mountainous Nepal, and wielding the lethal Kukri knives, Gurkhas proved to be tough, determined, and incredibly deadly soldiers - particularly when combat devolved into close-quarters fighting. In the jungles of the Far East, they put their skills to good use, earning a reputation that has persisted to the present day.

In Bolt Action, rules for a Gurkha force can be found in the Indian Army section of Armies of the British Commonwealth. The Ayo Gorkhali! special rule (named for their battle-cry) allows you to create an entire army of Gurkhas, who (naturally) specialise in getting up close and personal with the enemy, and this starter army gives you everything you need to field a well-rounded force on the tabletop, themed around Gurkha forces fighting against Japanese troops in the Far East. Check this new discounted army here

Ganesha Games: New Surviving 'Nam - An Infantryman's Year "In Country" VietNam Solo and Coop Wargaming Rules

Ganesha Games: You’ve trained with your soldiers and now you’re here — “In Country.” Vietnam. You have 12 long months ahead of you, but you’re their sergeant, and it is your job to see them safely home. Check these brand new rules here

Surviving ‘Nam is a cooperative/solo skirmish miniatures game playable with individually-based miniatures of any scale. Players control a non-commissioned officer trying to keep their fire team of 4-5 infantrymen alive. The enemy is controlled by Event Cards and rules. They are invisible one moment and then pop up all around you the next. You make all the rolls. Your choices mean life or death for your men. The rules are simple, quick, bloody, and fast-moving. Surviving ‘Nam includes 12 scenarios — one mission for each month of your soldier’s tour in Vietnam. Up to four players control U.S., Australian, South Vietnamese or whichever nationality troops you want to command. Campaign rules cover soldiers gaining experience and individual traits during their time in Vietnam. They also cover the results of wounds, recovery time, introduction of replacements to the team, promotions, and more.

Suitable modular plastic miniatures for these brand new Vietnam rules are available from Rubicon Models. Check these discounted miniatures here and find US Army, USMC Marines, Vietcong and much more such as vehicles for your games there.

WIP Games and Miniatures: On Bloody Ground - The Italian Wars Release

WIP Games and Miniatures: I'm happy to announce that On Bloody Ground - The Italian Wars is now on full release! All pre-orders were shipped out at the end of last week, and many of you have already started to let us know they have already arrived!

As with all of our OBG titles, this book keeps all the mechanics that are the solid core of our rules, and adds period flavour through army choices, army specific rules, characters and new keywords. The Italian Wars is a very interesting period for wargaming, with various tactics being employed to better one another, giving you a variety of choices with which to build your force!

If you have played On Bloody Ground before, or have been waiting for this period to be released before you jump into the game, once you've learned the core mechanics, you won't have to re-learn them when you try out a new book!

This book contains lists for:

France

Spain

The Italian States

Venice

The Holy Roman Empire

The Swiss Confederacy

The Italian Wars is an 84 page, perfect bound book, with exciting list building options, as well as the common sense, tactical and challenging wargame rules, that are the cornerstone of On Bloody Ground!  You can order now through the link here

Alternative Armies: Coming soon … Club1813

Alternative Armies: The 1980’s Napoleonic Tabletop Miniatures Range was restored by Alternative Armies as ‘Brickdust 15mm Napoleonics’ on our website and we are delighted to announce that later this year a new set of wargaming rules will be joining those miniatures. Allow us to introduce to you Club1813! Check it here

Alternative Armies: September 2026!

Alternative Armies: Our Summer Event is now at and end and we feel it will take about ten working days to get every order placed during the event out across the world. We thank you all for your kind words and your custom during the event. Now as we ease into the autumn the month of September is in full swing and what can you expect from Alternative Armies? Check them here

WIP Games and Miniatures: The Sea Peoples Have Arrived!

WIP Games and Miniatures: The Sea Peoples have arrived! As we've been showing over the past week or so, lots of work has been going on at WiP HQ to re-organise our miniature ranges into packs. Some of these needed new sculpts, the first of which are the Sea Peoples, which are now available on our website.

This re-release, and additions to the Sea Peoples range, means packs are now available for: Command, Swordsmen, Armoured Swordsmen, Sherden Guard Swordsmen and Javelinmen, Javelinmen, Archers, Spearmen, Chariot (3 crew). Check the full range out here. We still have plans to add miniatures to this range, and we hope you like what we've got!

Victrix: New Plastic Armoured Carolingian Infantry Preview

Victrix: First look at the Carolingian Franks Armoured Infantry! Seeing as we will be shipping the Carolingian Unarmoured Infantry this Friday, we thought we'd show you a sneak peek of the armoured boys! The lack of Carolingians in plastic has been a huge hole in Dark Ages wargaming, but not for much longer. These guys will be perfect for Pillage.

Second Escape Games: World War Two Game: No Easy Ground - Exclusive Discount Code Inside!

Second Escape Games: Second Escape Games has just (re)launched a set of WWII company-size tabletop wargaming rules. No Easy Ground is the latest edition of what many wargamers will recognise as Iron Cross. Iron Cross was originally published by Great Escape Games in 2012 and has built a loyal following since it was first released.

No Easy Ground is a company-sized game that can be played in under two hours. There is no fixed scale, or unit size, so players can use whatever miniatures they already have. Armies from Bolt Action and Flames of War both work well. The company has announced plans to launch some figure ranges towards the end of 2026, which will accompany the first campaign book.

The 100-page full colour rulebook features lots of illustrations and photos, plus examples of how the rules work. The rulebook is accompanied by a deck of 56 “tactical cards”, which add an element of uncertainty and randomness to the game, and a range of gaming tokens.

Second Escape Games is offering a 5% discount to Wargame News and Terrain readers, which can be accessed here (link here) Some of the product bundles also feature additional discounts.

The exclusive code for you to use is: wargamenews2026

·       All customers

·       5% off rule books, cards and the gaming bundles (which feature other discounts too)

·       Minimum purchase of £15.00

·       No usage limits

·       Can’t combine with other discounts

·       Active until 31st December 2026

Ostfront Publishing: New Infiltrate: Vietnam (Co-op / Solo) Skirmish Rules

Ostfront Publishing: Imagine a blend of Rangers of Shadow Deep and Metal Gear Solid, but deep in the Jungles of Vietnam, and across the fence into Laos and Cambodia... a deniable mission with limited support. Check these brand new rules here

Infiltrate: Vietnam is a co-operative skirmish wargame, aimed at 15 – 28mm miniatures and designed to represent special forces and insurgent operations in the jungles of Vietnam in the 1960s and 70s. You will choose your weapons, you will track your ammo, and you will bring back the vital intelligence we require to win this war, either by force, by cunning, or both.

This game is designed for 2-4 players, or for solo play, and will see a small squad of special forces or NVA/VC soldiers working against AI flowchart controlled enemies. The mechanics are a blend of simple and granular, making for a realistic and dangerous experience where players will need to use stealth and choose when to use force. Firing and running near enemies will cause them to react, and in some missions can cause more enemies to enter the area...

The game is played as a campaign - players generate their operatives, then attempt to survive as many missions as possible. There are 9 mission types to choose from, and the available missions will be randomly determined in either low risk, medium risk, or high risk. Enemy forces will become more powerful as the risk level increases, and random events more deadly. Players can play as MACV-SOG, Navy SEALs, LRRPs, Green Berets, ANZACs, Montagnards, Vietcong or NVA.

Features realistic weapon and ammunition weights, and players will have a limit of how much weight they can take into battle. Players will find loot after missions, and may be forced to forage or subsist on captured weapons if they run low. The rules include all the character sheets, tokens and templates required for play. There are different random event and loot tables for each side, with random events such as enemy tanks, unknown helicopters, enemy squads, sudden rainstorms, tigers, centipedes, or maybe just hearing a lizard saying "f*ck you... f*ck you..." 

Suitable modular plastic miniatures for these brand new Vietnam rules are available from Rubicon Models. Check these discounted miniatures here and find US Army, USMC Marines, Vietcong and much more such as vehicles for your games there.

Pen and Sword: New A Wargamer's Guide to The One Hundred Years War Pre-Order

Pen and Sword: The Hundred Years War is one of the most famous conflicts of the Middle Ages and has always been popular with wargamers. Guy Bowers has written this guide to help those looking to get started in gaming this colourful and dramatic period as well as old hands looking to refresh their gamin experience.

After a brief overview of the war, outlining its three key phases, the author discusses the various armies, not just the English and French but also Welsh, Scottish, Flemish and Burgundian allies and mercenaries. Their recruitment, organization and tactics are concisely considered and their strengths, weaknesses and overall effectiveness are considered. There is a chapter on weapons and armour in the period and a brief survey of significant battles demonstrates that there is more to it than the famous English victories at Crecy, Poitiers and Agincourt.

Guy discusses various approaches to wargaming the conflict, giving advice on choosing the scale and type of game that suits you and finding the appropriate set of rules. The available figure ranges are similarly reviewed. Six scenarios, each with a map and clear victory conditions, are included along with a list of recommended reading. Whether new to gaming this period or a veteran, this handy guide will prepare you to cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war. Grab your own discounted pre-order here

Battle Logic Labs: P.M.C Tactics: Core Rulebook, Campaign Operations & Solo Engine

Battle Logic Labs: Welcome to the operational zone. P.M.C Tactics is a fast-paced miniature wargame that pits private military contractors, paramilitary outfits, and local insurgent cells against each other in deadly modern firefights. Designed to run on a tight 3' x 3' table, the game utilizes an intuitive comparative combat engine and combined unit activations that keep the action moving fast. Whether you play head-to-head or go dark with the included digital solo/co-op engine, every decision, casualty, and expended bullet carries financial consequences. Check these rules here

Empress Miniatures: New ECW Demi-Culverin Cannon and Crew Release

Empress Miniatures: New ECW Demi-Culverin Cannon and Crew Release

Ganesha Games: New Surviving 'Nam - An Infantryman's Year "In Country" VietNam Solo and Coop Wargaming Rules

Ganesha Games: You’ve trained with your soldiers and now you’re here — “In Country.” Vietnam. You have 12 long months ahead of you, but you’re their sergeant, and it is your job to see them safely home. Check these brand new rules here

Surviving ‘Nam is a cooperative/solo skirmish miniatures game playable with individually-based miniatures of any scale. Players control a non-commissioned officer trying to keep their fire team of 4-5 infantrymen alive. The enemy is controlled by Event Cards and rules. They are invisible one moment and then pop up all around you the next. You make all the rolls. Your choices mean life or death for your men. The rules are simple, quick, bloody, and fast-moving. Surviving ‘Nam includes 12 scenarios — one mission for each month of your soldier’s tour in Vietnam. Up to four players control U.S., Australian, South Vietnamese or whichever nationality troops you want to command. Campaign rules cover soldiers gaining experience and individual traits during their time in Vietnam. They also cover the results of wounds, recovery time, introduction of replacements to the team, promotions, and more.

Suitable modular plastic miniatures for these brand new Vietnam rules are available from Rubicon Models. Check these discounted miniatures here and find US Army, USMC Marines, Vietcong and much more such as vehicles for your games there.

Khurasan Miniatures: New 15mm Early Western Han Chinese Chariots

Khurasan Miniatures: New 15mm Early Western Han Chinese Chariots

1st Corps: Boer War Artillery Pieces Pictures Added

1st Corps: Boer War Artillery Pieces Pictures Added

Noble Knight Games: Massive Range of Historical Miniatures Stocked

Noble Knight Games (USA): Historical miniatures wargaming is one of the oldest and most enduring branches of the hobby, and a discipline in which research, painting, and the game itself are inseparable from a genuine interest in the periods being fought over. Noble Knight has been a trusted source of historical miniatures and rules across every era and scale for decades. Check their large 28mm historical miniatures range here

Empress Miniatures: New Thirty Years War Miniatures!

Empress Miniatures: New Thirty Years War Miniatures!

1st Corps: New Early World War Two American Army Miniatures Range

1st Corps: New Early World War Two American Army Miniatures Range