The cover of "Bolt Action: WWII Wargaming Rules" Third Edition showcases a bold logo and dynamic artwork of a soldier firing his gun amid a tense battle scene. Published by Warlord Games and Osprey Games, it's a must-have for enthusiasts.
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Bolt Action: Third Edition Launches with Updated WWII Wargaming Rules

ByTGN News Team

Osprey Publishing and Warlord Games have officially released Bolt Action: Third Edition, a major update to their highly regarded World War II tabletop wargame. Released on Thursday, this new edition brings refinements to the core mechanics, enhancing both the depth of play and accessibility for newcomers. Bolt Action: Third Edition allows players to recreate iconic…

A smartphone screen showcases a Companion App for the Bolt Action: Third Edition game. It presents the platoon commander's stats, featuring weapons, rank, and point costs across experience levels—Inexperienced, Regular, Veteran. A must-have for Warlord Games enthusiasts.
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Warlord Games Introduces New Companion App for Bolt Action: Third Edition

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen

Warlord Games is set to launch a new companion app to accompany the release of Bolt Action: Third Edition. The app is set to debut on September 27th. The app has been in development for some time, having been tested in various configurations with earlier editions of Bolt Action and other games like Blood Red…

Cover of "Bolt Action: World War II Wargames Rules Third Edition" featuring a bullseye design with miniature wargame scenery, including military figures and terrain. Released in September, the logos of Warlord Games and Osprey Games are displayed at the bottom.
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Warlord Games Announces “Bolt Action: Third Edition” for September Release

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen

Warlord Games, in collaboration with Osprey Games, has announced the release of “Bolt Action: Third Edition,” scheduled for September 26. This new edition aims to enhance the gameplay of the well-regarded World War II tabletop wargame. The third installment of “Bolt Action” intends to streamline the experience, making the gameplay more intuitive and focusing less…

Box set of French Infantry miniatures for tabletop gaming. This Bolt Action plastic set includes soldiers, artillery, tanks, and trucks displayed on model terrain, with packaging shown in the background. A must-have for enthusiasts of historical military strategy games.
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New Bolt Action Plastic French Infantry Set Unveiled

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen

Warlord Games has finally let the cat out of the bag—or should we say, le chat? Bolt Action fans can now rejoice as Warlord has just announced the addition of early-war French Army plastic infantry to their range. Dubbed by the creators as “arguably our most versatile sprue yet,” the set offers a robust variety…

The image displays the campaign book "Campaign Italy: Tough Gut" from Bolt Action's second edition, featuring a charming Wojtek the Bear miniature beside it. At the bottom left, the Warlord Games logo and website complete this intriguing snapshot for strategy enthusiasts.
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Warlord Games Announces the Release of ‘Tough Gut’ Bolt Action Campaign Book

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen

Warlord Games announced the release of “Tough Gut,” a sequel to the Bolt Action campaign book “Soft Underbelly,” on their official website. The newly released book was authored by Robert Vella and propels the timeline into 1944, focusing on the invasion of mainland Italy. “Tough Gut” narrates the gripping tale of the first five months…

Text reading "How To Write Your Own Bolt Action Scenarios" over a background resembling a blurred landscape or miniature scene, inspired by Warlord Games.
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Warlord Games Posts How to Make Bolt Action Scenarios

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen

WWII had so many individual battles, skirmishes, and various engagements that it’d be impossible to actually have one company create scenarios to represent them on the tabletop. However, they can give you the tools to make them yourself, so your favorite battle can be played out in miniature. And that’s what Warlord Games gives you…

A tabletop scene with miniature soldiers near a riverbank, featuring a model warplane from Warlord Games. Text overlay reads "Experimental Rules: Warplanes in Bolt Action." There is a "B" logo at the top left corner.
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Warlord Games Posts Experimental Rules for Planes in Bolt Action

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen

While war planes were used in WWI, it wasn’t until WWII where they really came into their own, being a major part of offensives and military strategy. And while Warlord Games has a couple ways for you to bring aircraft to your tabletops in some games like Blood Red Skies, they also have posted some…