Firelock Games at Historicon

July is right around the corner, and that means that wargamers on the East Coast are gearing up for Historicon 2023. This year's event will be hosted at the Lancaster County Convention Center (the Marriott) in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. And yes, Firelock will be there with their booth, their games, and their usual cast of … Continue reading Firelock Games at Historicon

A Fanfare: Blood & Crowns

This week, a new Gamers Group appeared on Facebook, and a new channel appeared in Firelock's Discord. One of the worst kept secrets in Firelock's closet, 'Blood & Crowns' seems to be approaching an imminent release. Rather than an exciting foray into dentistry simulation, 'Blood & Crowns' will move the 'B&' timeline back to the … Continue reading A Fanfare: Blood & Crowns

Bayonets! – A Review of ‘Blood & Steel’

(this article originally appeared in the pages of Military Miniatures Magazine, issue 204) As a gamer, I find myself gravitating towards rule-sets which allow me to play multiple eras and conflicts with a single set of core rules. When Firelock Games released ‘Blood & Plunder’ in 2016, they promised a game that would cover nearly … Continue reading Bayonets! – A Review of ‘Blood & Steel’