Now available, our very first Pike & Shotte supplement covers the devastating Thirty Years War – The Devil's Playground.
The Thirty Years War was a series of conflicts that ravaged large areas of Europe, especially the German provinces, from 1618 to 1648. These conflicts centered on the Habsburg Holy Roman Emperors, Ferdinand II and Ferdinand III, and their opponents. Although viewed by many as a religious war between Catholic and Protestant nations, its roots and causes were also politically motivated. The combination of religious fervor, and the political ambition of the European superpowers, were to pit vast armies and mighty leaders against each other. The devastation caused by decades of fighting had truly turned Europe into the 'Devil's playground'.
This supplement for Pike & Shotte describes the history, armies, personalities and battles of the Thirty Years War. Included are scenarios based on some of the famous battles, and army lists for the main protagonists.
As with all rulebooks and supplements purchased directly from Warlord, you receive a free exclusive miniature with The Devil's Playground: it is the master swordsman Count von Hosenschlange.
A copy of the Pike & Shotte rulebook is required to use this supplement, which is our rulebook covering the Italian Wars, Tudor Wars, Thirty Years War, English Civil Wars, and The War of the Grand Alliance. This 208-page hardback book is chock full of exquisitely painted miniatures, army lists, and battle reports.
The format of the inner pages will be a familiar one to those who already own our Hail Caesar and Black Powder rulebooks – loads of eye-candy to back up the rules! With 208 pages in the book, you'll be kept busy for some time digesting the rules or drooling over the photographs or beautifully painted miniatures.
With every copy of Pike & Shotte bought directly from us, you'll receive this beautiful exclusive sculpt of the figure on the front of the book – Hugo Raleigh, ensign of the King's Guard!
Sculpted by our own Wojtek, Hugo Raleigh is supplied with a steel banner pole and full-color paper King's Guard colors. This will allow you the freedom to add him into your army as any ensign, or easily convert him into an officer or standardbearer.
You can only get your hands on this free miniature when you place an order for the Pike & Shotte rulebook directly from us at Warlord Games (via our webstore, over the phone, by letter, at shows, or by dropping in to Warlord HQ).