Timber & Sail – An Oak & Iron Miniatures Game Website
TimberAndSail.com is the #1 resource for the Oak & Iron board game & miniatures website. We offer a great collection of strategy guides to improve your gameplay, nation/faction guides, ship analysis guides, new scenarios, and many other resources related to the game. Check out our extensive Oak & Iron photo gallery of painted ships, gameboards and terrain ideas, post-game battle reports and tutorials, and “How-To Guides”.
We provide the best gameplay resources and information to help players learn about the game and improve their skills. Check back regularly as we continue to release new wargaming articles and publish news from throughout the Oak & Iron community.
Oak & Iron Player Resources
Quick launch into some of our most popular gaming content, tools and resources below:
Oak & Iron Faction Overviews
Discover the pros & cons of each Oak & Iron faction, the best admirals, initiative cards, and our recommendations for building Squadrons.
Oak & Iron Ship Guides
See our analysis and breakdown of the stats of each Oak & Iron ship, their pros & cons, and get our recommendations for how to use them in your Squadrons.
Strategy & Tactics Guides
Improve your skills as a player with our strategy guides on combat, movement, deployment, using fire ships, staying in formation, and many other topics.
Oak & Iron News & Articles
Get the latest news and articles about the Oak & Iron board game on TimberAndSail.com. We’ll post new content to expand the game and bring you the latest updates from the Oak & Iron community.
“Seige of Nassau”
Oak & Iron Scenario
A “What If” OAK & IRON SCENARIO, imagining pirate CHARLES VANE facing off against English Governor WOODES ROGERS in a semi-historical battle.
Features:
- 2-6 Player English vs Pirates Scenario
- 2 New Admirals “Charles Vane” & “Woodes Rogers”
- New Unique Ship
- Fortification Rules & info for a 3D printed Fort Nassau
Oak & Iron Force Builder
Update Released!
The free OAK & IRON FORCE BUILDER has finally received and update. Get all the details on the changes made and new content added to the list.
Oak & Iron Force Builder Update Details
Oak & Iron Glossary Update
Paul Kingtiger has released an update to his amazing OAK & IRON glossary PDF. This latest version of the document brings the game up to date with the latest version of the game’s ruleset. Thanks to Paul for taking the time to update this great resource.
AdeptiCon 2024 Oak & Iron Tournament Recap
Get the scoop on the winning force from the AdeptiCon 2024 OAK & IRON TOURNAMENT in this guest article by Erich Goebel the tournament winner!!
13 75pt Oak & Iron Tournament Lists:
7 Using a Starter Box!
Are you going to ADEPTICON 2024 or another OAK & IRON TOURNAMENT? Check out our collection of prebuilt 75-pt tournament lists. 7 of them can be built with just the CORE STARTER BOX and are fully competitive!
Download a force or get ideas for your 75pt Oak & Iron Tournament lists now!
How to Prepare for an Oak & Iron Tournament: Top 10 Tips
Prepare for an OAK & IRON TOURNAMENT and be stressful, especially if it’s your first one. Check out our list of suggestions so you can be ready for the game day and be better prepared and maximize your chances to win!
NEW Historical Scenario: “WAGER’S ACTION”
by English painter Samuel Scott (1702-1772)
We’ve published a new scenario based on Wager’s Action. Featuring the Galleon and English 3rd Rate mini it comes complete with premade historical force lists and a new Sir Charles Wager Admiral. All content is FREE.
This scenario will be featured at ADEPTICON 2024. Saturday, March 23rd, 9:00 AM-11:30 AM. All forces will be provided so you only have to show up and play. Make sure to register at Adepticon.org
Oak & Iron Version 1.03:
Ships of the Line Updates
Explore the latest adjustments to Oak & Iron in the latest release of the errata version 1.03. This update focuses on rebalancing Ships of the Line. Download the latest stat cards and get the news.
UNLEASH THE KRAKEN!
NEW ARTICLE: The KRAKEN for Oak & Iron Includes:
- A brief KRAKEN history/background
- Stat cards for 3 new KRAKEN units
- 1 page PDF rules for “Sea Creature” (more beasts coming Soon™)
- Solo play mechanics
- A basic Scenario
- Free printable KRAKEN token (if you don’t have a 3D printer)
- STLs for a 1/600 scale KRAKEN compatible with the game. Printable on FDM (prints support free!) or Resin printers!
NEW SHIP ARTICLE:
Galleon of the 4th Order San José
With the release of the new Galleon ship mini comes a unique ship card for a unique Spanish ship – the San José. Learn more about the historical background of this ship and get access to the new stat card for the ship.
New to the Oak & Iron Board Game?
Oak & Iron is a quick-play naval skirmish game that blurs the lines of a board game and a miniatures war game. It’s rule-light so you can play quickly, but it’s got strategic depth and tactics to keep it challenging without sacrificing the fun.
Get everything you need to know about the game in our Oak & Iron Board Game review of the Core Box set.
Already own the Oak & Iron game and looking for more info?
- Improve your gameplay with our Strategy & Tactics Guides for Oak & Iron
- Upgrade your table and games Top Oak & Iron Addon Recommendations
- Add some new variety to your games with Scenarios: Fun New Oak & Iron Game Options
