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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.
Summer of Plunder 2023 approaches!
⚔️🏴☠️Get ready for an epic adventure this summer with the Summer of Plunder 2023 campaign! ⚔️🏴☠️
Learn more about the 9-week global pirate gaming community campaign for Blood & Plunder and Oak & Iron players.
Review of the SioCAST English 3rd Rate Model for Oak & Iron
Here is a review of the new model (I got an early release at Adepticon).
-Photos of the old vs the new model side by side
-Analysis of the differences in the ships
-Close-ups pics of the ship from multiple angles
Get our Review of the New English 3rd Rate ship
What’s New in the Oak & Iron v1.02 Rulebook?
Timberandsail.com has scrubbed the new Oak & Iron v1.02 Rulebook and compiled a summary of Errata and Changes to the Game into a single page with page # references:
Firelock Games Reveals Their Plans
for Oak & Iron Content in 2023
Get the latest news on all the new miniatures, rules content, & products coming to the game of OAK & IRON. Based on an interview with Mike Tuñez of Firelock Games we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the things coming to the game in the next year.
“The Great Pirate Paint Off” – Pirate Painting Contest is Live!
Summer of Plunder is just around the corner. To prepare for the event we’ve teamed up with BloodandPigment.com and several sponsors to host a painting contest! Get all the details on the contest and prizes available here:
SUMMER OF PLUNDER 2023 – Online campaign
The Summer of Plunder is a worldwide community event for all players of the “Blood & Plunder” & “Oak & Iron” games by Firelock Games. This global campaign is a fun way for players around the world to interact, share pictures and stories from their games, win prizes, promote the game(s), and compete for glory for their chosen nation!
TimberAndSail.com is helping by developing a new interactive campaign map allowing nations to vie for control of the Caribbean and Americas. Each week as players submit entries, their participation will help conquer new locations and/or defend their nation’s regions.
Check out the SUMMER OF PLUNDER 2023 Trailer on YouTube
ADEPTICON 2023 – Games & Events List
Join us at the ADEPTICON 2023 gaming convention for a great series of Oak & Iron and Blood & Plunder games. Registration begins January 8th, 2023
News & Previews of Miniatures Coming Soon for Oak & Iron in 2023!
This next year is set to be a VERY exciting year for players of the Oak & Iron game! There are new ships on the horizon and several changes happening at Firelock Games that bode well for the game. Find out why 2023 is going to rock for Oak & Iron and what it means for the game in practical terms.
Tabletop Simulator Oak & Iron Review and “How To” Basics
We’ve put together a review of the Oak & Iron module in Tabletop Simulator. And compiled a list of some “How To” basics for the game. Get a list of the top commands and shortcuts and some tips and tricks for gameplay.
Learn the basics for playing Oak & Iron in Tabletop Simulator.
Davy Jones and “The Flying Dutchman” come to Oak & Iron in “The Sailor’s Devil” PDF
As part of a special 2022 Halloween Event, Firelock Games has released a new downloadable PDF with rules that add a favorite Hollywood piratical character and ship to the game!
- New Event Card
- Captain Davy Jones’ stats and card
- “The Flying Dutchman” pirate ships stats and card
- New rules for “The Heart” cursed item
Get the Oak & Iron “Sailor’s Devil” (PDF) & stats for Davy Jones and “The Flying Dutchman”
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.
