I’m thrilled to announce that we’re gearing up for the Kickstarter launch of Blood on the Sands! After years of hard work, dedication, and countless hours of development, the time has finally come to make this dream a reality. If you're interested, we kindly ask that you follow the link and sign up to be notified when the Kickstarter launches https://www.kickstarter.com/proj.../bloodonthesands/arena...

Blood on the Sands is a historically inspired skirmish game that brings the brutal, high-stakes world of ancient gladiatorial combat to life on your tabletop. Whether you’re a veteran gamer or a relative novice, the game immerses you in thrilling one-on-one gladiatorial duels, dynamic, and full of tactical depth.

Blood on the Sands will come complete and ready-to-play straight out of the box. You can jump straight in with a quick match against your opponent, or settle in for a longer campaign, where you don the mantle of a lanista, the master of a gladiator school or ludus. Recruit, train, and manage a stable of gladiators, each with their own backgrounds and traits, and trained in one of the distinctive fighting styles. As they progress from tiros to veterans, these warriors live only for the roar of the crowd and the promise of victory in the arena. But in the world of the gladiator, fame is fleeting, and the arenas of the Empire are littered with the fallen. Will you guide your fighters to glory, or will they fall, forgotten, like blood on the sands!More news to follow...

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Sorry if this has been asked before. I am going to start working with a local store that wants to start transitioning into hosting tabletop wargames. Currently they exclusively do DnD style RPG games. Now, the tough part is what games do you think will work for a younger audience? The only prerequisites are that it is family friendly (well, you know what I mean) and that the rules are still available.

So far One Page Rules looks really promising and DiceHeads Zoontalis looks pretty perfect but we want to have more options. Anything related to historical battles or that encourage building over multiple games in a campaign would be perfect but no bad ideas.

edit: I am getting some awesome suggestions here from a lot of different perspectives. I will add a little context. This started as an after school dnd club and has grown so large it is now a none profit with its own room space for gaming tables, storage and more. It's been going so long now that a lot of the kids who started in it have since become teenagers and graduated, so we are helping kids from their first miniature all the way to their senior year. My job in all this is to handle 3D printing so no matter what they may want to play there will be miniatures available.

I just got into miniature painting and wargaming. I love the Operational/Strategic grand scale army style over the small squad/platoon tactical style of games. Managing as a high-up officer multiple groups and logistics excite me. Combining these two ideas I’ve narrowed down to games that use 6mm-15mm miniatures are the best to keep these ideas, however I find it easier to purchase 28mm minis, but I can see how that isn’t possible. I know it’s asking a lot but I need helping finding games that fit the large grand scale army controlling wargaming with miniature painting. Any era will do. Solo scenarios if applicable.

I have liked the look of the Darklands miniatures from Mierce Miniatures. https://www.mierce-miniatures.com/ The website is tough to navigate easily, but the world seems awesome and the minis look amazing, unique, and creative.

However, I don't know a single person who has purchased a mini from this company or ever played the game. I am sure someone out there is doing it, but the cost of the minis are high so owning an army for a game no one plays might not make sense for the average interested person.

Anyone have experience with this game? How does it compare to other fantasy battle or skirmish games?

Surely there are enough factions and characters to furnish a Warriors battle game. What else would you like to see?

A second-to last reminder all :D

The Potbelly Minis kickstarter has nine days to run! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hellenistic-judeans/emishi-the-horse-warriors-of-northern-japan

If you miss it, the figures will be available over here in the webstore.

https://www.potbellyminiatures.co.nz/

Join the First Grand Conflict in a Narrative Galactic War Tabletop Game!

Are you a fan of narrative-driven tabletop wargames like Warhammer? Then this is the perfect opportunity to dive into a brand-new galactic war game where you can shape the story! Whether you're a seasoned wargamer or new to narrative campaigns, this is your chance to join the first grand war.

What’s the Game About? Set in a galaxy torn by faction wars, players will step into an evolving story, making decisions that influence the outcome of battles and the course of the war. Everything is driven by narrative—you can do anything as long as it fits the world and is approved by the group. This freedom allows you to craft unique strategies and moments that feel like they’re pulled straight out of a sci-fi epic.

For this first war, players will align with one of two factions:

• Dieselpunk Faction: Masters of machinery, this faction uses industrial firepower and mechanized units to dominate. Their strength lies in overwhelming their foes and bending the resources of planets to fuel their war machine.
• Nature Faction: Guardians of the natural order, they wield elemental powers and command ecosystems to reclaim or protect worlds from industrial destruction. Expect powerful synergies between units and environmental manipulation.

You’ll be battling on Arkaia, a planet with diverse environments like the Volcano of Cinderspire, the mystical Eternal Hot Springs, and the towering Skyroots that connect the planet’s ecosystem. Each of these landmarks adds a layer of strategic depth to the game, offering unique benefits and challenges.

Key Features:

• Narrative-Driven Gameplay: Your choices and actions will shape the story and the fate of the galaxy. The game encourages creative freedom, allowing you to attempt anything, as long as it fits within the rules of the universe.
• Customizable Heroes: Build your hero with specific HP, Armor, and Shield stats, and equip them with unique gear and abilities.
• Base Building & Resource Management: Construct and fortify your bases using construction points, adding another layer of long-term strategy to the war effort.
• Dynamic Environments: The battlefield isn’t static—volcanic eruptions, mystical forces, and environmental features will all impact the flow of battle.

Why You Should Join: If you enjoy games like Warhammer 40k but crave deeper narrative elements and the freedom to build your own story, this game is for you! You'll be part of an evolving narrative with limitless possibilities, and your input could help shape the direction of the game as it grows.

How to Play: We’ll be playing remotely via Roll20, so anyone can join regardless of location! I’m flexible with game times and open to introducing new players to the system.

Whether you’re here to command the tides of war or tell an epic story, I’d love for you to join! Feel free to reply or DM me for more details. Let’s wage our first war on Arkaia!