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Osprey Games is a publisher of board and card games, wargames, and roleplaying games based in Oxford, UK, and New York, USA. http://linktr.ee/OspreyGames

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An image with the board game box of Flip Pick Towers alongside a sticker reading "MARCH 2026" against a bright blue background. The box is surrounded by scattered cards from the game, variously illustrated with whimsical depictions of dragons, fairies, towers and bridges.

An image with the board game box of Flip Pick Towers alongside a sticker reading "MARCH 2026" against a bright blue background. The box is surrounded by scattered cards from the game, variously illustrated with whimsical depictions of dragons, fairies, towers and bridges.

In Flip Pick Towers, you'll be competing to win the most points by drawing your own magical castle...

Add tower floors, rooves, bridges, collect resources from gold to magic beans, and use the fantastical abilities of fairies, witches & more✨✏️

πŸ‘‰19th March UK / 17th March US: https://bit.ly/46WO9KA

08.02.2026 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of the latest copy of Wargames Illustrated magazine with cover art depicting two ancient Greek warriors.

A photo of the latest copy of Wargames Illustrated magazine with cover art depicting two ancient Greek warriors.

A close-up of an article inside the magazine titled "Designers' Notes: WARRIORS OF ATHENA" above an illustration of Greek heroes fighting a horde of undead.

A close-up of an article inside the magazine titled "Designers' Notes: WARRIORS OF ATHENA" above an illustration of Greek heroes fighting a horde of undead.

Another close-up from the same article showing the Warriors of Athena: Heroes and Quests rulebooks and illustrations of two more heroes, one with an octopoid head.

Another close-up from the same article showing the Warriors of Athena: Heroes and Quests rulebooks and illustrations of two more heroes, one with an octopoid head.

The new Wargames Illustrated is a bumper crop for Warriors of Athena πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

πŸ”ΈDesign diary from Joseph A. McCullough
πŸ”ΈAncient Greek terrain guide
πŸ”ΈAdvice on wargaming heroes, gods, and monsters

Warriors of Athena: Heroes & Quests are out Feb 26 UK / Feb 24 US: https://bit.ly/4rJDFIf

07.02.2026 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well, my game has finally been announced, and I don't have to dance around it anymore.

Midnight Heroes is my Fate-based game of magical super-heroes coming out this Fall from @ospreygames.bsky.social! I am excited, and it has been amazing watching Jose develop my characters through his art.

06.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Jose Real Lopez – you can find them on Insta @joserealart, linked in the blog above :)

06.02.2026 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Variant coloured concept sketches of a mystical superhero character: a bearded old man in a cloak and holding a flaming torch, decorated with various bones and keys.

Variant coloured concept sketches of a mystical superhero character: a bearded old man in a cloak and holding a flaming torch, decorated with various bones and keys.

Variant black-and-white concept sketches of a mystical superhero character: a humanoid plant hybrid woman wearing a bulky leather jacket.

Variant black-and-white concept sketches of a mystical superhero character: a humanoid plant hybrid woman wearing a bulky leather jacket.

2 new RPGs this year...

🎲 MIDNIGHT HEROES – A game of mystical superheroes powered by the Fate gaming engine.

🎲 UNDERCITY – A game of dark whimsy & fairy-tale horror beneath the city's streets.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4tqsWDp

06.02.2026 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
An image with an illustration of ancient Greek heroes holding up collapsing rubble as they help a group of children out from underneath. The background around the illustration is stylised like white marble. The title for the game Warriors of Athena is across the top and across the bottom are the words "PROTECT THE HELPLESS IN AN AGE OF GODS AND MONSTERS"

An image with an illustration of ancient Greek heroes holding up collapsing rubble as they help a group of children out from underneath. The background around the illustration is stylised like white marble. The title for the game Warriors of Athena is across the top and across the bottom are the words "PROTECT THE HELPLESS IN AN AGE OF GODS AND MONSTERS"

πŸ“œ The design diary from Joseph A. McCullough is here for Warriors of Athena!

Hear from the award-winning creator of Frostgrave all about the process that went into this solo and co-op narrative wargame of Greek myth: https://bit.ly/4bsYzWh

26th Feb UK & 24th Feb US: https://bit.ly/4rJDFIf

05.02.2026 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The cover of the history book Hansando and Busan 1592, with art depicting medieval Japanese and Korean ships battling.

The cover of the history book Hansando and Busan 1592, with art depicting medieval Japanese and Korean ships battling.

Looking for wargame inspiration? πŸ€”

The author of the history book Hansando and Busan 1592, from our friends @ospreypublishing.bsky.social, wrote a blog all about how to wargame the period of the Imjin War – including recommended figures and rulesets!

Read it here: https://bit.ly/4r9eI7K

04.02.2026 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The cover of the boxed plastic miniatures kit for Frostgrave Cultist Knights from North Star Military Figures and Osprey Games, with art depicting a band of fantasy warriors heavily armoured in scraps and rags.

The cover of the boxed plastic miniatures kit for Frostgrave Cultist Knights from North Star Military Figures and Osprey Games, with art depicting a band of fantasy warriors heavily armoured in scraps and rags.

A photo of a sample figure from the set, fully painted: a figure holding a sword in two hands, with a full-face helm and a skull hanging from their belt.

A photo of a sample figure from the set, fully painted: a figure holding a sword in two hands, with a full-face helm and a skull hanging from their belt.

Frostgrave Cultist Knights are on the horizon from @northstarfigs.bsky.social...

As ever, compatible with the rest of the Frostgrave, Oathmark & Stargrave plastic ranges for kitbashing!

Release details coming soon. Follow North Star Military Figures on social media & join their newsletter.

03.02.2026 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 54    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
An image with an illustration of a person's hand drawing onto one of the kingdom sheets from the board game Flip Pick Towers, creating a whimsical castle of towers. Alongside are a sample spread of illustrated cards depicting a bridge, Flam the dragon, Sosban the witch, and Queen Blodwen. Below is cut-out figure in the same style, of a princess holding a large axe, with a speech bubble reading: "I want a room at the very top of a tower!...Please?"

An image with an illustration of a person's hand drawing onto one of the kingdom sheets from the board game Flip Pick Towers, creating a whimsical castle of towers. Alongside are a sample spread of illustrated cards depicting a bridge, Flam the dragon, Sosban the witch, and Queen Blodwen. Below is cut-out figure in the same style, of a princess holding a large axe, with a speech bubble reading: "I want a room at the very top of a tower!...Please?"

Flip Pick Towers is out next month!

Create spectacular castles filled with magical characters while dastardly dragons try to thwart your plans...

We're excited to share more very, very soon. Watch this space πŸ‘€πŸ‘€

19th March UK & 17th March US: https://bit.ly/46WO9KA

02.02.2026 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An image with a stylised white marble background, with an illustration inside it depicting ancient Greek heroes on a narrow bridge surrounded by monstrous harpies circling above. The title reads "WARRIORS OF ATHENA" and below is the text: "A SOLO/COOPERATIVE SKIRMISH WARGAME OF HEROISM AND ADVENTURE IN THE REALMS OF GREEK MYTH".

An image with a stylised white marble background, with an illustration inside it depicting ancient Greek heroes on a narrow bridge surrounded by monstrous harpies circling above. The title reads "WARRIORS OF ATHENA" and below is the text: "A SOLO/COOPERATIVE SKIRMISH WARGAME OF HEROISM AND ADVENTURE IN THE REALMS OF GREEK MYTH".

Ready for Warriors of Athena? βœ…

Join the Official Player's Page on Facebook! Get news, see people's miniatures, and share ideas: https://bit.ly/46cIRLn

Don't have Facebook? Join the Osprey Games Discord and check out the Warriors of Athena channel instead: https://bit.ly/4k4eEDW

01.02.2026 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An illustration, stylised all in shades of black and green, depicting a bearded medieval troubadour sat on a feasting table playing his lute.

An illustration, stylised all in shades of black and green, depicting a bearded medieval troubadour sat on a feasting table playing his lute.

Looking for pre-written scenarios for your RPGs? πŸ”Ž

Our gaming resources page has a whole host: https://bit.ly/3yKLCpO

Find adventures for...

πŸ”ΈThe Hooded Man
πŸ”ΈThrough the Hedgerow
πŸ”ΈTomorrow City
πŸ”ΈRighteous Blood Ruthless Blades
πŸ”ΈJackals
πŸ”ΈRomance of the Perilous Land

31.01.2026 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Hi! As I just commented below everything we have to share right now is what's in the full blog, but there'll be a lot more detailed previews closer to release in Summer

30.01.2026 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi there, all the details we're able to share for now are in the linked blog article, but we'll have more in-depth content on A Billion Suns closer to release this Summer :)

30.01.2026 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
An illustration of two huge sci-fi space fleets battling head-on in front of an angry orange sun ringed with solar flares.

An illustration of two huge sci-fi space fleets battling head-on in front of an angry orange sun ringed with solar flares.

The cover of The Silver Bayonet: Venice: The Alchemist's Legacy, stylised as a weathered old black leather tome.

The cover of The Silver Bayonet: Venice: The Alchemist's Legacy, stylised as a weathered old black leather tome.

A stylised black-and-white illustration depicting a Barbary corsair drawing his sword and glancing over his shoulder at a shadowy figure behind him with faint tendrils and a pair of glowing eyes.

A stylised black-and-white illustration depicting a Barbary corsair drawing his sword and glancing over his shoulder at a shadowy figure behind him with faint tendrils and a pair of glowing eyes.

πŸ’₯πŸ’₯ 4 New Wargames in 2026...

A BILLION SUNS: SECOND EDITION – Coming August.

THE SILVER BAYONET: VENICE – Coming September.

SIGNS & WONDERS – Coming October.

THE SILVER BAYONET: THE BARBARY COAST – Coming December.

πŸ‘‰ Find out more in the full announcement blog: https://bit.ly/4qPmjsB

30.01.2026 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

A little walk through memory lane… and quite a lot of plaid!

28.01.2026 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A screenshot from the Watch It Played tutorial of Undaunted 2200: Callisto, showing Rodney Smith holding up the game box.

A screenshot from the Watch It Played tutorial of Undaunted 2200: Callisto, showing Rodney Smith holding up the game box.

A screenshot from the Watch It Played tutorial of Village Green, showing Rodney Smith sat with the game box.

A screenshot from the Watch It Played tutorial of Village Green, showing Rodney Smith sat with the game box.

A screenshot from the Watch It Played tutorial of Frostgrave, showing Rodney Smith sat behind a table set up with painted miniature figures and terrain.

A screenshot from the Watch It Played tutorial of Frostgrave, showing Rodney Smith sat behind a table set up with painted miniature figures and terrain.

Throwback to all the Osprey Games tutorials from @watchitplayed.tv over the years!

From the very beginning & far future of Undaunted, to the gardens of Village Green, and even the wizards of Frostgrave – and much more...

Check out the full video collection: https://bit.ly/4rj9gz9

28.01.2026 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

Fixed, thank you!

27.01.2026 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The cover for the Daimyo: A Mass Battle Samurai Wargame rulebook, with art depicting a fully-armoured samurai leading an army of cavalry and infantry.

The cover for the Daimyo: A Mass Battle Samurai Wargame rulebook, with art depicting a fully-armoured samurai leading an army of cavalry and infantry.

An illustration of WW1 soldiers fighting at close quarters in a trench, with "COVER PREVEIW" in large font across the bottom.

An illustration of WW1 soldiers fighting at close quarters in a trench, with "COVER PREVEIW" in large font across the bottom.

Announcing the Osprey Wargames Series in 2026:

πŸ‘‰DAIMYO – Wargames rules during Japan's Sengoku period. JULY.

πŸ‘‰TRENCH RAIDERS – Raiding and skirmishes in the trenches of WWI. SEPTEMBER.

πŸ‘‰PILLARS OF GROMLAK – Skirmishes focusing on Orcs and Goblins. NOVEMBER.

Find out more:https://bit.ly/45ugbNG

27.01.2026 02:00 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4
An image with a background illustration, stylised as a cave painting, depicting figures with staffs and animal headdresses around a campfire. Large text reads "HIDE, STONE, AND BONE" in between the Osprey Games logo at the top and at the bottom the words: "LEAD YOUR TRIBE IN SOLO, CO-OP AND COMPETITIVE SKIRMISH CAMPAIGNS".

An image with a background illustration, stylised as a cave painting, depicting figures with staffs and animal headdresses around a campfire. Large text reads "HIDE, STONE, AND BONE" in between the Osprey Games logo at the top and at the bottom the words: "LEAD YOUR TRIBE IN SOLO, CO-OP AND COMPETITIVE SKIRMISH CAMPAIGNS".

πŸ‘‹ Author design diary for Hide, Stone, and Bone!

Get the best introduction to the game from its designer, Austin Hunt, & hear all about the options it offers players for Ice Age tabletop survival: https://bit.ly/4k5Baww

Available this Thursday in the UK & tomorrow in the US: https://bit.ly/43ELR22

26.01.2026 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
An illustration of a group of fantasy adventurers leaning over a wooden table and pointing at a map marked with an X, with various people as shadowy silhouettes in the background.

An illustration of a group of fantasy adventurers leaning over a wooden table and pointing at a map marked with an X, with various people as shadowy silhouettes in the background.

What's next for Osprey Roleplaying πŸ€”

It's announcement season, so watch this space for details of new RPGs coming soon... but until then we want to hear from you!

What kind of direction, genres, settings, and systems do you want to see?

@nathanandersonart.bsky.social, from Two Sides to the Coin 🎨

25.01.2026 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
An image with a copy of the board game Battalion: War of the Ancients and a pair of the game's official promo scenarios, against a background illustration of an ancient Roman soldier and the words: "TEST YOUR COMMAND WITH 4 EPIC NEW SCENARIOS".

An image with a copy of the board game Battalion: War of the Ancients and a pair of the game's official promo scenarios, against a background illustration of an ancient Roman soldier and the words: "TEST YOUR COMMAND WITH 4 EPIC NEW SCENARIOS".

Did you miss last year's official promo scenarios for Battalion: War of the Ancients?

βš”οΈ Find 4 new set battles to play through, on the board games section of our website's gaming resources page!

Download for free now: https://bit.ly/48dN01l

24.01.2026 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We'll share most of the details closer to release, most likely from around June onwards :) But watch this space for any surprise previews before then!

23.01.2026 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for pointing this out, fixed on a new post now :)

23.01.2026 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An illustration of a band of fantasy elves defending a standing stone on top of a steep hill, with the sun rising behind it and pine forests on either side. An army of men and dwarves is assaulting up the slope. Text across the bottom reads "Preview - Not Final"

An illustration of a band of fantasy elves defending a standing stone on top of a steep hill, with the sun rising behind it and pine forests on either side. An army of men and dwarves is assaulting up the slope. Text across the bottom reads "Preview - Not Final"

The cover of Stargrave: Acceptable Losses, with art depicting sci-fi soldiers and a futuristic tank on an alien planet with fire and smoke rising behind it

The cover of Stargrave: Acceptable Losses, with art depicting sci-fi soldiers and a futuristic tank on an alien planet with fire and smoke rising behind it

πŸ“’ NEW JOSEPH A. McCULLOUGH WARGAMES 2026

πŸ”₯ OATHMARK: SECOND EDITION – A revised & expanded version of the popular mass-battle fantasy wargame. Coming August.

πŸ’₯ STARGRAVE: ACCEPTABLE LOSSES – A military-focused supplement for Stargrave. Coming November.

Find out more: bit.ly/4rdstm8

23.01.2026 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
An image with a background photo of fully painted miniature figures and terrain for tabletop gaming, depicting a prehistoric man hunting mammoth, overlaid against a blue background with a copy of the Hide, Stone, and Bone rulebook, the Osprey Games logo, and the text "SURVIVAL IS ALL".

An image with a background photo of fully painted miniature figures and terrain for tabletop gaming, depicting a prehistoric man hunting mammoth, overlaid against a blue background with a copy of the Hide, Stone, and Bone rulebook, the Osprey Games logo, and the text "SURVIVAL IS ALL".

πŸ—£οΈ Out first blog for next week's Hide, Stone, and Bone is here!

Head over to our website to read all about the game's 'Big Days' – the dramatic encounters you'll be playing out on the tabletop as part of your campaign: https://bit.ly/3LXDjxo

PRE-ORDER: https://bit.ly/43ELR22

21.01.2026 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
A photo of the General Orders: Sengoku Jidai game box in front of a stood-up map board and behind two illustrated cards from the game, with custom wooden ship and catapult meeples in the foreground.

A photo of the General Orders: Sengoku Jidai game box in front of a stood-up map board and behind two illustrated cards from the game, with custom wooden ship and catapult meeples in the foreground.

"General Orders: Sengoku Jidai offers small box tactical wonder that is staying on the shelf" πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

Check out @werenotwizards.com's review for last year's worker-placement wargame: https://bit.ly/461Akuy

// Available Now // https://bit.ly/4jeCg8d

20.01.2026 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An image with an illustration of a hooded and masked medieval outlaw mid-sprint holding a dagger backwards in one hand and a moneybag spilling coins in the other, all in shades of black and green. Above text reads: "Survive as an outlaw. Live as a legend." Below is the title logo for the Osprey Games RPG The Hooded Man.

An image with an illustration of a hooded and masked medieval outlaw mid-sprint holding a dagger backwards in one hand and a moneybag spilling coins in the other, all in shades of black and green. Above text reads: "Survive as an outlaw. Live as a legend." Below is the title logo for the Osprey Games RPG The Hooded Man.

πŸ”₯Create your own OUTLAW & become a LEGEND in our Robin Hood RPG:https://bit.ly/442Riai

Choose your Motivation & the Crime you're wanted for, your unique Talent – and Hindrance – as well as Equipment & a custom Companion as your partner in crime.

Gain skill, wealth & fame through Improvements.

19.01.2026 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
An image with a copy of the Hide, Stone, and Bone: A Paleolithic Skirmish Wargame rulebook alongside a sample page spread showing a stylised cave painting illustration and a page of rules text and stat blocks. Text reads below against a blue background: "HUNT MAMMOTH, GROW YOUR TRIBE AND SURVIVE THE ICE AGE".

An image with a copy of the Hide, Stone, and Bone: A Paleolithic Skirmish Wargame rulebook alongside a sample page spread showing a stylised cave painting illustration and a page of rules text and stat blocks. Text reads below against a blue background: "HUNT MAMMOTH, GROW YOUR TRIBE AND SURVIVE THE ICE AGE".

Our Ice Age wargame Hide, Stone, and Bone isn't only about battling tribes...

Its detailed campaign system for between encounters has you gathering food, crafting tools, & consulting shamans.

Survival is all. You can thrive even with the fortunes of war against you.

JANUARY:https://bit.ly/43ELR22

18.01.2026 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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With Warriors of Athena releasing next month, we're prepping a collection of mythical warriors from across the ancient Greece from which to build a crew.

🎲 Warriors of Athena
✏️ Joseph A. McCullough
🎨 Hazem Ameen
// FEBRUARY 26th UK // 24th US //

#OspreyGames #WarriorsofAthena #Miniatures

16.01.2026 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
A photo of a game of Burrows & Badgers: Second Edition with a table set up with terrain and fully painted miniatures: various anthropomorphic animals are fighting over a rocky outcrop with more ruins in the background.

A photo of a game of Burrows & Badgers: Second Edition with a table set up with terrain and fully painted miniatures: various anthropomorphic animals are fighting over a rocky outcrop with more ruins in the background.

Congratulations @michael-lovejoy.bsky.social at Oathsworn Minis & the Burrows & Badgers team for the game winning joint Bronze Best New Game in the Wargames Illustrated Awards 2025!

Oathsworn also won Bronze in Best Customer Service & 4th in Best ManufacturerπŸ†

FULL RESULTS: https://bit.ly/4pIG3N8

14.01.2026 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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