The Silver Bayonet, 9781472844859
Hardcover
Napoleonic monster hunters battle supernatural horrors in a gothic skirmish game.

The Silver Bayonet

a wargame of napoleonic gothic horror

$77.05

  • Hardcover

    160 pages

  • Release Date

    31 January 2022

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Summary

As the wars of Napoleon ravage Europe, chaos and fear reign and the darkness that once clung to the shadows has been emboldened. Supernatural creatures – vampires, werewolves, ghouls, and worse take advantage of the havoc, striking out at isolated farms, villages, and even military units. Whether they are pursuing some master plan or simply revelling in their newfound freedom is unknown. Most people dismiss reports of these slaughters as the rantings of madmen or the lies of deserters, but a …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781472844859
ISBN-10:1472844858
Author:Joseph A. McCullough, Brainbug Design
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:Osprey Games
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:31 January 2022
Weight:660g
Dimensions:246mm x 194mm x 18mm
Series:The Silver Bayonet
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Horror games set in Napoleonic Europe,I’m pretty pumped for this. I think it’sgonna be a lot of fun

– Ash Barker * GMG Reviews *“McCullough has proved his pedigree with his games so far… an interesting option for those of a more historical persuasion and those who like their horror and fantasy.” – , * OnTabletop *The rules are refined, matches are tense and tight, and the narrative side of the game can be as focused or supplemental as you like. Most importantly, this might be the best jumping-on point for those totally new to small skirmishers. – , * Wargamer *

About The Author

Joseph A. McCullough

Joseph A. McCullough is the author of several non-fiction books including A Pocket History of Ireland, Zombies: A Hunter’s Guide, and Dragonslayers: From Beowulf to St. George. In addition, his fantasy short stories have appeared in various books and magazines such as Black Gate, Lords of Swords, and Adventure Mystery Tales. He is also the creator of Frostgrave and Frostgrave: Ghost Archipelago, and co-wrote The Grey Mountains, a supplement for the Middle-Earth Role-Playing Game.

Brainbug Design is a 2D conceptual art, illustration, and visual development studio embedded within the entertainment industries. Based in Nottingham, UK, Brainbug was founded in 2018 by industry veterans with over 30 years’ combined experience and one singular goal: to burrow deep into intellectual properties to provide the best possible external symbiosis with the host-client! Deeply passionate about world-building and storytelling through the medium of design, Brainbug has collaborated on everything from film and television to giant AAA titles and compact independent video games.

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