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Black Powder

Author: Warlord Games

Published: 2010, Warlord Games

Price: $48 print hardback 

Length: 182 pg.

Genre: 1700-1900

​​Scale: Flexible, regimental through army level

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Zach's
Score

83

"A clean and simple set of rules that fits enjoyably into nearly any period with linear battles."
Presentation: 9 of 10
Playability: 9 of 10
Mechanics: 8 of 10
Historical Flavor: 7 of 10
​Support: 9 of 10

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Steve's
Score

77

"Though somewhat generic, BP is a fun, easy-to-use rule set wrapped in a beautiful package that no gamer interested in the era can go wrong using."
Presentation: 9 of 10
Playability: 9 of 10
Mechanics: 8 of 10
Historical Flavor: 7 of 10
​Support: 9 of 10

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Miles'
Score

71

"As much a rules tool box as it is a rule set. The rules are very good for a casual historical wargame, with an emphasis on the game rather than the history."
Presentation: 8 of 10
Playability: 8 of 10
Mechanics: 7 of 10
Historical Flavor: 5 of 10
​Support: 8 of 10

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Keith's Score

54

"It works."
Presentation: 9 of 10
Playability: 7 of 10
Mechanics: 5 of 10
Historical Flavor: 1 of 10
​Support: 8 of 10

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Greg's Score

50

"Beautifully printed and well-marketed, Black Powder is a flavorless, forgettable experience."
Presentation: 8 of 10
Playability: 7 of 10
Mechanics: 3 of 10
Historical Flavor: 2 of 10
​Support: 8 of 10


Club Consensus
67 = "Give It a Try"


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