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The world's premier tabletop gaming magazine. The magazine is published each month in printed and digital formats.

Who we are

Wargames Illustrated (affectionately known as Wi) is the world's leading and best-selling magazine dedicated to the hobby of miniature wargaming. The printed version is available online (from this site), from your local hobby store, and from WH Smith (in the UK). Each month Wi features news, views, reviews, and over 100 pages of articles relating to the noble hobby of miniature wargami

ng - the pursuit of collecting, painting, and gaming with miniature figurines (known variously as figures, miniatures, figs, minis or toy soldiers).

05/09/2024

Full-colour fantasy terrain (made easy)!

https://youtu.be/gkEXmaEc8VM?si=M80b785CYF9JhSOs

Sarissa Precision Limited

05/09/2024

Wi331, May 2015, 'Waterloo - Conclusion of a campaign' had Gary Kitching returning to provide the final report on his participation in a Hundred Days Campaign, which culminated in a slightly different final battle.

https://www.wargamesillustrated.net/wi331-may-2015/

04/09/2024

Matt's been adding colour to this MDF Medieval building. What hobby projects have you been up to this week?

03/09/2024

This month's mag has Mike Peters presenting rules for mounted Characters in Ruckus, his Medieval skirmish game in the 'My kingdom for a horse' article.

https://www.wargamesillustrated.net/wi441-september-2024/

02/09/2024

Wi’s Matt has been working on this tabletop ‘The Surgeon’ vignette by Athena Miniatures. It’s a very nice paint job - but we’ve asked for “more blood and gore please!”

30/08/2024

James travels through Tollingchester

https://www.wargamesillustrated.net/james-travels-through-tollingchester/

29/08/2024

Editor's Tour of Wi441, September 2024

https://youtu.be/1--cMzPcVgU?si=OgDYcS1-cy_ZuKsI

29/08/2024

The cover mount focus for Wi380, the June 2019 issue of Wargames Illustrated magazine, was 'U.S. infantry at D-Day'. Dom Sore presented some thoughts on the cover mount frame, which commemorated some of those who hit the beaches on D-Day 80 years ago.

https://www.wargamesillustrated.net/wi380-june-2019/

28/08/2024

We've been building neat card buildings from Fallout Factions' Battle for Nuka-World Starter Set. The shacks are reversible, a nice touch that greatly adds to the possible variety.

MODIPHIUS

24/08/2024

Congratulations to Andrew Smith on winning September's signed artwork giveaway. Make sure to vote on your favourite article from this month's issue of Wargames Illustrated magazine for a chance to win your very own signed copy of Neil Roberts' cover art.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wi440-august-2024-readers-feedback

23/08/2024

Editor's Exploits episode 37 - How the other half games

https://www.wargamesillustrated.net/editors-exploits-episode-37-how-the-other-half-games/

22/08/2024

Wi370, August 2018, '"To the shores of Tripoli"' begins this issue's America at War theme content with the United States' first military intervention in North Africa. Pete Brown takes up the story.

https://www.wargamesillustrated.net/wi370-august-2018/

21/08/2024

James has just built Durkar the Sovereign Serpent from the new Warpaints Fanatic Wargamers' Paint Set. Will he actually paint it? Only time will tell, but he's warming up his airbrush trigger finger in preparation. What hobby goodness is on your workbench this week?

The Army Painter Archon Studio

20/08/2024

Our second article for our Vietnam theme in this month's issue, 'Saigon '68', involves James examining Loughton Strike Force's magnificent Tet Offensive board and interviewing its creator, Martin Stanbridge.

https://www.wargamesillustrated.net/wi440-august-2024/

Loughton Strike Force

19/08/2024

A Wargames Atlantic Boxer Rebellion Tigerman from our miniature cabinet, beautifully painted by Callum France. The tigermen were bold warriors who specialised in taking down cavalry. Do you have any unusual-looking miniatures in your wargaming armies?

16/08/2024

Valour & Fortitude at Britcon 2024 - A gallery of our games

https://www.wargamesillustrated.net/valour-fortitude-at-britcon-2024-a-gallery-of-our-games/

15/08/2024

Valour & Fortitude at Britcon 2024

https://youtu.be/MvTdRQ1a1BQ

Perry Miniatures

15/08/2024

Page 26 of Wi360, October 2017, features 'The AWI... AR/RW' article which has enthusiast Steve Jones providing a brief guide to gaming the American War of Independence.

https://www.wargamesillustrated.net/wi360-october-2017/

14/08/2024

We’re currently working on the Valour & Fortitude Army Sheet Compendium. This 16-page supplement will be a freebie given away with the October issue of Wargames Illustrated magazine. It contains V&F Army Sheets for: the American Civil War, the Franco-Prussian War and (brand new) the First Carlist War, all written by Jervis Johnson.

https://www.wargamesillustrated.net/product/wiprint-subscription/

12/08/2024

Perry Miniatures Ottomans from our Britcon Napoleon in Egypt game.

The British Historical Games Society

11/08/2024

Today in the 'Wi Room' at Britcon 2024 we’re all about the Billhooks. Never Mind the Billhooks Italia, Boathooks, and Fantasía to be specific.

10/08/2024

The Wargames Illustrated Room at Britcon 2024 is open for business, for the delectation and entertainment of all show attendees. Today (Saturday) we have three award-winning games of Valour & Fortitude, tomorrow is all about Never Mind the Billhooks.

09/08/2024

Never Mind the Billhooks: Massacre at Dwarven Tower Pass - A view from the other side of the table

https://www.nevermindthebillhooks.com/posts/massacre-at-dwarven-tower-pass-a-view-from-the-other-side-of-the-table

08/08/2024

Wi441 Preview - Scaling new heights

https://www.wargamesillustrated.net/wi441-preview-scaling-new-heights/

08/08/2024

Wi350, December 2016, 'Horse and musket blitzkrieg - part two' had Barry Hilton presenting more on the Great Northern War, taking a closer look at the nations involved.

https://www.wargamesillustrated.net/wi350-december-2016/

07/08/2024

Wi441 Preview - Cover Mount Focus: Coat Couture

https://www.wargamesillustrated.net/wi441-preview-cover-mount-focus-coat-couture/

07/08/2024

Matt has just started work on a couple of the new resin medieval buildings from OSHIROmodelterrain. We will be showing you how he gets on in a future magazine article.

06/08/2024

Wargames Atlantic - Assorted plastics review

https://www.wargamesillustrated.net/wargames-atlantic-assorted-plastics-review/

06/08/2024

Our first article in this month's issue has Lisa Smedman going underground to brave the harrowing conditions of VC tunnels, kicking off our Vietnam War theme.

https://www.wargamesillustrated.net/wi440-august-2024/

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Wi439 with free frame

Hot off the press and not *yet* for sale - July's issue of Wargames Illustrated, comes with a free Warlord Games Hail Caesar Epic frame. What will yours be - Romans, Allies, Carthaginians, Celts, or Elephants? https://www.wargamesillustrated.net/product/wiprint-subscription/ #Wargames #Wargaming #Wargamers #TableTop #TableTopGaming #TableTopWargaming #MiniatureWargaming #MiniWargames #MiniatureWargamers #PaintingMiniatures #PaintingMinis #MiniaturePainting #MiniPainting

WI432 WITH FREE Warlord Games NAPOLEONIC FRAME IN STORE NOW The December issue of Wargames Illustrated magazine is available in store now from: your local hobby shop, WH Smith, Tesco Extra, big Sainsbury's, or online at https://www.wargamesillustrated.net/product/wi432-december-2023/

The December issue of Wargames Illustrated, on sale now

Wi431, the November issue of Wargames Illustrated, on shelf now

Wi431 - on the shelf

Valour & Fortitude is here! We’ve just received our first copies of Valour & Fortitude - the new set of Napoleonic rules by Jervis Johnson, Alan and Michael Perry. The printed rules will be given away for FREE with the October issue of Wargames Illustrated (Wi418), from 1st October. Pre-order your copy through our webstore: https://www.wargamesillustrated.net/product/wi418-october-2022/ #Wargames #Wargaming #Wargamers #TableTop #TableTopGaming #TableTopWargaming #MiniatureWargaming #MiniWargames #MiniatureWargamers #MiniWargames #PaintingMiniatures #PaintingMinis #MiniaturePainting #MiniPainting #Napoleonics #HistoricalWargaming

Giants in Miniature - Bizmark.mp4

A first look at an upcoming Giants in Miniature painted by Callum. Considering the excellent likeness, we're guessing you'll all be able to tell us who this famous figure is. #MiniatureMonday #MiniMonday #Wargames #Wargaming #Wargamers #TableTop #TableTopGaming #TableTopWargaming #MiniatureWargaming #MiniWargames #MiniatureWargamers #MiniWargames #PaintingMiniatures #PaintingMinis #MiniaturePainting #MiniPainting

Treat yourself to the latest issue of Wargames Illustrated this Easter 🐣 Weekend. It comes with a free frame of Bolt Action World War Two British/Canadians. Available at hobby stores across the globe, Tesco Extra, ‘big’ Sainsbury’s some Waitrose and WH Smith in the UK, as well as Barnes and Noble in the US. If you are struggling to find copies in the USA, Australia and New Zealand, why not take out a sub locally (and receive all freebie frames) with Ironheart Artisans or Khaki & Green Books.