Bolt Action: Third Edition

About this board game

Bolt Action: Third Edition is a World War II tabletop wargame for 2–6 players, with games lasting about 120 minutes. It puts you in command of platoons of infantry, heavy weapons, and vehicles across battlefields from the Second World War.

Written by Alessio Cavatore, this edition presents refined and updated rules designed to be simple to learn while offering extensive tactical potential. At its heart is the renowned Order Dice system, creating fast-paced games in which command decisions shape the flow of combat.

The rulebook includes everything needed to play with your collection of Bolt Action miniatures, along with starter army lists to help new players get into the action. Army lists are provided for:

• Great Britain
• Germany
• The United States of America
• Imperial Japan
• The Soviet Union

Use the intuitive platoon selector system to tailor your collection to different missions. A new scenario generation system helps ensure that no two games need ever be the same, while optional special rules let you create unique tabletop battlefields to fight over.

Alongside the core rules and army lists, Bolt Action: Third Edition includes quick-reference tables, a full index, full-colour illustrations, and background on the Second World War and notable actions and campaigns. Whether you are building a new force or expanding an existing collection, this edition offers a broad foundation for varied and fulfilling tabletop battles.