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New Samurai MIniatures from Warlord Games

The image features the cover of the "Wars of the Samurai" supplement for the Pike & Shotte tabletop game, prominently displaying a vibrant illustration of a 15th and 16th-century Japanese battle scene, complete with samurai warriors in traditional armor wielding weapons and banners. To the right, there is a detailed miniature of Yasuke, the Black Samurai, depicted in a dynamic pose, dressed in colorful armor and holding a sword. The book's title is elegantly printed in gold lettering at the top, with the Warlord Games logo at the bottom.

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Warlord Games are preparing to release Wars of the Samurai.

A new Pike & Shottte supplement, Wars of the Samurai is described as ‘the essential guide for recreating 15th and 16th Century Japanese warfare’. It promises to contain exhaustive background information, army lists, new unit rules and scenarios alongside ‘gorgeous miniatures and artwork’.

Wars of the Samurai is now available for pre-order via the Warlord Games webstore. Those of you who avail yourself of this new book will also receive not only a free PDF on the day of release, but also a new and exclusive miniature of Yasuke, the Black Samurai, for free.

See the Warlord Games website for more details.

Images courtesy of Warlord Games

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