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Bolt Action Third Edition: A World War II Wargame

Bolt Action is a miniatures game. The publisher, Warlord Games, has been offering a third edition of its game since September 2024, replacing the venerable second edition, which had been around since 2016.

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Maurice, Bolt Action editor

I have been passionate about imaginative worlds since childhood, between toy soldiers and role-playing games. In the 90s, I delved into wargames like Squad Leader and Warhammer 40K. Today, I spend my time painting miniatures, working on my own game, and playing Bolt Action, my current favorite wargame.

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