Fantasy Flight Games

A Rendezvous at Your Local Game Store

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Repurposed BattleLore games are now on sale

As we announced in October, we are now making BattleLore Core Sets and expansions available, starting today. While both the Core Set and the expansions have a French rulebook, all the cards and components are in English, with English rules...

Time to Ride

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT

BattleLore: Code of Chivalry is now available

The warhorns sounded and the riders took the ridge, resplendent in their colorful heraldry and shimmering steel. Knights they were, born for battle and eager for glory. In their wake, footmen rallied to their banners and soon the army was on the march. Behind this wall of galloping armor and longswords, none feared the battle...

Time to Ride

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT
The BattleLore: Code of Chivalry rules are now online

The warhorns sounded and the riders took the ridge, resplendent in their colorful heraldry and shimmering steel. Knights they were, born for battle and eager for glory. In their wake, footmen rallied to their banners and soon the army was on the march. Behind this wall of galloping...

Knightly News

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT
A preview for BattleLore: Code of Chivalry

The battle seemed all but lost. A small contingent of vile goblins took the hill, followed by a hulking shadow that looked like a black wave in the moonlight. But no. It was a spider...a spider the size of the queen’s carriage! We lost all hope then, and readied ourselves to throw down arms and flee for the safety of the...

This is No Tall Tale

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT
Bearded Brave, a BattleLore expansion, is on sale now

The furious growls that pierces the sky could be one of two things: bagpipes or bears. Either of the two could only mean one thing...

The Iron Dwarves are on the march.

The latest expansion for

Beards and Bears

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT
The rules for Bearded Brave, a BattleLore expansion, are now online

The ground rumbles under the pounding wrath of charging bears while the air fills with the bleating sounds of bagpipes. The Iron Dwarves come!

The rules for Bearded Brave (pdf, 612 KB;...

An Unbearable Onslaught

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT
A look at Bear Riders in Bearded Brave, an upcoming BattleLore expansion

There you are, on the field of battle. The song of steel fills the dawn air. Your foes press the line, forcing your fellows back. With one last burst of adrenaline, your comrades dig their feet into the bloodied earth and push the invaders back. For a moment you think you have won the...

Bolstering the Lines

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 05:00:00 GMT
Announcing the upcoming availability of BattleLore expansions

More good news for BattleLore players!

Last week we announced the upcoming availability of the BattleLore Core Set. By repurposing a supply of French Core Sets, Fantasy Flight Games is able to offer fans the BattleLore Core...

Back to the Battle!

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 05:00:00 GMT
Announcing the upcoming availability of BattleLore Core Sets

BattleLore fans rejoice! Fantasy Flight Games is pleased to announce the upcoming availability of the BattleLore Core set!

Due to the difficulties surrounding the production of the original BattleLore Core Sets (

Chivalry is Not Dead

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 05:00:00 GMT
Announcing Code of Chivalry for BattleLore

The warhorns sounded and the riders took the ridge, resplendent in their colorful heraldry and shimmering steel. Knights they were, born for battle and eager for glory. In their wake, footmen rallied to their banners and soon the army was on the march. Behind this wall of galloping armor and longswords, none feared the battle...

They May be Short, but Not Short-sighted

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT
A look at new dwarf units in Bearded Brave

This fall, the Bearded Brave expansion will rally the dwarven banners and bring your BattleLore armies some stalwart support. The bold Iron Dwarves are known for their powerful arbalests, which are deadly when combined with their farseeing...

Dwarf the Competition

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT
Announcing the Bearded Brave expansion for BattleLore

The first large contingent of Dwarves came to France in late autumn of the year 1419. Supplemented from time to time with volunteers, these troops became an integral part of the French army and the war against the English. By 1420, the “Army of Scotland” was a distinct force in the French royal...

Unlikely Allies

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT
BattleLore: Horrific Horde is now on sale!

Fantasy Flight Games is proud to announce a major release that will have Goblinoid commanders across the realm screeching with delight. BattleLore: Horrific Horde Goblin Army Pack, the newest expansion set for

Prepare For The Green-skinned Onslaught!

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT
Announcing the BattleLore: Horrific Horde Goblin Army Pack

Goblinoids: Rumored to have their origins in little traveled desert areas, these diminutive creatures and their larger brethren, the Hobgoblins, behave cowardly if cornered, but beware, for they are brutally vicious when fighting in greater numbers.

A Formidable Force

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT
BattleLore: Creatures is now on sale

It is the Middle Ages, and all of Europe is engulfed in the flames of battle. Armies of French and English troops join Goblin and Dwarven mercenaries. In a land where history and fantasy collide, brave heroes clash in bloody combat. Are you prepared to lead your forces into combat to meet this latest threat?
Fantasy Flight...

What Westeros means to BattleLore

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT
Christian Petersen answers questions about Battles of Westeros and BattleLore

Christian Petersen, the CEO of FFG, sat down over the weekend to answer a few questions about Battles of Westeros and

Dominating the Battlefield

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT
The rules for BattleLore: Creatures are now online

France - 1373

Once, long ago we encountered and fortunately defeated an ill-tempered and obstinate Hill Giant, with no casualties I might add. So when we first laid eyes on that Creature in the battle lines of our enemy, we thought we would simply advance archers to achieve an identical result - victory.

Quickly we found that this...

The Dragons have landed!

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT
BattleLore: Dragons has arrived at your local retailer

With a single breath, the fearsome dragon devastates its enemies and strikes terror into the hearts of all who behold it. In BattleLore: Dragons, your epic battle continues with a completely new and terrifying combatant.

This newest BattleLore expansion set brings three of these imposing creatures...

Death Rains From the Skies

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT
The BattleLore: Dragons Expansion is now shipping to distributors!

With the sudden shock of a thunderbolt, silence fell instantly across the battlefield. The clangour of combat halted and swords stopped themselves mid-swing. Even the cries of anguish from the injured were stilled, as the mighty shadow moved to block the sunlight, and its enormous wings folded themselves gracefully closed. In that moment...

Prepare Yourself for Battle

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT
BattleLore dice packs are now on sale

It is the Middle Ages, and all of Europe is engulfed in the flames of battle. Armies of French and English troops join Goblin and Dwarven mercenaries. In a land where history and fantasy collide, brave heroes clash in bloody combat. Though you may well have the courage to face your foe, do you have...

To Arms!

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT
BattleLore: Heroes is now on sale!

Mount standing proudly beside him, the heavily armored warrior looks over the battlefield. Archers to his left begin stringing their bows in anticipation of the coming conflict. A small contingent of Dwarven mercenaries form up to his right, ready to make the foes of his majesty suffer. War may not be the best solution, but it is the...

Three New Ways to Die

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT
Announcing the upcoming release of BattleLore: Creatures

Last week, we introduced you to three formidable Dragons that will be flying onto shelves this fall. BattleLore: Creatures, much like Dragons,...

Casting a Massive Shadow

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT
Announcing the upcoming release of BattleLore: Dragons

As the battle draws to a close, the day in nearly won. Knights dismount, removing their battered helms and breathing in the smoking air. Suddenly, a shadow falls across the battlefield, accompanied by the deafening beat of massive wings... and the fight is far from over. This fall, all of Europe shall tremble before...

Prepare for Battle!

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT
The Rules for BattleLore: Heroes Expansion are Now Available

The Commanders' trumpets are sounding and this Fall, the BattleLore: Heroes expansion will be arriving on the battlefields of your Friendly Local Game Store. Take your game of

Powerful Assets

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT
A preview of the artifacts for BattleLore: Heroes Expansion

BattleLore: Heroes presents a new type of item that heroes alone can equip and use on the battlefield. These artifacts can support or augment a hero’s abilities and skills in a variety of ways. Today, we will explore the various types of artifacts and take a look at a sample of each type.

Battlecry of the Warrior

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT
A Preview of the Warrior for BattleLore: Heroes Expansion

Greetings BattleLore Commanders!

BattleLore: Heroes Expansion arrives this Fall and in the lead-up to its release, we present this series of preview and strategy articles for the characters that this expansion introduces. Our previous installments looked at the Cleric, Rogue,

Calling Down the Thunder

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT
A Preview of the Wizard for BattleLore: Heroes Expansion

Behold BattleLore Commanders!

BattleLore: Heroes Expansion is coming this Fall and we are heralding its release with this series of preview...

Heed the Commander's Call

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT
A Preview of the Field Commander for BattleLore: Heroes Expansion

Welcome Back BattleLore Commanders!

The new BattleLore: Heroes Expansion arrives this Fall and in anticipation of its release we are running this series of preview and strategy articles for the characters that you will find in this expansion. Our previous installments featured the skills of the

Calling all Anti-Heroes

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT
A Preview of the Rogue for BattleLore: Heroes Expansion

Welcome back, BattleLore Fans!

In anticipation of the release of the upcoming Heroes Expansion for BattleLore, we are running a series of preview articles on the different...

Calling All Heroes

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT
Announcing the Heroes Expansion for BattleLore

Coming this Fall, Fantasy Flight Games is proud to release the long-awaited expansion for BattleLore, BattleLore: Heroes. In this...