Bolt Action: 3rd Edition Rulebook

Welcome to the Third Edition of Bolt Action, the ultimate World War II wargame! This rulebook contains everything you need to play exciting, fast-paced battles with your collection of Bolt Action miniatures. Written by the legendary Alessio Cavatore, and featuring the popular Order Dice system, Bolt Action: Third Edition puts you in command of infantry, heavy weapons, and vehicles across various battlefields around the world. It’s easy to learn but offers deep tactical possibilities, ensuring hours of engaging and fun gameplay.

In addition to the core rules, this comprehensive book includes army lists for Great Britain, Germany, the United States, Imperial Japan, and the Soviet Union, so you can dive straight into action. It also provides quick-reference tables, a full index, beautiful full-color illustrations, and detailed background information on World War II, including notable campaigns and battles—ideal for inspiring your army collection. The intuitive platoon selector system helps you customize your forces for any mission, while the new scenario generation system guarantees that no two games will ever be the same. Plus, a range of optional special rules lets you create custom battlefields for your unique scenarios.