Description
Wargames Illustrated WI460 April 2026 Edition
(includes free sprue)
OBSERVATION POST
We look at zombie hordes for Konflikt ̓47 and mythical Greek miniatures for Warriors of Athena in this month’s reviews.
RELEASE RADAR
Dom Sore’s monthly look at what’s new and upcoming in the world of wargaming includes a Wargames Atlantic roundup.
COVER MOUNT FOCUS: IMPERIAL JAPANESE INFANTRY
Warlord Games take us on a tour of this month’s Freebie Frame: Imperial Japanese Infantry.
A FESTERING THREAT ON THE FRONTLINE
James reports on a Trench Crusade clash played at WITowers between the putrid, disease-ridden Cult of the Black Grail and New Antioch’s Stosstruppen of the Free State of Prussia.
SKIRMISHING OUT OF TIME
Editor Dan has fun in the Peninsular sun with the contents of a Napoleonic French and Spanish box set, the Perry twins, and Spectre Miniatures’ new set of multi-period skirmish rules.
MAKING A COLONIAL STOCKADE FOR THE EARLY NEW ZEALAND WARS
Following up on his three-scenario article from last issue, Mark Piper presents a quick-build guide for small and large stockades.
ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER NILE
Karim Van Overmeire looks to the Belgian advance into the Congo for some overextended wargaming action.
DRAGONS, SNAILS, AND ADVENTURE
Following on from his article in WI459, Tom Hill presents two more new scenarios for Hairfoot Jousting!
FRAME FOCUS: A JUNGLE-BASED BANZAI CHARGE
Matt Parkes talks us through the inspiration and hobby techniques behind his latest scene, made with this month’s Warlord Games Japanese Infantry Freebie Frame.
FIRST LOOK: SHIVERSHIELD
James digs into the intriguing new fantasy skirmish starter set from Oakbound Studio.
THE FOURTH SILVER BAYONET BASH
Peter Harris and Ady Roxburgh report on the fourth Silver Bayonet Napoleonic horror clash held at Boards and Swords Hobbies in Derby.
TOO MANY RULES
Wargamer and game designer Keith Flint asks if our hobby is awash with too many rulesets? He’s followed by an opposing perspective from fellow gamer and writer Pete Brown.
