The Black Powder miniatures game is a tabletop wargame that focuses on historical battles from the 18th and 19th centuries, including conflicts such as the Napoleonic Wars, the American War of Independence, and the American Civil War. It is a game that involves the use of miniature model soldiers, terrain, and dice to simulate battles and engagements between different armies.
Black Powder is published by Warlord Games, a company that specializes in producing historical wargames and miniatures. The game is designed to be played with miniature figures representing infantry, cavalry, artillery, and other units, typically in 28mm scale, although other scales can also be used. Players use these miniatures to recreate historical battles or to create their own fictional scenarios.