In standard Bolt Action, an Order Die is Green on one side and Grey on the other. In Cold War games, players utilize the . This die features a white 'X' symbol on the green side. This simple addition allows for much more flexible and reactive gameplay.
For years, Bolt Action by Warlord Games has been the gold standard for platoon-level World War II wargaming. Its intuitive "Order Dice" system, fast-paced mechanics, and deadly firefights have drawn millions into the muddy fields of Normandy and the rubble of Stalingrad. But as the 20th Century moved on, players began asking a single, burning question: Can this system handle T-55s rolling through the Fulda Gap? Can it simulate a Huey dust-off in the Ia Drang Valley? Bolt Action Cold War Rules
Includes Penal and Security squads, alongside advanced BMPT prototypes and Kornet ATGM teams. In standard Bolt Action, an Order Die is
Well, Warlord Games has finally answered the call. is here (or on the horizon, depending on your local store), and it promises to take the fast, platoon-level action we love from WWII and drop it right into the jungles of ‘Nam, the streets of Budapest ‘56, and the deserts of the Golan Heights. This simple addition allows for much more flexible
Enhanced mechanics for identifying targets at range and fighting in low-light conditions.
The answer is a resounding . While there is no single, official "Bolt Action: Cold War" hardback book (yet), the community and Warlord Games themselves have provided a robust, playable, and deeply satisfying framework for wargaming the 45-year-long Cold War.
For decades, the bolt-action rifle and the khaki-drab uniform defined the tabletop wargaming experience of World War II. Games were decided by the range of a Kar98k and the armor of a Sherman tank. But history did not end in 1945. As the dust settled over Berlin, a new conflict began—one of espionage, proxy wars, nuclear anxiety, and the rapid evolution of military technology.