1680s Buccaneers’ Caribbean

The Bundle

The PaperBoys Caribbean bundle offers a captivating and immersive way to recreate the chaotic and dynamic nature of skirmish games between English, French, Spanish & Pirates factions.

With historically accurate miniatures representing a variety of pirates, and soldiers, this bundle provides the perfect tools to bring the vibrant and tumultuous Caribbean world to life on your tabletop.

The inclusion of Buccaneers, notorious for their ruthless and unpredictable nature, adds an extra layer of excitement and intrigue to your games. Whether you're engaging in naval battles (check the Scale Ship section of the website), land skirmishes, or capturing treasure, the PaperBoys Caribbean bundle offers endless possibilities for creating thrilling and memorable tabletop experiences.

We have made them available to download as a complete bundle of 15 individual sheets.

1. Makers Notes
   
   
2. Buccaneers Fighting
3. Buccaneer Musketeers
4. Buccaneer Gun Crews
5. Buccaneer Flags by John Biegel
   
   
6. Characters, Civilians & Slaves
7. Honest Sailors
8. Militia
9. Pig Hunters and Caribs
   
   
10. English Maritime Regiment
11. English Infantry
    
    
12. Spanish Infantry
13. Spanish Dragoons
14. Spanish Gun Crews
    
    
15. French or Dutch infantry

History

The overall situation in the Caribbean during this period was characterised by a delicate balance of power, with frequent skirmishes and conflicts between the three European powers: England, France & Spain.

The region was a hotspot of piracy, smuggling, and illicit trade, as individuals and groups sought to exploit the opportunities presented by the colonial rivalry.

English pirates and privateers were also active in the region, preying on Spanish shipping and raiding Spanish settlements. This led to frequent clashes between the English and Spanish forces.

French privateers and pirates also posed a threat to Spanish and English interests in the region

The Spanish Empire was determined to maintain its control over the region, and Spanish forces were constantly on the lookout for opportunities to suppress English and French activities.

Notes

Once downloaded, the sheets can be printed as often as you like, which means you can build up large parties of English, French, Spanish & Pirates units very cheaply.

You will need scissors, a craft knife, glue, appropriate paper and some stiffer card for bases, all of which are described in the how-to section.

The figures are laid out in A4 format, which will print onto US legal sized paper, or will fit US letter size printed at 93%.

You can, of course, print the figures in any scale you choose, making them uniquely flexible in this respect.