The Third Edition overhauled several core mechanics, including army composition, officer rules, and template weapons. While 2nd Edition remains highly respected and widely played by community groups who prefer its specific balance, official support, tournament play, and new miniature releases have transitioned over to the 3rd Edition ecosystem.
Bolt Action is a tabletop wargame set in the Second World War that simulates tactical actions at roughly the platoon level, using miniature soldiers in 28mm scale. The game was originally developed by veteran game designers Alessio Cavatore and Rick Priestley and is published by Warlord Games, one of the world‘s leading producers of wargaming miniatures.