© North Star Military Figures Click here to order Magazine DitDC Facebook DitDC Players DitDC Death in the Dark Continent is a 175 page hard back book that takes the reader deep into late 19th Century Africa.
What is DEATH IN THE DARK CONTINENT? Death in the Dark Continent is a set of rules to recreate warfare in Africa from 1870 to 1899. It was first written by Chris Peers in 2009 and was extremely well received by players, selling out quickly. When the reprint was discussed, I said to Chris that I'd like to do much more with the next version. The new version of Death in the Dark Continent is what is at the printers right now. The basic rules have not been re-written. It's not a second edition, but we have restructured the rules to make them easier to read, in response to players comments. The new book also includes the extra army lists and rule changes that were developed after the first print run. For example the army lists have increased from 32 to 80 different armies. We have added are lots of photographs of painted miniatures, many of them used to show game play, but also just to show off how great figures for this period can be. There is artwork and photographs, most of it contemporary, some from Osprey Publishing and others commissioned for the book. Chris has added lots to the new book as well. He has written a history of the period, a who's who of the personalities, and a new game. The new game is in addition to Death in the Dark Continent, it's called Man V Beast and is a period safari game pitting hunter against prey. There are a number of sample armies photographed and described in the book, to help illustrate to players what a DitDC army looks like. I hope you'll find that not only is Death in the Dark Continent a great game to play, but that this book is the sole work you'll ever need for referencing late 19th Century Africa. Happy Gaming! Nick Eyre
Ended  April 2017
North Star Military Figures This double Deal gets you a copy of Death in the Dark Continent the rule book, and a copy at discount of Chris Peers' The African Wars. The first 20 orders will receive their The African Wars signed by the author!
Where do you go for more information about Death in the Dark Continent?
We already have articles in our on-line magazine for DitDC, on the history of the armies and basing figures. More will be added, so keep visiting. There is a Facebook page dedicated to DitDC, where we'll notify you about news and developments. There is also a Facebook group for players, where you can share ideas, ask questions, post photos of your figures, terrain and leave AAR's.
NO ROADS! Perfect for: Pitched open battles • High quality durable fleece • 4x6 plus - approx. 56"x76" • NO ROADS just battlefield! • professionally illustrated • 15mm, 20mm and 28mm tabletop miniature wargaming! Civilians have no direct part in the game, but can be used by every army on their scenery and baggage bases to add more colour and character to the tabletop. Civilians have no direct part in the game, but can be used by every army on their scenery and baggage bases to add more colour and character to the tabletop.