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'''Flames of War''' is a tabletop [[wargame]], first released in 2002, by the New Zealandish company [[Battlefront Miniatures]]. It recreates the fighting in the Europe and North Africa theaters of World War II (and they're branching out into Vietnam) using 15mm scale models. Play simulates combat between company strength forces, with each stand of infantry typically representing half a squad. In the last year or two its popularity outside its homeland has skyrocketed, and it is moving rapidly on its way to joining [[Warhammer Fantasy Battle]]/[[Warhammer 40,000]] and [[Warmachine]]/[[Hordes]] as one of THE big name tabletop wargames. Also like those games, it is quickly developing a strong community of whiny, sophist 'YouTube War Expert' players. Still, most players are quite friendly and welcoming to newbs, newbies, noobs, and nubs.
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'''Flames of War''' is a tabletop [[wargame]], first released in 2002, by the New Zealandish company [[Battlefront Miniatures]]. It recreates the fighting in the Europe and North Africa theaters of World War II (and they're branching out into Vietnam) using 15mm scale models. Play simulates combat between company strength forces, with each stand of infantry typically representing half a squad. In the last year or two its popularity outside its homeland has skyrocketed, and it is moving rapidly on its way to joining [[Warhammer Fantasy Battle]]/[[Warhammer 40,000]] and [[Warmachine]]/[[Hordes]] as one of THE big name tabletop wargames. Also like those games, it is quickly developing a strong community of whiny, sophist 'YouTube War Expert' players. Still, most players are quite friendly and welcoming to newbs, newbies, noobs, and nubs
. Even if they often make typos
.
Battlefront Miniatures itself has become fairly popular in comparison to [[Games Workshop]] and some other major manufacturers, as they have given their blessing for players to use other company's products in games, even allowing them in tournaments; and for making many of the army lists available on their website.
Battlefront Miniatures itself has become fairly popular in comparison to [[Games Workshop]] and some other major manufacturers, as they have given their blessing for players to use other company's products in games, even allowing them in tournaments; and for making many of the army lists available on their website.