Wildlands

Wildlands is a tactical board game designed by Martin Wallace and published by Osprey Games in 2018. The game emerged during a period of experimentation for Wallace, who is better known for complex economic and historical strategy games. With Wildlands, he shifted his focus toward an accessible, card-driven skirmish experience set in a crumbling fantasy world, emphasizing fast-paced movement and objective-based combat rather than deep resource management.

The game is noted for its distinctive visual identity, featuring illustrations by Stephane Gantiez and Simon Eckert. The design team sought to capture a gritty, post-apocalyptic aesthetic that stands apart from high-fantasy tropes, focusing on dynamic character portraits and modular board tiles. Upon its release, it was generally well-received by the gaming community for its streamlined ruleset and the high production quality of its miniatures, which serve as the core of the play experience.