HISTORICON® 2024Preliminary Events List

HISTORICON® 2024 Preliminary Events List

Event numbers start with a 3-digit game start day/hour designation (24hr time) (T09 = Thursday 9am)

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W17:230 Magic and Tech Demo

Wednesday 5:00:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Heritage: HR-22

GM: Kevin Fischer

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Ultramodern Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Magic and Tech

Description: A militant group has risen in the countryside of Narata. A

Mechanized Cavalry Platoon has been dispatched to deal with them

before they cause great harm and damage in the grasslands. Your

feedback will be greatly appreciated. Two-player quick-starts will be

available for those that want one.

W17:623 The Last Battle 1814 - Courtrai

Wednesday, 6:00:00 PM, 6 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Heritage: HR-72

GM: Stephen Umbrell & Carnage and Glory

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Napoleonic, Scale: 18mm, Rules: Carnage & Glory 2

Description: While the main Allied Armies are assaulting Paris, Saxon

General Thielmann leads a motley force of Germans into Belgium where

he is met by French General Maison with mix of conscripts and Young

Guard. They meet in the farmlands just outside of the fortress of

Courtrai.

W18:307 Dreadnaughts at War

Wednesday 6:00:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Heritage: HR-12

GM: Kim Young

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: Copy of game rules

Period: World War I, Scale: 1:6000th, Rules: Fighting Battleships

Description: German Admiral Scheer shows his High Seas Fleet off the

coast of Norway in hopes of catching a portion of the British Grand Fleet

and defeating it. This is a multi-squadron level game involving over 30

battleships and battle crusiers. Players will each command a squadron of

3 to 5 Dreadnoughts. Ships will move and fight in squadron formation in

this game with focus on guns, armor and speed and not minutia and

endless detail. If you where a fan of the old Avalon Hill game Jutland and

large fleet actions, then you will enjoy this.

W18:680 A&A D-DAY CAMPAIGN: CLASSIC-SCENARIO A — Theme

Game

Wednesday 6:00:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 5, Location: Heritage: FA-1

GM: Peter Panzeri

Sponsor: MINIATURE BUILDING AUTHORITY (MBA), Prize: Free RULES

available from MBA to all players @Game-End!

Period: World War II, Scale: 20mm, Rules: Modified Axis-&-Allies D-Day -

WW2 CORPS-LEVEL expanded onto 8-foot Color Terrain Blanket

Description: Your BIG CHANCE to change the fate of D-Day in a small

game of the strategic battle using the Modified Axis-&-Allies D-Day game

with 20mm tanks & figures and played on a 6-foot Color Normandy

Terrain-map (Blanket). Maneuver brigades and divisions of Infantry,

Armor, Artillery and Air Support. Random events, music and mayhem.

What's not to love? A war Game, A strategy game, a Survival game.

Presented by members of the DUKE SEIFRIED FOUNDATION

W19:184 Hail, Emperor, those who are about to die salute you —

Theme Game

Wednesday 7:00:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Heritage: HR-24

GM: Jim McWee

Sponsor: Miniature Building Authority, Prize: Gift Certificates

Period: Ancients, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Sons of Mars (modified)

Description: Start the convention hearing the roar of the crowd as

gladiators entertain the masses while seeking glory, fame and riches!

Pick your gladiator from the stable and join a double elimination

tournament. Ave, Imperator: Morituri te salutant! Rules will be taught.

Must be 16 or older to play.

W19:143 Chippewa & Lundy's Lane July 1814

Wednesday 7:00:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Heritage: HR-44

GM: Robert Durst

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: War of 1812, Scale: 12mm, Rules: Command and Colors

Description: The U.S. Army of the North is determined to wrest control

of the Niagara River valley from the British. Winfield Scott's brigade

spearheads the advance into Canada. Scott runs head-on into a small

force attempting to delay the Americans long enough for the Canadian

regulars and militia to set up a defensive line further north at Lundy's

Lane. Both battles will be fought. Units that survive Chippewa will

reappear at Lundy's Lane alongside other units of the opposing armies.

W19:564 The Battle of Isandlwana — Theme Game

Wednesday 7:00:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 9, Location: Commonwealth

Foyer: CF-1

GM: Dave Waxtel & HMGS Next Gen

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Colonial, Scale: 28mm, Rules: The Men Who Would Be Kings

Description: The Battle of Isandlwana on January 22, 1879 was the first

major encounter in the war between the British Empire and the Zulu

Nation. Eleven days after the British invaded Zululand, a Zulu force of

some 20,000 warriors attacked a portion of the British main column

consisting of 1,800 British, colonial, and native troops. Children

participation encouraged!

W19:674 The Battle of Edington, May 878 AD — Theme Game

Wednesday 7:00:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth

Foyer: CF-2

GM: John Spiess & HMGS Next Gen

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Dark Ages, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Halberd Mace and Great Sword -

Dark Age Version

Description: The Last Kingdom, Alfred the Great Strikes back! Viking

invaders have overrun most of England. Only Wessex, the "Last

Kingdom", stands in the way of complete disaster. In May 878 AD, Alfred

the Great rallied the peasants of his shires and faced down the Vikings at

the Battle of Edington. The fate of England would be decided on this

field.

W19:154 Tewkesbury, 1471

Wednesday 7:00:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Heritage: HR-21

GM: Peter Anderson

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Renaissance, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Test of Resolve - Wars of the

Roses

Description: Queen Margaret and the Lancastrian army stole a march on

the Yorkists. King Edward IV and his men have caught up with them at

Tewkesbury, and have sought battle to prevent them from crossing the

river Severn into Wales. Youth age 10 and up welcome with a playing

adult, 13+ fine on their own

W20:496 Wars of Oz - Australians in Afghanistan 2011

Wednesday 8:00:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Heritage: HR-11

GM: Martyn Kelly & WAMP

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Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Modern, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Force on Force

Description: A four-man "Australian SAS team" was inserted by

helicopter overnight to recon a small village where high value Taliban

leaders are meeting. Unfortunately, a local goat herder wandered close

to their position, and they were compromised. What started out as a

routine recon mission has developed into a firefight in which they are

outgunned. A regular Aussie infantry unit in Bushmaster vehicles has

been sent to extract the SAS team. This game is ideal for players who are

new to the rules. Hold onto your didgeridoos and boomerangs, this

game is going to be a fast way to start your convention. No food or

drink at the table.

W20:552 Into The Darkness: WORLD of TANKS-The Miniatures Game

DEMO'S

Wednesday 5:00:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 12, Location: Heritage Foyer: HF-

GM: James Nicholson & LXG Gaming Club, THE MECHANICON and

Gaming Garage

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: World War II, Scale: 15mm, Rules: WORLD of TANKS-The

Miniatures Game and House rules.

Description: Enemy Spotted!! Feind Entdeckt!! Vrag Zamechen!! The

World of Tanks: Miniatures Game is an easy to learn, quick play, small

scale tabletop game. You take command of a Tank Platoon, seeking to

destroy your opponents tanks and secure victory.

W20:553 Into The Darkness: WORLD of TANKS-The Miniatures Game

DEMO'S

Wednesday 8:00:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 12, Location: Heritage Foyer: HF-

GM: James Nicholson & LXG Gaming Club, THE MECHANICON and

Gaming Garage

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: World War II, Scale: 15mm, Rules: WORLD of TANKS-The

Miniatures Game and House rules.

Description: Enemy Spotted!! Feind Entdeckt!! Vrag Zamechen!! The

World of Tanks: Miniatures Game is an easy to learn, quick play, small

scale tabletop game. You take command of a Tank Platoon, seeking to

destroy your opponents tanks and secure victory.

W20:689 CROOK-&-CRAZY HORSE at ROSEBUD 1876 — Theme Game

Wednesday 8:00:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 18, Location: Freedom A: FA-2

GM: Peter Panzeri

Sponsor: BRIGADE GAMES PLAINS WARS FIGURE LINE, Prize: FREE COPY

of GAME RULES & SCENARIO made available to ALL Participants after

completion of the game -- PLUS Trophy for "Most-Feared-Enemy" &

other prizes from our sponsors.

Period: PLAINS WARS - WILD WEST, Scale: 25mm, Rules: CRAZY HORSE

RULES! by Pete Panzeri -- Available to all players FREE @Game-End.

Description: IF you think CUSTER faced a mess? Face this PRELUDE TO

DISASTER a week before him; In this exciting re-fight of "the most

amazing spoiling-attack of American military history." Crazy Horse's

morning surprise attack on Crook's column nearly won the Great Sioux

War within-in 30 minutes. And it proved to be "The height of Native

American power during the 19th century" and is what "MADE LITTLE-

BIGHORN POSSIBLE" ... A bloody fast-paced game of Random-events,

hats, Cheers, music and mayhem. What's not to love? A WAR-Game, A

SURVIVAL-Game. And a LESSON for all! HOSTED BY DUKE SEIFRIED

FOUNDATION. A ONE-TIME-ONLY GAME at HISTORICON'24 *DON'T

MISS IT! **ALSO DON'T MISS War College Presentation: "CRUCIAL KEYS

to LITTLE BIGHORN & ROSEBUD" 5PM FRI at MONTGOMERY HOUSE.

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F14:328 The Battle of Great Notch- Co-Host of the 20 Sided Gamified

Podcast

Friday, 2:30:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth Foyer:

CF-4

GM: Kelly McManus

Sponsor: 20Sided Gamified LLC, Prize: yes

Period: American War for Independence, Scale: 15mm, Rules: Live Free

or Die by Little Wars TV with house rules

Description: October, 1780: British Major John Andre is dead and

American turncoat Benedict Arnold's plot to hand over West Point is in

shambles. Reeling from this treachery, General George Washington

maneuvers his army back to his summer encampment at the Dey

Mansion in what is now Wayne, New Jersey. Here he is shielded by the

northern end of the Watchung Mountains and the mighty Passaic River.

This serves as a means for the Commander in Chief to assess his position

and weigh the options of a British reprisal. He fears that the British will

do one of three things: Strike out towards Morristown, attack West

Point, or strike him directly at his headquarters.

T09:118 Jungle River Racing

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 12, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

GM: Jon Lundberg

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Pulp, Scale: 28mm, Rules: VSF Races

Description: Quick starter game to open the convention. Weird racers

head up and across the river, avoiding the local hazards. This is a young

gamer friendly game. Children under 12 are welcome to play with an

adult.

T09:127 Test of Resolve in France

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 1 hrs, Players: 2, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

GM: Tim Couper

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Hundred Years War, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Test of Resolve:

Hundred Years War

Description: Play a complete scenario of a typical continental battle of

the Hundred Years War. Experience the fun of the the newly released

Test of Resolve: Hundred Years War rules.

T09:144 Battle of Trent's Reach, 25 January 1865

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

GM: Robert Durst

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: American Civil War, Scale: 6mm, Rules: Portable Ironclads &

Dawn of Iron

Description: Based at Chaffin's Bluff on the James, the James River

Squadron had the highest concentration of ironclads in the Confederacy.

At the end of December 1864 the Union Navy reassigned some ships to

the Ft. Fisher operation in N.C. The rebels saw an opportunity to disrupt

the siege of Richmond, by attacking the Union Army's main supply depot

at City Point. The Confederate ships start their run in the dark, hoping to

navigate the sunken obstacles and minefield, pushing past the shore

batteries, before being discovered. The James River Squadron has 3

ironclads and some armed gunboats in support. The Union has a double

turret monitor and an armed ferryboat & double ender in support.

There are also some reinforcements.

T09:156 Ctesiphon, 263

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

GM: Peter Anderson

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Ancients, Scale: 28mm, Rules: To the Strongest!

Description: King Odaenathus of Palmyra attacks the Sassanid Persian

army under Shapur 1, in attempt to take the Persian capital. Rules are

easily learned, use a gridded table and cards... no dice! Youth age 10 and

up welcome with a playing adult, 13+ fine on their own

T09:226 WW2- Battle of Salerno — Theme Game

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Heritage Foyer: HF-7

GM: Zaccai Given

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: World War II, Scale: 3mm, Rules: Home rules

Description: Recreation of the Salerno invasion focused on the southern

beaches. Players will choose Axis or Allied, and will be able to strategize

deployment of troops. Game will be played on pre-made custom table

top. My rule set has been played several times and I'm hoping to use

feedback from the convention to get them published.

T09:228 Hold the Line

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Heritage Foyer: HF-2

GM: David Rothstein

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: MVP for each side wins a prize

Period: SciFi, Scale: 25mm, Rules: modified Warhammer 40K 10th

Edition

Description: Brave tank crews provide a rearguard to protect the

evacuation. Dread war machines advance to conquer. Players pick a

side to command either tanks or robots in this futuristic battle. No

experience necessary, modified rules will be taught ages:10+ welcome

T09:231 FLYING MACHINE DOWN! — Theme Game

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Heritage: HR-51

GM: Donald Holly

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Early 20th Century, Scale: 15mm, Rules: All Quite On The

Martian Front, 1st Edition

Description: An aeroplane of the Signal Corp's Aeronautical Division has

crashed amongst dense wooded terrain on its way back from

photographing Martian positions. Its crew is presumed dead. Both

human and Martian forces race towards the wreckage to recover

whatever secrets it holds. Beginners welcome. Gamers under the age of

14 are welcome with an adult.

T09:260 Assault on the Pratzen Heights

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

52&CW-62

GM: Larry Yakowneko

Sponsor: FrattSpiel Games, Prize: NONE

Period: Napoleonic, Scale: 10mm, Rules: FrattNap - Hexed

Description: FrattSpiel Games presents a hex version of The Victory Is

Ours! [very similar to Small Deadly Space] 4" hexes = 200yds, beautiful

WoFun acrylic flats by Peter Dennis. These rules will be published in the

fall by On Military Matters. Staff officers aid maneuvers, rally, and push

failed morale for Close Actions. Very few charts, very intuitive. Check out

Battle of Austerlitz for fuller description. Hex version of The Victory Is

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Ours! 4" hexes = 200yds, beautiful WoFun acrylic flats by Peter Dennis.

Staff Officers, Cohesion, 6,8,10,12,20 sided dice drive combat.

T09:294 War on Terra Nova part 1

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Heritage Foyer: HF-5

GM: James Faltum

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: free plastic mini

Period: SciFi, Scale: 12mm, Rules: Heavy Gear Blitz, ver 3.1

Description: In the distant future war rages on the planet known as

Terra Nova. Piloted robots known as Heavy Gears have become the

premiere fighting machine of choice. Join the fight for honor or just

survival.

Part 1: in TN 1909 (6115 AD), Northern Guard forces clash with Southern

Milicia forces over an outpost in the Badland desert. Control of this

location will be of great importance in future battles. Rules taught, and

all models provided. HG Blitz uses alternating activation and reaction

mechanics.

T09:355 Ages of Conflict - Battle of Tewkesbury

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Heritage Foyer: CW-

GM: Michael Love

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Medieval, Scale: 18 mm, Rules: Ages of Conflict

Description: On May 4, 1471 the armies of the Houses of Lancaster and

York met in a pivotal battle during the Wars of the Roses. King Edward

IV, commander of the Yorkist army, forced the Lancastrians to engage in

battle at Tewkesbury.

The York victory resulted in the end of the Lancaster cause, the death of

the Lancastrian figurehead, Prince Edward of Wales, and the eventual

death of the Lancastrian king, King Henry VI.

T09:383 StarForce Commander — Theme Game

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Heritage Foyer: HF-3

GM: Patrick Doyle

Sponsor: Mariner Games, Prize: NONE

Period: SciFi, Scale: Other, Rules: StarForce Commander

Description: StarForce Commander is a thrilling game of tactical starship

combat where every decision counts. Easy to learn, but with tactical

depth. We'll have you in full command in 15 minutes. From arming

weapons to maneuvering and sensor and shield management. Join us at

our table for a quick demo or participate in a full battle. Come say hi

even if the timeslot is full and we'll fit you in or set up an alternate time

to play. Don't miss out on the chance to learn StarForce Commander

from its designers. Ages 12+. For more info: www.mariner.games

T09:395 Advancing Thru The Fog Near Hill 325

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

GM: Mark T.

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: World War I, Scale: 28mm, Rules: To The Last Man (modfied)

Description: Germany has invaded Belgium to attack France in 1914. It is

the day after Lt. Irwin Rommel's 1st recon mission (yes, of WW2 fame,

except this is WW1). The French are west of Hill 325 as Rommel's

platoon advances toward Bleid. Morning fog restricts visibility, and

players have hidden placement. (Rules taught, 12 & under ok w/parent,

T09:417 Magic and Tech Demo

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

GM: Kevin Fischer & HAWKs

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Ultramodern Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Magic and Tech

Description: A militant group has risen in the countryside of Narata. A

Mechanized Cavalry Platoon has been dispatched to deal with them

before they cause great harm and damage in the grasslands. Your

feedback will be greatly appreciated. Two-player quick-starts will be

available for those that want one.

T09:437 Battle of the Great Plains, 203 BC

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

GM: Kurt Schlegel & HAWKs

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Ancients, Scale: 10mm, Rules: To The Strongest

Description: After the debacle at Utica, the Carthaginians have reformed

their army to face Scipio in an area known as the Great Plains.

Frustrated by the lack of progress with the siege of Utica, Scipio marches

directly on the Carthaginians, confident in the superiority of his veteran

Romans and new ally Masinissa. Refight this decisive battle, which led to

the recall of Hannibal from Italy and the end of the Carthaginian Empire.

T09:447 The Russo Japanese War: A LWTV Campaign Game 1 —

Theme Game

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: HR-

GM: Miles Reidy & Little Wars TV

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Russo-Japanese War, Scale: 10mm, Rules: Altar of Empires

Description: Often described as World War Zero, the Russo Japanese

War was a titanic struggle between a declining European power and an

emerging Asian one which featured a terrifying glimpse of what WW1

had instore. Players will be resolve battles that occur over the course of

a campaign being played out over the convention. The outcome of the

table top fighting directly influences the progress of the campaign.

T09:458 Ragnars Raid — Theme Game

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: HR-

GM: Brad Schaive & Little Wars TV

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Dark Ages, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Battlelust

Description: Raiders from the North sweep into a Saxon village looking

for gold and silver under the guise of a very harsh form of wealth

redistribution. The game will be played on a custom table fit only for the

finest of Jarls. Play will be fast paced and rewards will be in the form of

miniature gold, silver and captives for ransom or a place at the table in

Valhalla.

T09:469 Pea Soup, Normandy, France, 7 August 1944 Theme

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: HR-

GM: Alex Newhart & Marks Game room

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: World War II, Scale: 15mm, Rules: Fireball Forward

Description: The 1/117, 30th ID had moved into positions around the

village of St. Barthlemy bringing with them the towed 3-inch anti-tank

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guns of the B/823rd Tank Destroyer Battalion. As daylight began to

arrive there was a heavy fog that clung low to the ground and cut

visibility to less than 30 yards. At 0600 hours the sound of German tanks

could be heard coming down the road from the east. Hitlerâ€™s next

attempt to stop the Allied invasion had begun. Can the Americans stop

the Germans push to close off the breakout from Normandy?

T09:486 The Battle of Midway, 1942 — Theme Game

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: HR-

GM: Carl cardozo & Marks Game room

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: World War II, Scale: 1:600th, Rules: Fire in the Sky

Description: Trouble is, I want that fourth carrier! Take command of the

fearsome Kido Butai or the valiant US Navy in the struggle for the

Pacific! The IJN has its sights set on capturing a target called AF -

and thanks to the codebreakers in Hawaii, they wont take Midway

without a fight! Each player commands a carriers complement of

fighters and bombers. Play the strategic game using

Avalon Hills classic Midway game, and the airstrikes using the new

wargame rules Fire in the

Sky!

T09:495 Wars of Oz - Danger Close, Battle of Long Tan, 1966 — Theme

Game

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Heritage: HR-11

GM: Patrick Devine & WAMP

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Vietnam, Scale: 15mm, Rules: Flames of War Modified

Description: Australian troops featured in the movie Danger Close.

Historically the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. A company of Aussies go out

on a routine patrol. They are besieged by a NVA regiment. Typical

defensive action against overwhelming odds

T09:509 A Feast for Ravens — Theme Game

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Heritage: HR-14

GM: Michael Hopper & DelVal

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Dark Ages, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Ravenfeast

Description: Ivar Forktongue learned that Svein Bloodsson left one of his

longships behind in the village of Leifsheim, and has gone raiding across

the sea. Ivar and his warriors set out by land to steal the longship and

pillage Svein's village.

T09:535 JOE HACK Britian 43 AD British Bash

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 10, Location: Heritage: HR-55

GM: Joe Swartz & NOWS

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Ancients, Scale: 28mm, Rules: JOE HACK

Description: In 43 AD Claudius Ceasar invades Britian with an army that

includes elephants. With battle hardened infantry that is every bit as

tough as the British, the ancient worlds best light cavalry, and elephants,

the African wing of the army advances through the countryside, the

British, who have patiently waited for the african column to advance

down the path, charge forth from the woods, not to welcome the

immigrants, but to show them their steel in a British vs African

Tuetoberg Wald rules taught & minors welcome with adult

T09:541 Check Your Six! France 1940

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Heritage: HR-43

GM: Paul Meyer & NOWS

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: World War II, Scale: 1/144th, Rules: Check Your Six! (Some House

Rules)

Description: Pilots of the Armée de l'Air make a desperate attempt to

stop a powerful Luftwaffe attack against a vital bridge. House rules

provide the slightly higher level of detail appropriate for scenarios with

smaller numbers of larger-scale aircraft . Rules will be taught. Not well-

suited for very young players

T09:615 Early Imperial Roman vs Germanic Tribes - 12 BC

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Heritage: HR-16

GM: Erik Pulkka & LARD America

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Ancients, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Infamy, Infamy!

Description: Tensions between the Germanic tribes and the Romans

began as early as 17/16 BC with the Clades Lolliana, where the 5th

Legion under Marcus Lollius was defeated by the tribes Sicambri,

Usipetes, and Tencteri. Roman Emperor Augustus responded by rapidly

developing military infrastructure across Gaul. His general, Nero

Claudius Drusus, began building forts along the Rhine in 13 BC and

launched a retaliatory campaign across the Rhine in 12 BC.

It is now 12 BC and time for the Romans to strike back. Join us for a

foray into the dangerous lands of the Germanic tribes to gain Glory or

Infamy.

Infamy, Infamy! are Wargame rules for large skirmishes in the Ancient

World.

T09:617 The Cinderella Army Operation WellHit

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Heritage: HR-28

GM: Thomas Sero & LARD America

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: World War II, Scale: 20mm, Rules: Chain of Command

Description: Three months after D-Day with the German army on the

run, the 1st Canadian Army is tasked with defeating Hitler's "Atlantic

Wall". On the 17th of September 1st Canadian Army begins Operation

â€œWellHitâ€ with 2 infantry brigades plus supporting armour,

artillery, and aircraft to liberate the port of Boulogne Sur-Mer. They are

facing 10,000 well dug in German troops. It will take five days of heavy

fighting to finally declare victory for the Allies. No experience necessary,

4 Platoon commanders needed.

T09:624 The Last Battle 1814 - Courtrai

Thursday, 9:00:00 AM, 6 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Heritage: HR-72

GM: Stephen Umbrell & Carnage and Glory

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Napoleonic, Scale: 18mm, Rules: Carnage & Glory 2

Description: While the main Allied Armies are assaulting Paris, Saxon

General Thielmann leads a motley force of Germans into Belgium where

he is met by French General Maison with mix of conscripts and Young

Guard. They meet in the farmlands just outside of the fortress of

Courtrai.

T10:110 3D PanzerBlitz - German Armored Counterattack on a Russian

Armored Spearhead 1944

Thursday, 10:00:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

GM: Gregory Johnson

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: World War II, Scale: 1:600th, Rules: Avalon Hill PanzerBlitz

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Description: German Armored Counterattack on a Russian Armored

Spearhead 1944

Play Avalon Hill's classic PanzerBlitz in 3D using 3mm (1/600) Oddzial

Osmy miniatures from picoarmor.com. Beginners welcome.

T10:116 Raid on Elliot's Farm

Thursday, 10:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Commonwwealth:

CW-11

GM: Graham Wilkinson

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Renaissance, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Muskets & Tomahawks 2nd

Edition

Description: In May 1652, Simon Elliot's family farm is a peaceful place

nestled near the Atlantic coast and the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The

local militia are drilling in one of his fields and life seems so good.

But rumours of unrest amongst the local Nipmuck Indians, reportedly

fermented by French gold and weapons have cast a shadow as a new

day dawns. This is the first of two games linked to the Raid on Elliot's

Farm.

T10:132 Test of Resolve in France

Thursday, 10:00:00 AM, 1 hrs, Players: 2, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

GM: David Knight

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Hundred Years War, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Test of Resolve:

Hundred Years War

Description: Play a complete scenario of a typical continental battle of

the Hundred Years War. Experience the fun of the the newly released

Test of Resolve: Hundred Years War rules.

T10:164 Action of 5 November 1813

Thursday, 10:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 7, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

15& CW-25

GM: Doug Fisher

Sponsor: Waterloo Games, Prize: Waterloo Games Gift Certificate

Period: Age of Sail, Scale: 1:1200th, Rules: Far Distant Ships

Description: Eight days of strong gale force winds had driven the

blockading British from their stations off Toulon. On the 5th of

November, 1813 taking advantage of the absence of blockading forces

and favorable winds elements of the French fleet had left the harbor of

Toulon for exercises. When the wind direction suddenly changed the

returning British saw their chance to cut off the French rear.

Fast easy to learn rules that emphasize Fighting Sail era tactics and

command and control. A sudden shift of wind direction has put

elements of the French fleet holding exercises in danger of being cut off

from their home port of Toulon by the returning British blockade.

T10:185 Western Desert Tank Fight

Thursday, 10:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

GM: Joe Moore

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: World War II, Scale: 28mm, Rules: What a Tanker

Description: Western Desert free-for-all combat between British

cruisers and a mix of German panzers using iconic chibi-style miniatures

and Too Fat Lardies " easy to understand -What a Tanker" Rules. More

choices per activation than ability to accomplish them all. Get your tank

into action quickly and use all your skills to survive the melee! Rules will

be taught. Children 12 or younger welcome with a playing adult.

T10:234 Saving England from Invasion, July 1805

Thursday, 10:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 7, Location: Commonwealth: FA-

GM: Phil Johnston

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Napoleonic, Scale: 1:1200th, Rules: Modified Kiss Me Hardy

Description: Forget Trafalgar. This is the real battle that saved England

and scuppered Napoleon's plans for invasion. A Franco-Spanish fleet

heads north to link up with other French ships and bring an invincible

armada into the Channel, paving the way for the Grand Army. A patched

together English squadron is positioned to head them off. Known

ingloriously as Calder's Action, the closely balanced English and Allied

fleets both stood a fair chance of winning. Can you do better than the

original admirals? BYOG - Bring your own grog

T10:245 Check Your 6

Thursday, 10:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Comonwealth: CW-

GM: George Paler

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: World War II, Scale: 1:285 micro, Rules: Check Your 6

Description: Scenario from the Campaign Book Under Southern Skies,

Don't Let Them Get Away 15 March, 1943 over Darwin Harbor

Elements of No. Fighter Wing, RAAF intercepting Japanese bombing raid

on Darwin, Australia. Presented by 2 of the authors of the campaign

book for the Check Your 6 air combat rules

T10:266 Battle of Austerlitz

Thursday, 10:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

52&CW-62

GM: Steve Fratt

Sponsor: FrattSpiel Games, Prize: NONE

Period: Napoleonic, Scale: 6mm, Rules: FrattSpiel - The Victory Is Ours!

Description: FrattSpiel Games presents its Napoleonic game similar to

Small Deadly Space [ACW] 1" = 50yds, 1 figure = 25 men, These rules will

be published in the fall by On Military Matters. Staff Officers serve many

functions for maneuver, rallying, pushing attacks. Artillery forces units to

test morale. Close Action dominates combat, driven by Cohesion ratings

requiring very few charts. Plays more like a War College event - atypical -

players will feel like they actually watch the battle unfold. For the player

looking for something innovative. Steve Fratt presents The Victory Is

Ours! a companion game to his Small Deadly Space ACW game from last

year. Plays like a War College Event than typical con game. For players

seeking new approach.

T10:280 Air Over Armageddon

Thursday, 10:00:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Heritage: HR-12

GM: Matthew Fridirici

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: SciFi, Scale: 6mm, Rules: Aeronautica Imperialis

Description: Ghazghkull Thraka has let loose upon the Imperial world of

Armageddon, again. The Orks mean to take out the defenders for good

this time. Planetary force must hold out until help can arrive!

T10:368 Black Sheep Squadron — Theme Game

Thursday, 10:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 7, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

GM: Mark Burdette

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: Prizes will be given

Period: World War II, Scale: 1/300, Rules: Bag the Hun

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Description: Who doesn't have fond memories of watching Pappy and

the rogues of VMF-214 take to the skies to do battle with Commander

Harachi and his Imperial Japanese Navy squadron in BAA BAA BLACK

SHEEP? It was Corsairs versus Zeroes over The Slot. Join Mark Burdette

and the Asheville Historical Wargamers as they refight a battle from this

classic 1970's television show but expect some twists on the standard

television script!

T10:400 Clash at Palmer's Island

Thursday, 10:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth:

CW86

GM: Duncan Adams & HAWKs

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Pike & Shot, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Combat Patrol

Description: When the first settlers of the Maryland colony arrived in

the Chesapeake Bay in 1634 they found Virginians operating several

trading posts within Maryland's grant. Maryland's new governor ordered

the Virginians to submit to his rule (and taxes) or get out. When they

refused to do either, he sent a force to eject them.

T10:467 First Battle of the Fords of Isen — Theme Game

Thursday, 10:00:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Commonwealth: HR-

GM: David Danner & Little Wars TV

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Third Age of Man, Scale: 10mm, Rules: Home Brew

Description: It is the Third Age of Man and the War of the Ring has

begun! The forces of Saruman march against Rohan. Will Theodred and

the Rohirrim hold the Fords of Isen against the army of the White Hand?

Will the hordes of Uruks, Orcs, and Dunlendings break through and

ravage the lands of the Horse-lords? Join us and find out! The fate of

Middle-Earth is in your hands.

T10:554 Saga: Age Of Invasion - Loot and Pillage

Thursday, 10:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Heritage Foyer: HF-6

GM: Tony Spino & LXG Gaming Club, THE MECHANICON and Gaming

Garage

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Dark Ages, Scale: 28mm, Rules: SAGA and House rules.

Description: Join us for modified Age of Invasions rules to introduce

new players or we can play full rules if we get a table of veteran players.

The goal is simple - Loot the Livestock or Defend Your Herds! All

materials provided, beginners and children welcome.

T10:555 Into The Darkness: WORLD of TANKS-The Miniatures Game

DEMO'S

Thursday, 10:00:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 12, Location: Heritage Foyer: HF-

GM: James Nicholson 3rd & LXG Gaming Club, THE MECHANICON and

Gaming Garage

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: World War II, Scale: 1/100th, Rules: WORLD of TANKS-The

Miniatures Game and House rules.

Description: Enemy Spotted!! Feind Entdeckt!! Vrag Zamechen!! The

World of Tanks: Miniatures Game is an easy to learn, quick play, small

scale tabletop game. You take command of a Tank Platoon, seeking to

destroy your opponents tanks and secure victory.

T10:571 November 7-11, 1918 All Quiet on the Western Front —

Theme Game

Thursday, 10:00:00 AM, 2 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth

Foyer: CF-3

GM: Mike Fatovic & HMGS Next Gen

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: World War I, Scale: 54mm, Rules: Trench Wars - modified

Description: As the Great War drags on into its fourth year, there are

ongoing talks with the Allied Great Powers. However, your regiment has

been given orders for one final attack to take place on November 11,

1918 at 10:45am. Your regiment has been given the task to take the

front line of enemy trenches in your sector. Will you be able to carry out

your orders or will your regiment be found in the fields where the

poppies grow... you decide ! Children ages 13 and up are welcome !

T10:582 Encounter Off Sworbe Peninsula, 21 Nov. 1944

Thursday, 10:00:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 7, Location: Federal Room: FD-1

GM: Patrick Hreachmack & Naval Wargamer's Group

Sponsor: Admiralty Trilogy Group, Prize: NONE

Period: World War II, Scale: 1:600th, Rules: Admiralty Trilogy

Groupâ€™s Command at Sea

Description: On November 20, 1944, a German task force comprised of

a heavy cruiser, destroyers and torpedo boats sailed into the Gulf of

Rega to cover the German defense of the Sworbe Peninsula and to

retrieve German troops. That same evening at 2115, a small patrol force

of four German vessels engaged a Soviet gunboat flotilla attempting to

intercept and disrupt the rescue of the German troops. This is that

action. This action is the third scenario from Clear the Coast! written by

Patrick Hreachmack and published as part of the Admiralty Trilogy

Group documentation.

T10:628 Coalition Clash 1793

Thursday, 10:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Heritage: HR-75

GM: Peter Lowitt & Carnage and Glory

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Napoleonic, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Carnage and Glory 2 computer

aided rules

Description: Dutch, British and Austrians clash with Revolutionary

French on Belgian fields using Carnage and Glory 2 computer aided

rules. Will the forces of Revolution triumph or will the ancient regimes

stay there course a bit longer? Come find out!

T10:641 Quatre Bras Counterattack

Thursday, 10:00:00 AM, 5 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Heritage: HR-63

GM: Jeffrey Ball & Carnage and Glory

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Napoleonic, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Carnage & Glory

Description: Historically, the Dutch-Belgian Chief of Staff ignored

Wellington's order to concentrate forces as planned and abandon

Quatre Bras. In this scenario he acts on that order, delaying the flow of

forces to the battlefield. If the Allies don't hurry, the French will hold

the crossroads and turn the Prussian right flank at Ligny, causing

immeasurable harm to the campaign.

T10:654 Into The Darkness: WARHAMMER 40K: DEMO'S: Combat

Patrol

Thursday, 10:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 12, Location: Heritage Foyer: HF-

GM: Lorenzo O'Branty & LXG Gaming Club, THE MECHANICON and

Gaming Garage

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Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: SciFi, Scale: 28mm, Rules: WARHAMMER 40K and House rules.

Description: A new edition makes planet fall. Ravening aliens strike at a

desperate Imperium in the new edition of Warhammer 40,000. Discover

one of the world's most popular miniatures games. Come join us in

learning this new edition of Warhammer 40,000. All are welcome and all

materials will be provided.

T10:681 A&A D-DAY: ADVANCED SCENARIO B — Theme Game

Thursday, 10:00:00 AM, 2 hrs, Players: 5, Location: Freedom A: FA-1

GM: Peter Panzeri

Sponsor: MINIATURE BUILDING AUTHORITY (MBA), Prize: Trophies for

Most-Feared-Enemy & prizes from sponsor including 1 FREE COPY of

GAME RULES & SCENARIO made available to ALL Participants after

completion of the game.

Period: World War II, Scale: 20mm, Rules: Modified "Axis-&-Allies D-

Day" CORPS-LEVEL game system expanded onto AN 8-foot Color Terrain

Blanket

Description: Your BIG CHANCE to change the fate of D-Day in a small

game of the strategic battle using modified "Axis-&-Allies D-Day" game

system with 20mm figures/tanks/planes, & played on a 6-foot Color

Normandy Terrain-map (Blanket). Maneuver brigades and divisions of

Infantry, Armor, Artillery, naval & Air Support. Random events, music

and mayhem. What's not to love? A war Game, A strategy game, a

Survival game. Join GM Chris Beil & Patrick Frayne. HOSTED By the DUKE

SEIFRIED AWARD FOUNDATION **ALSO** DON'T MISS the Historicon

War College Presentation: "DISASTER at D-DAY" at 5pm Thursday in the

"Montgomery House" Lecture Room.

T11:121 The Plains of Abraham

Thursday, 11:00:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

GM: Steven Caselli

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: French & Indian War, Scale: 54mm, Rules: Home Brew Rules

Description: The final decisive battle of the French and Indian War. If

you played in any of our games last year and enjoyed them you'll love

this one. One of the few set piece field battles of the conflict both sides

will need to think strategically and put themselves in the shoes of either

Wolfe or Montcalm! Our rules are loosely similar to Rebels and Patriots

so if you've played that system it will be very simple. Come play in the

final decisive battle of the French and Indian War in glorious 54mm

scale, the scale of HG Wells! A fun fast convention style game open to

all, but with nuance for veteran gamers.

T11:377 Aim small, miss small — Theme Game

Thursday, 11:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 10, Location: Commonwealth:

FA-6

GM: David Partak

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: American War for Independence, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Live Free

or Die

Description: Much like the final battle in the movie, The Patriot, which

loosely recreates the battle of Cowpens, this game will do the same for

Guilford Courthouse. Cornwallis and Tarleton are pursuing Greene's

Patriots in North Carolina. The opposing sides are evenly matched, at

least in numbers. Will they be so in spirit? There may even be a special

appearance by Benjamin Martin to help bolster the Rebels' resolve.

T11:389 Tekumel Treasures

Thursday, 11:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Hickory A: HK-2

GM: Steve Braun

Sponsor: Second Saturday Scrum Club, Prize: NONE

Period: Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Silver Bayonet/Home Brew

Description: Take your warband and search the wilds of Tekumel for

wonders of the past. But beware, most of Tekumel's flora and fauna

wants you dead!

T11:633 Prussian Assault at Elasshausen-Battle of Froschwiller

Thursday, 11:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Heritage: HR-73

GM: Thomas Garnett & Carnage and Glory

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: G&G Light Pen

Period: Franco-Prussian War, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Carnage and Glory

Description: On August 6, the French 1 Corps defended a series of hills

near the border town of Froschwiller. Several advance guard brigades

from the Prussian V Corps probed all along the line of contact. Near

Elasshausen, elements of the Prussian 9th, followed by the 10th Division

sought to use their "pile-on" tactics to overwhelm the French 1st

Division. Young folks 12+ plus adult sponsor (18+) are welcome

T11:647 Battletech - Grinder 1

Thursday, 11:00:00 AM, 2 hrs, Players: 10, Location: Heritage Foyer: HF-

GM: Mark Yingling & Battletech

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: SciFi, Scale: 6mm, Rules: Battletech - Total Warfare

Description: The Grinder is a free for all Battletech Demo game where

new (or returning) players will be taught using the Introductory Rules.

You start out with a Light Mech and as you die, you advance up to the

next weight class. All materials, miniatures and dice will be provided.

Beginner Friendly & Rules Taught.

T11:677 The Battle of Edfu

Thursday, 11:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Heritage: HR-21

GM: Richard Rodgers & East Texas Wargamers

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Aegyptus Mythology, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Of Gods & Mortals

Description: For over 350 years there has been peace in the land of the

Nile. With Horus the son of Osiris ruling Lower Egypt and his uncle Set

ruling Upper Egypt in the south. But eventually tensions began to mount

again, as both Gods wanted to rule a unified realm. And has there was

tension between the Gods, so too was their tension in the mortal world,

as the people of each half of the kingdom rallied behind their ruling God

and fought the followers of the other.

OGAM is a fun and fast game of when the Gods fought alongside their

mortal worshippers. Will you stand with Horus or will you side with Set

in this final battle for Egypt.

T11:693 Test of Honour - Shogun and the Last Samurai — Theme Game

Thursday, 11:00:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 24, Location: Freedom Foyer: FP-

GM: David Hill

Sponsor: Things from the Basement, Your Hobby Place Ltd. and the

Metropolitan Wargamers., Prize: Vendor Discounts

Period: Samurai/Satsuma Rebellion, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Test of Honour

- Quick Play

Description: For fans of the recent Shogun series and the less recent

Last Samurai movie, this is the game for you. Test of Honour is a fun,

fast-paced 28mm samurai skirmish game that I have further streamlined

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after dozens of convention games and hundreds of players. Don't be

scared by the high player count, this is really six separate four-player

scenarios played at the same time, with alternating activations (i.e. your

turn is every other minute, not hour). With new scenarios, terrain and

figures from the series and film, honor and glory await! Quick play rules

(one piece of paper!) will be taught. Kids welcome with accompanying

adult. All miniatures and materials provided, just bring a fun attitude.

T11:811 Three Musketeers to the Rescue — Theme Game

Thursday, 11:00:00 AM, 2 hrs, Players: 5, Location: Freedom A: CF-3

GM: Brian Dewitt & NOVAG

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Age of Reason, Scale: 28mm, Rules: One Hour Skirmish- Modified

Description: The Three Musketeers plus D'Artagnan attempt to find and

rescue Madame Constance Bonacieux. No experience with rules needed.

T12:213 Avalon Hill's War at Sea in Miniature

Thursday, 12:00:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 10, Location: Commonwealth:

CW-35

GM: Bryan Leshinskie

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: THE PRIZE IS THE SUPRIZE

Period: World War II, Scale: Axis & Allies Ships, Rules: Avalon Hill's War

at Sea rules Modified (Slightly)

Description: Battle of the Atlantic, W.W. II in miniature. The map has

been enlarged and the miniatures have been painted. All are welcome

to play with no one ever turned away.

T12:514 Retreat from Orsha June 26th 1944

Thursday, 12:00:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Heritage: HR-53

GM: Robert Schaible & Yellow Worm Gaming Society

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: World War II, Scale: 15mm, Rules: Hail of Fire

Description: Requests to remove a Fester platz (fortress city)

designation from Orsha has been denied by Hitler. Gen. von

Tippelskirch, realizing the insanity of the situation lies to OKH while

ordering his men to retreat back towards Minsk. Will they escape before

the Soviet 2nd Guards Tank Corps tightens the noose? New players

welcome, rules taught.

T12:644 Langeron vs. Lauriston 26 August 1813

Thursday, 12:00:00 PM, 8 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Heritage: HR-74

GM: John Snead & Carnage and Glory

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Napoleonic, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Carnage & Glory II

Description: On the Katzbach. The right flank of the French Army of the

Bober attacks the left flank of the Allied Army of Silesia. Let's see what

happens!

T12:705 In the Jungles of Lustria

Thursday, 12:00:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 5, Location: Hickory B: HK-4

GM: Eugene Oliver

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Fantasy, Scale: 10mm, Rules: Warmaster Revolution

Description: Welcome to the jungle, noble knights and smelly peasants!

vast stone cities filled with gold await you! just the matter of those

pesky lizards to deal with. But I'm sure you'll be fine 5000 points in

armies total, will be split depending on the number of players.

T13:133 Test of Resolve in Scotland

Thursday, 1:00:00 PM, 1 hrs, Players: 2, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

GM: David Knight

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Hundred Years War, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Test of Resolve:

Hundred Years War

Description: Play a complete scenario of a typical battle of the 2nd war

of Scottish Independence. Experience the fun of the newly released Test

of Resolve rules.

T13:145 Skirmish at Grabon IV

Thursday, 1:00:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

GM: Robert Durst

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: SciFi, Scale: 6mm, Rules: StarFighter!

Description: Grabon IV is the outermost inhabited world of the

Mardonian Empire. Beyond is unexplored space. Recently, an alien

station has been detected, hidden within an orbiting asteroid cluster. A

group of available ships in the sector has been assembled. The mission is

to investigate and capture the station, destroy it if necessary. There are

many human groups in space and they have been in conflict for

centuries. This is the first contact with non-humans. No one knows what

to expect. The Xylosians know they have been discovered and have sent

for help. They've been watching the humans for years and now will let

them know they aren't alone. We'll be using some great looking retro

rockets on a nice looking star mat. Each race has unique movement

adding interest to the game.

T13:150 BTech - Fast Play Battletech

Thursday, 1:00:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Hickory B: HK-5

GM: Dennis Perlot

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: SciFi, Scale: 1:285 micro, Rules: Simplified Battletech Alpha Strike

Rules

Description: In the ongoing power struggle among the Clans, tensions

between Clan Jade Falcon and Clan Wolf have escalated. Both Clans are

vying for control over a resource-rich planet on the outskirts of their

contested territories. The planet, named Tolland, is home to strategically

vital research facilities. The battle will be fierce, can you help your Clan

win?

The rules set is BTech, based on BattleTech Alpha Strike but simplified

for convention play. All miniatures and terrain are provided.

T13:176 Battle of Dennewitz, 1813

Thursday, 1:00:00 PM, 5 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

GM: Chris Von Fahnestockk

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Napoleonic, Scale: 20mm, Rules: Grande Armee Fast Play

Description: 6 September, 1813: Ney and Bulow have stumbled around

for days in the bad weather. Now elements of their armies have

bungled into each other at Dennewitz. The race is on for each to bring

ever more forces to the field. This 6 player game is intense and will

guarantee to see-saw for the entire battle. We will teach the rules and

will provide each player a free copy. 6 September, 1813: Ney and Bulow

have stumbled around for days in the bad weather. Now elements of

their armies have bungled into each other at Dennewitz. The race is on.

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T13:310 The Battle of the Nile

Thursday, 1:00:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

GM: Keith Wyttenbach

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Napoleonic, Scale: 1:1200th, Rules: Form on the Admiral's Wake

Description: August 1798. After searching across the Mediterranean,

Rear Admiral Horatio Nelson has finally found the French fleet anchored

in a strong position in Aboukir Bay. To take advantage of the French

unpreparedness, Nelson chose to attack immediately in the waning

daylight. Can the British replicate their astounding victory or can the

French win the race against time and prepare their ships for the fight!

Rules are easy and will be taught. Kids under 12 welcome with

accompanying adult.

T13:316 The Battle of Nicaea

Thursday, 1:00:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Freedom A: FA-4

GM: Larry Weichel

Sponsor: Washington Grand Company, Prize: NONE

Period: Medieval, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Triumph!

Description: During the first crusade at siege of Nicaea, the Rum Turk

Sultan attempted to rescue the city by sending a large mounted force.

This resulted in a three day battle outside the city walls. Heavy mounted

knights of the crusaders vs. the swift light cavalry of the Turks will face

off in the first major battle of the first crusade. This battle will be fought

using Triumph! Rules for Tabletop Battles Ancient and Medieval.

Experienced and new players are welcome. Rules will be taught!

T13:317 The Battle of Granicus — Theme Game

Thursday, 1:00:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Freedom A: FA-4

GM: Brian Peruski

Sponsor: Washington Grand Company, Prize: NONE

Period: Ancients, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Triumph!

Description: May 334 BC this was the first of three major battles fought

between Alexander the Great of Macedon and the Persian Achaemenid

Empire. In this battle Alexander forced a river crossing against a mostly

mounted enemy supported by a large force of Greek mercenaries. This

battle will be fought using Triumph! Rules for Tabletop Battles Ancient

and Medieval. Experienced and new players are welcome. Rules will be

taught!

T13:478 Big Week! Showdown with the Luftwaffe, 1944

Thursday, 1:00:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: HR-

GM: Mark Fastoso & Marks Game room

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: World War II, Scale: 1:600th, Rules: Fire in the Sky

Description: The Eight Airforce is forcing a fight to the death with the

Luftwaffe to pave the way to D-Day. Join us as we play a series of

scenarios that follow Big Week. Can the USAAF break the Luftwaffe or

will the German veterans bleed the B-17s to the point where their

morale breaks. Fun, fast-paced large scale air battles over Germany!

T13:513 Frostgrave: Into the Deep Dungeon

Thursday, 1:00:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Heritage: HR-42

GM: Patrick Morris & Yellow Worm Gaming Society

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Frostgrave 2nd Edition

Description: A new discovery has been made in the frozen tundra

surrounding Frostgrave. Word in town is that a new underground

complex has been discovered, ripe for exploration (and looting). You and

your companions race to the scene to gather whatever you can find, but

you cant help but wonder who shared such a discovery, and why?

T13:648 Battletech - Grinder 2

Thursday, 1:00:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 10, Location: Heritage Foyer: HF-9

GM: Mark Yingling & Battletech

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: SciFi, Scale: 6mm, Rules: Battletech - Total Warfare

Description: The Grinder is a free for all Battletech Demo game where

new (or returning) players will be taught using the Introductory Rules.

You start out with a Light Mech and as you die, you advance up to the

next weight class. All materials, miniatures and dice will be provided.

Beginner Friendly & Rules Taught.

T13:684 ULTIMATE OVERLORD #1: AIRBORNE ASSAULT: D-DAY 80th

ANNIVERSARY — Theme Game

Thursday, 1:00:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 18, Location: Freedom A: FA-2

GM: Peter Panzeri

Sponsor: MINIATURE BUILDING AUTHORITY (MBA), Prize: FREE COPY of

GAME RULES & SCENARIO made available to ALL Participants after

completion of the game -- PLUS Trophy for "Most-Feared-Enemy" &

other prizes from our sponsors.

Period: World War II, Scale: 20mm, Rules: "D-DAY 80TH" DIVISION-

LEVEL ROMMEL-RULES by Pete Panzeri: Available to all players FREE

@Game-End!

Description: THREE AIRBORNE DIVISIONS PARACHUTE into NORMANDY

behind SWORD to UTAH beaches. Can they capture all of their objectives

to help secure the key beachheads? Can BRIT "Red Devils" take

MEREVILLE Battery, PEGASUS Bridge plus other key bridges? Can 82d &

101st AIRBORNE take SAINT-MERE-EGLISE, UTAH-Causeways, Barquette-

Lock, & KEY Bridges? Can they all "HOLD UNTIL RELIEVED?" Will

defenders wipe them out? Can Rommel's Panzers roll them over? Plan

rapid & intense & Division-Level attacks in this exciting battle. Starts

with RESPECTS RENDERED to our WW2 VETS. A ONE-TIME-ONLY

SCENARIO" at HISTORICON'24: DON'T MISS IT! **ALSO** DON'T MISS

the War College Presentation: "DISASTER at D-DAY" at 5pm Thursday in

the "Montgomery House" Lecture Room.

T14:111 3D PanzerBlitz - German Armored Counterattack on a Russian

Armored Spearhead 1944

Thursday, 2:00:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

GM: Gregory Johnson

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: World War II, Scale: 1:600th, Rules: Avalon Hill PanzerBlitz

Description: German Armored Counterattack on a Russian Armored

Spearhead 1944 Play Avalon Hill's classic PanzerBlitz in 3D using 3mm

(1/600) Oddzial Osmy miniatures from picoarmor.com. Beginners

welcome.

T14:128 Test of Resolve in Scotland

Thursday, 2:00:00 PM, 1 hrs, Players: 2, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

GM: Tim Couper

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Hundred Years War, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Test of Resolve:

Hundred Years War

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Description: Play a complete scenario of a typical battle of the 2nd war

of Scottish Independence. Experience the fun of the newly released Test

of Resolve rules.

T14:157 Ctesiphon, 263

Thursday, 2:00:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

GM: Peter Anderson

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: Ancients, Scale: 28mm, Rules: To the Strongest!

Description: King Odaenathus of Palmyra attacks the Sassanid Persian

army under Shapur 1, in attempt to take the Persian capital. Rules are

easily learned, use a gridded table and cards... no dice! Youth age 10 and

up welcome with a playing adult, 13+ fine on their own

T14:168 La Fiere Bridge, No better place to die - Normandy, 6-9 June

1944

Thursday, 2:00:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

22 & CW-32

GM: Michael Burch

Sponsor: NONE, Prize: NONE

Period: World War II, Scale: 15mm, Rules: Rapid Fire Reloaded

Description: Can scattered elements of the 82nd Airborne hold the

crossings on the Merderet River until U.S. forces from Utah Beach arrive,

or will the grenadiers of the 91st Luftlande Division overrun the

paratroopers and drive on to Ste. Mere-Eglise? Come what SLA Marshall

called, one of the most hotly contested pieces of ground in WWII, pick

your side and see who prevails. We will compress roughly three days of

fighting into a four-hour game. Rules will be taught and casualties will

the high.

T14:169 La Fiere Bridge, No better place to die - Normandy, 6-9 June

1944

Thursday, 2:00:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-

22 & CW-32

GM: John Rockne