Of The Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance – St. Louis
Volume 5 Issue #10 (October 2023)
Autumn is in full swing, the little
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Official Notice
The Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance – St. Louis
Posts The Following Official Notice
Membership Donations for 2024
Membership Donation Drive 2024
Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance (BMHGA)
The officers of the Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance are asking for your help in supporting the continued financial health of Big Muddy, and the continuation of our convention schedule through 2024.
We wish to offer you the following Donation Levels for your financial support.
STANDARD – $30.00
$30.00 donation provides the following:
- Paid registration for Barracks Battles 2024.
- Receipt of all Big Muddy communications including our monthly E-Newsletter, participation in our Facebook Group and other channels as they evolve.
- Full voting membership for officers and any other items forwarded by the Board of Directors.
- Entitled to serve as a board member or officer.
- Entitled to free monthly text style classified ad (up to three paragraphs) in Big Muddy E- Newsletter.
STUDENTS – $20.00: The membership level is for young people who are in school. To acquire this membership, the donor will need to show a current student ID.
$20.00 donation provides the following:
- Paid registration for Barracks Battles 2024.
- Receipt of all Big Muddy communications including our monthly E-Newsletter, participation in our Facebook Group and other channels as they evolve.
- Full voting membership for officers and any other items forwarded by the Board of Directors.
- Entitled to serve as a board member or officer.
- Entitled to free monthly text style classified ad (up to three paragraphs) in Big Muddy E- Newsletter.
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A $10.00 donation provides the following:
- Pre-registration rate charged at the door for Barrack Battles 2024.
- Receipt of all Big Muddy Communicating including our monthly E-Newsletter, participation in our Facebook Group and other channels as they evolve.
- Full Voting Membership for officers and any other items forwarded by the Board of Directors.
- Entitled to serve as a board member or officer.
- Entitled to Free monthly text style classified ad (up to three paragraphs) in Big Muddy E- Newsletter.
If you wish to support Big Muddy by participating in any of the plans listed above, please complete the donor contact section below and send your check or money order made payable to Big Muddy to our Treasurer:
William Doelling
1410 Mohican Trail
St. Charles, MO 63304.
Our Saturday October 7th Big Muddy Game Day
is nothing spooky, just some high quality gaming for you to enjoy games starting at 11am
The year is 2022 and the Russians have attacked Ukraine! This scenario depicts an urban battle where the Russian soldiers attempt to take a city. The area of operation is dangerous with IEDs on the ground and armed drones flying in the air.
2-6 Players Tim Spakowski GM
Battle of Chesapeake – The Americans and French have the Cornwallis surrounded at Yorktown but control of the sea will determine if the British can escape or not. Can the British navy drive off the French and save the British army. You will determine the outcome.
2-6 Players Steven Lowry GM
Forward into battle, and back to the Hundred Years War, using an easy-play variant of the 1992 Battle Masters miniatures game.
2-6 Players Dave Schaffner GM
The French & Indian War
Black Powder – Micro Learn to Play
2-6 Players.
Kevin Fitzpatrick GM
Wings of Glory WWI Welcome to the Big Muddy Flying School as we take to the air over the trenches and “No Man’s Land” in the skies of the Great War.
GMs Bill Doelling & Tim Low
Held in the spacious game room of
Miniature Market Retail Superstore
13380 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO 63033
GM Setup at 10am Gaming begins at 11am
Gaming in the Public Space
A reminder that our gaming in the public space is a both a hopefully enjoyable experience and our most valuable means to grow our gaming community. It is therefore important that we be certain that our appearance to others who may visit with us or engage in any fashion are left with a positive impression if we are to keep our hobby vibrant.
Great terrain, beautiful miniatures and fantastic scenarios are all important to that first impression, but equally important are players who are engaged and enjoying themselves. Gaming is competitive by nature and the “moment’ may cause us to say something or do something that not only detracts from the game but from our long established friendships. You are urged to think how something will be perceived before you say it and what the other person might be dealing with in the world beyond the game table.
Let’s not attract potential new players with great looking presentations only to push them away with unnecessary
ill-considered words or tension.
It is our hobby and let’s enjoy it together.
Flu Season
Just a reminder that the seasonal flu shots are available and that taking care of yourself is always a good idea.
September After Action Reports (AARs)
Semi Regular Retirees Game 8/31/23 LaSalle
by Kevin Fitzpatrick
Thanks to Kurt Linke for presenting this superb game of LaSalle today. It was a challenging game for us French (Steve Lowry and myself) as we engaged the Russo-Austrian alliance (Bob Clark and Pat Lewis). Good to see Mark, Ravi and Mike stop by for a visit. Results were a French victory albeit a very narrow one.
Big Muddy September Game Day 9/2/23
Once again lots of great games and lots of folks there to move miniatures and roll those dice. Our highest Game Day attendance ever! Which we owe to the efforts of our superb cadre of GMs and to our players.
What a Great Day of Gaming at our Big Muddy August Game Day! We had four full tables of games and lots of good times. A Sincere Thank You to our GMs Dave Schaffner (Beyond Normandy),Mark Lueckenhoff (Sicily 1943) and John Nozka (Bolt Action, Poland 1939), Thanks to Burt Campbell for his help with the Hail Caesar Micro Learn to Play game and to Mark Johnson for his assistance with the hosting duties for the day.
Our appreciation to the excellent staff at Miniature Market Retail Superstore for their assistance and to all the players who joined us today including the new folks who stopped by then joined in the fun.
AARs & pics were posted to the Facebook Page, but for those who may have missed them or don’t use FB here we go…
Sicily After Action Report:
by Mark Lueckenhoff
Our Invasion of Sicily game was pretty historically correct, but with a few major differences. The biggest was the weather, which which was too poor for airpower to be used in the first few turns, as well as the crucial last turn when the Axis should have been vulnerable to air assault while evacuating units from Messina to the toe of Italy. That die roll of 1 required for poor weather came up on five of the nine rolls. During the good weather, timely Axis interceptions repeatedly saved their bacon.
The British offensive was slowed from the start when their 1st Parachute Brigade was wiped out in the initial struggle for Syracuse. Things went better for the 82nd Airborne at Niscemi, but repeated Axis counterattacks and withdrawals caused it to change hands repeatedly all throughout the game. Fortunately, the amphibious operations had very few losses and has many early successes that allowed the quick establishment of supply dumps..
The Axis did a good job of bottling up the eastern coast road with gradual withdrawals and frequent counterattacks. There was a long, drawn out fight for Syracuse, which frequently falls in the first turn. The Americans made better progress as they battled northwest toward Palermo. Just as they reached the outskirts, a perfectly timed amphibious assault took the port. It was a good thing for them that it succeeded so quickly, because part of the Herman Goering Division had just planted itself in their rear!. Without the timely capture of the port, large numbers of American units would have been cut off from their supplies and taken horrendous losses. Instead, the Americans could draw supplies from Palermo and thereby cut off supplies to all the Italian troops in the far western part of the island. They would quickly “wither on the vine.” The defense was doomed by that point, but able to make an orderly withdrawal across the straits before the game ended. That gave them enough victory points to claim a clear game victory.
In terms of actual losses, the Allies lost five units, which would represent slightly less than three divisions. The Germans lost a similar number, plus numerous Italian units. Although the Italian took heavy losses, their constant resistance and sacrificial counterattacks slowed down the Allies just enough to allow the evacuation.
This was probably our last game with this stylized board. Pat Lewis it constructing a new three dimensional version which, as you’d expect, is shaping up to be a real masterpiece. We’ll definitely have to play it again on the new board!
Beyond Omaha AAR
by Dave Schaffner
My Beyond Omaha scenario played this last Saturday, was a deep-dive sample of some of the early infantry combat fought in June 1944, in Normandy France. The situation was based upon the immediate days following the initial landings, as the Americans began pushing out of the Omaha Beachhead. It was also the first major action fought by the green US 2nd Infantry Division (Indianhead), after it began arriving as reinforcement over the beaches, and started pushing southward into the heavier bocage country ahead. The game was a faithful recreation of this initial phase of skirmishing, as the 3rd Bn., US 9th Infantry Regiment encountered German screening forces attempting to impede its effort to expand southward, but before the Germans were able to establish solid defensive lines in the thick Norman terrain.
The German unit involved in the scenario was an interesting formation – elements of Schnelle Abteilung 517, part of the Schnellen Brigade 30, a Wehrmacht Erstaz (replacement) unit that had been formed in France, and was used in anti-partisan duty/patrolling (mostly as bicycle troops) This formation was subsequently deployed around the western coast of Normandy, mid-way up the Cotentin peninsula, and reflected one of the few, immediate reserve units that could be deployed to the invasion coast on the first days of combat. The Schnelle-Abt. 517 contained some interesting ‘heavy’ weapons, Ersatz conversions in themselves, built from captured French vehicles – lt. Panzerjager SPs, and with French halftracks. This set the stage for the game – with green American infantry facing off against German ersatz troops, and arguably before either was ready to do battle – but battle they would.
The game has been played twice now, and I think the players enjoyed the scenario each time – it’s not a game level or combat style presented much anymore. I enjoy working up the terrain, units, and doing all the original research for these types of games – no better way to test and refine ones knowledge of history. Unfortunately, we don’t get to play in-depth engagements much anymore, which exercises the tactical knowledge of players, but as a game host, and being aware of this, there’s always a need to make scenarios accessible too. My current presentation philosophy is to go heavy on game immersion (nice models and terrain), but make the rules and gameplay approachable – I think it’s a formula mix that can pay dividends, whether on a game day or at a con.
Hail Caesar Micro
by Kevin Fitzpatrick
After Action Report for The “Hail Caesar” Micro Learn to Play game at our September monthly game day which saw Eddie Mosley, Pete Palmer (Saxons) vs Tom Stevenson & Burt Campbell (Vikings) moving my homemade card-stock units as they formed up to do battle. The Saxons started a bit dispersed but, moved as quickly as they could to form up and engage with a couple of units that had archers. The Vikings pushed into contact as fast as possible, but not before taking a few hits from the Saxons. Once contact was made the Vikings pressed hard on the enemy line and neither Pete nor Eddie were having any luck with the dice. The day went to the Vikings, but I am sure we will see a rematch along the way.
Semi Regular Retirees Game LaSalle 9/14/23
by Kevin Fitzpatrick
Our Semi Regular Retirees Game this week at Miniature Market Retail Superstore on Manchester Road in St. Louis, was another visit to the age of the military tailor as Kurt Linke treated us to a gift of LaSalle. The French (Steve Treatman and Kevin Fitzpatrick) came up short as the Austrians (Ravi Rai and Mark Johnson) did a number on us despite our spiffy uniforms and well drilled marching
The American Revolutionary War In The West
History Conference
The St. Charles County Historical Society, the Saint Charles Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Fernando de Leyba Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, and the Fort San Carlos Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will present the American Revolutionary War in the West History Conference during October 27–29, 2023 at the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel, St. Louis County, Missouri. This conference will focus on the military, political, social and material culture history of the western theater of the American Revolutionary War, featuring scholars from across the country and from Spain. scchs.org
Questions: Call Melissa Edwards at (314) 561-5077.
Plastic Modeling?
The Gateway Chapter of the International Plastic Modeler’s Society meets at the Afton Elk’s Lodge 6330 Heege Road, St. Louis, MO 63123 on the third Tuesday of each month. For more informataion check
http://sites.google.com/view/ipmsgatewaychapter/home
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Command Con Lite 2023
Join us for our premier Autumn Mini Con.
Saturday November 11, 2023 11:30am to 9pm
Miniature Market Retail Superstore
13380 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63131
for a day full of gaming.
Your $5.00 entrance fee is used
to provide prizes for the attendees.
And now a look at the day’s line up of great games…….
Command Con Lite Session One 11:30AM – 3:30PM
Table One
TBD. Tim Spakowski GM
Table Two
The Push of Pikes: Love those Pikes and Boom Sticks (Muskets) Pike and Shotte by Warlord Games (minor modifying) MINIATURE SCALE: 28mm (2-4 players). Harry Borchardt GM
Table Three
Defense Point nr. 54: Bolt Action 1st Edition (modified) by Warlord Games. The German invasion of Poland is progressing rapidly. The new German style of warfare, blitzkrieg, is a surprise to the Polish Army and it is trying to deal with the onslaught. Hopefully, years of fortification building along the Polish frontier with Germany will be able to slow down German progress in key places. While Panzer elements make progress towards Naklo, a German Infantry Battalion has been dispatched to investigate a Polish defensive position near Sepolno. The Poles manning Defensive Point nr. 54 have heard the reports on the radio of the rapid advance and have been waiting in anticipation of the appearance of German troops in their area. Will they be able to slow down or even stop the German advance? MINIATURE SCALE: 20mm (2-6 players). John Nozka GM
Table Four
Bring out yer Dead – Battle Masters goes Medieval: Milton Bradley/Games Workshop ): Modified for Medieval tactics. Themed on the battles fought during the Hundred Years War, a fun, easy-play variant of the 1992 Battle Masters game commences, as the echo of steel hitting shields resounds across the tabletop! MINIATURE SCALE: 15mm (2-6 players). Dave Schaffner GM
Table Five
Plains Indian Wars: Miniature Conversion of GMT’s Plains Indian Wars. Description TBD
Patrick Lewis GM
Table Six
WWI Over the Trenches – Air Combat in the Great War 1917: Rules by Eric Hotz. It’s 1917 and the war grinds on. Today the German High Command has ordered an attack on the British lines. German reconnaissance aircraft escorted by fighters will spot for the artillery barrage. Meanwhile a British patrol just happens to be in the area. A determined dogfight ensues between the two belligerents. MINIATURE SCALE: 1/72 (4-12 players). Terry Callahan GM
Table Seven
Samurai Adventure in 28mm: Ninjutsu! In a town on the border, where strange deals are made and no one is quite as they seem, the Princess of Ninjas has a mission to unravel a dastardly secret and sabotage Lord Hashimoto’s plots against her liege. Join us on a half-skirmish half-roleplaying adventure into the bandit-ridden spy-infested edges of Samurai society! MINIATURE SCALE: 28mm (3-12 players). Tom Vielott GM
Table Eight
Is This Good Ground? The 2nd American Civil War: Fistful of TOWs 3 by Paul Minson & Ty Beard. In this alternative history, the Confederate States of America fought the United States to a standstill. The U.S. negotiated an end to the war and the newly formed country was named the Dixie States of America. The two countries existed side by side from the end of the war until the year 2000. A multitude of little issues built up until the U.S. had had enough and struck the Dixie States western territories by slicing down the Mississippi River toward New Orleans. In the east, The Dixie States decided to launch its own offensive by striking north toward Washington DC to force the U.S. to pull forces from the west to reinforce the east. The venerable Army of Northern Virginia moved north through Maryland and into Pennsylvania mirroring the 1863 move toward Gettysburg. The U.S. Army of the Potomac quickly moved to block the advance and last night, reconnaissance forces found the Army of Northern Virginia and preparation for battle has begun. MINIATURE SCALE: 1/285th – Micro Armor (2-8 players). Adam Jones GM
Command Con Lite Session Two 5:00PM – 9:PM
Table One
Unassigned as of 09/10/23
Table Two
The Battle of Brandywine 1777: Great and Glorious Days (Home Rules). It is the early fall of 1777 the Revolutionary War is in its second year. The British, angry after the defeats of Trenton and Princeton the previous winter, have decided to attack the capital Philadelphia and put an end to this annoying rebellion. Washington moves his army south and blocks the British advance at Chadd’s Ford the only crossing point of the Brandywine River on the road to Philadelphia. MINIATURE SCALE: 15mm (2-6 players). Steven King GM
Table Three
Unassigned as of 09/10/23
Table Four
Onward to Stalingrad: Jagdpanzer 2nd Edition by Jagdpanzer. The 4th Panzer Army is on the Southwestern approaches to Stalingrad. Colonel-General Hoth has directed the lead elements to press forward as rapidly as possible. Russian resistance has been negligible since crossing the Don—it appears the Germans will quickly take Stalingrad and the Caucasus and end the war before Christmas 1942. The Russians screening Stalingrad from the Southwest might have something to say about this. This will be a meeting engagement at the company level of the lead elements. MINIATURE SCALE: 15mm (2-4 players). Ray Gluck GM
Table Five
The Great Turkey Hunt: One Hour Skirmish Wargames Rules by Pen & Sword Publications. It is the French & Indian Wars. Your unit after a long days march has been assigned the task of finding tonight’s dinner for the officer’s mess out in the woods over there. Get “cracking” and track down those turkeys. Kevin Fitzpatrick GM
Table Six
Wilson’s Creek: Black Powder Epic Scale by Warlord Games American Civil War.
On August 9th the Union army was camped a short distance from the Confederate camp at Wilson’s Creek. The Union plan was simple: a dawn attack on the Confederates from the front, but also by a detached force to their rear – a hammer and anvil.
MINIATURE SCALE: 15mm (2-4 players). Ed Gray GM
Table Seven
Unassigned as of 09/10/23
Table Eight
Unassigned as of 09/10/23
Big Muddy Game Days 2024
A Big Thank You to the GMs that have stepped forward to offer us a fine selection of gaming opportunities in 2023 and we are receiving submissions for 2024.
If you are thinking of running a game please let me know as soon as you can do so.
Big Muddy Game Days 2023
Here is a look at what is coming for the rest of this year……
Saturday October 7 11am
Ukraine 2022 Modern Urban Combat GM Tim Spakowski
Chesapeake Bay Age of Sail GM Steve Lowry
Medieval Masters 15mm GM Dave Schaffner
Black Powder Micro – GM Kevin Fitzpatrick
Wings of Glory WWI GM Bill Doelling
November 11 Command Con Lite 11am
See above for details.
Sunday December 10 11am (Warlord Game Day) (New Date)
Bolt Action – GM Dave Schaffner
Bolt Action – GM John Nozka
Hail Caesar – GM Randy Higginbothom
Cruel Seas – GMs Bill Doelling & Bob Stusse
Black Powder Micro 6mm Colonials GM Kevin Fitzpatrick
Reindeer Wars 11am to 3pm each day
Tuesday 12/26
Table One Unassigned
Table Two Unassigned
Wednesday 12/27
Table One Unassigned
Table Two Unassigned
Thursday 12/28
Table One Unassigned
Table Two Unassigned
Friday 12/29
Table One Unassigned
Table Two Unassigned
And time to start thinking about those monthly game days for 2024. It will be here before you know it!
Regional Convention News:
Conventions that will see participation by Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance -St. Louis are listed in bold.
Advance the Colors: October 2023, Columbus, OH https://www.hmgsgl.org/advance-the-colors
The American Revolutionary War In The West History Conference October 27-29, 2023 Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri. scchs.org
Siege of Vicksburg 2023: Vicksburg, TN siegeofvicksburg.org
Rock-Con: November 2023 Rockford, IL https://www.rock-con.com
Command Con Lite: November 11, 2023 Miniature Market Retail Superstore 13380 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63131
Midwinter Gaming Convention: 2024.
Winter War: 2024, Champaign, IL winterwar.org
Gamicon: 2024, Cedar Rapids, IA https://tabletop.events/conventions/gamicon-germanium
CincyCon: 2024, Hamilton, OH cincycon.org
AdeptiCon: 2024 Schaumberg, IL https://www.adepticon.org
March to Victory: 2024 Blue Springs, MO https://www.marchtovictory.net/
Little Wars 2024 Naperville, IL hmgsmidewest.com
CODCON XXVII: 2024, Glen Ely, IL https://www.codcon.com
Heroicon: 2024 Decatur, IL https://tabletop.events/conventions/heroicon-2023
Border Wars: 2024 , 2023 Overland Park, KS http://www.hahmgs.org/
DieCon 2024: Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, IL https://www.diecon.com
Origins: 2024 Columbus, OH https://www.originsgamefair.com/
Twisted Lords Con:, 2024 Midwest City, OK http://www.twistedlordscon.com/
Gen Con 2024: Indianapolis, IN https://www.gencon.com/indy
HistoriKC Fest Kansas City: Overland Park, KS .https://historikcfest.com/faq/
Nashcon: 2024 Nashville, TN https://www.nashcon.org
Autumn Wars 2024 //tabletop.events/conventions/autumn-wars-2023
Archon 47: Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, Illinois http://www.archonstl.org/
If you know of any regional gaming conventions that should be sure to let me know so that it can be added to our listings.
Local Gaming Events Calendar:
Remember to be inviting to passers-by at public events. Let’s share our hobby with those who might find it of interest.
October
10/04: C21 Vietnam Air Combat: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
10/04: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
10/05: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
10/07: Big Muddy Game Day: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
10/11: Speed Circuit: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
10/11: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
10/12: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
10/18: Kaiju City: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
10/18: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
10/19: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
10/25: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
10/25: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
10/26: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
10/31: Halloween!
And Beyond……
11/01: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
11/01: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
11/02: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
11/08: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
11/08: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
11/09: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
11/11: Command Con Lite: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
11/15: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
11/15: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
11/16: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
11/22: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
11/22: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
11/23: Thanksgiving!
11/29: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
11/29: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
11/30: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
12/02: Big Muddy Game Day: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
12/06: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
12/06: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
12/07: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
12/10: Big Muddy Game Day: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
12/14: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
12/14: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
12/15: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
12/20: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
12/20: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
12/21: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
12/25: ChristmasDay
12/26: Reindeer Wars: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
12/27: Reindeer Wars: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
12/27: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
12/27: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
12/28: Reindeer Wars: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
12/29: Reindeer Wars: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
12/31: NewYear’sEve!
01/01: New Year’s Day!
01/03: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
01/03: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
01/06: Big Muddy Game Day: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
01/10: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
01/10: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
01/11: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
01/17: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
01/17: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
01/18: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
01/24: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
01/24: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
01/25: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
01/31: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
01/31: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
02/01: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
02/03: Big Muddy Game Day: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
For all of the above events listed remember that you do not need to bring along anything to play as all items necessary will be on the table and ready to go.
Suggestions/Ideas/Articles?
If you have any suggestions for
Dispatches of The Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance – St. Louis
our Facebook Page, Website or know of someone who would like to be included in our email listings please feel free to let us know. The contact information is at the end of this newsletter.
To have your event listed please email Kevin Fitzpatrick at
k-fitzpatrick@sbcglobal.net no later than the 20th of the month preceding the event.
While we strive to be as accurate as is possible all events listed are subject to last minute changes, substitutions and/or cancellations.
Website & Facebook Page
Are the places to check for the latest updates & news in our area.
Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance – St. Louis (BMHGA) strives to support and build the historical gaming hobby in the St. Louis Metro Area “By demonstration, presentations at conventions, schools. libraries, and other events, where the theme includes military or gaming.
Big Muddy E-News Volume 5 Issue #9 (September 2023)
“See you in September –
See you when the summer’s through!”
Our September 2nd Big Muddy Game Day is sure to be a rip roarin’ event, so mark your calendar and don’t miss out.
Beyond Omaha 10 June 1944. Pushing out of the beachhead, the US 2nd Infantry Division fights its first action thick in the Normandy Bocage country around Haute Hameau. Game for 4 players with 1/144th scale units using Normandy ‘144 rules.
GM Dave Schaffner
Sicily The Invasion of Sicily is a strategic level double bling game featuring the fog of war. Make decisions about combat, air support, supply and the unknown as you race against time to both defeat your opponent and outshine your ally.
GM Mark Lueckenhoff
Bolt Action September 3,1939: German forces have rapidly advanced into Poland. Blitzkrieg warfare is months in the planning and lighting fast in execution. The Polish lines are stretched thin and the Polish Army was caught off guard. Propaganda was key for the Germans to justify the invasion and untie the ethnic Germans in Poland. A Panzer column has rapidly advanced deep into Polish territory and has stopped to refuel, allowing the infantry to catch up. A key Wehrmacht film maker does not wish to miss out on the action & is hastening to get to the front. However, the Polish Army has gathered a small force to stage a counterattack hoping to prevent the link up. 2-6 players
GM John Nozka
Hail Caesar Micro: A learn to play game featuring the Vikings on tour with the local Saxon forces coming out to “greet” the visitors. Just some basic Hail Caesar using flats for this introductory game session.
GM Kevin Fitzpatrick
Wings of Glory WWI Welcome to the Big Muddy Flying School as we take to the air over the trenches and “No Man’s Land” in the skies of the Great War.
GM Bill Doelling
Held in the spacious game room of
Miniature Market Retail Superstore
13380 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO 63033
GM Setup at 10am Gaming begins at 11am
Hobby News
Magister Militum seeks a buyer, and invites your last casting orders before 26th September. To place an order or for information https://www.magistermilitum.com/
Gaming in the Public Space
A reminder that our gaming in the public space is a both a hopefully enjoyable experience and our most valuable means to grow our gaming community. It is therefore important that we be certain that our appearance to others who may visit with us or engage in any fashion are left with a positive impression if we are to keep our hobby vibrant.
Great terrain, beautiful miniatures and fantastic scenarios are all important to that first impression, but equally important are players who are engaged and enjoying themselves. Gaming is competitive by nature and the “moment’ may cause us to say something or do something that not only detracts from the game but from our long established friendships. You are urged to think how something will be perceived before you say it and what the other person might be dealing with in the world beyond the game table.
Let’s not attract potential new players with great looking presentations only to push them away with unnecessary
ill-considered words or tension.
It is our hobby and let’s enjoy it together.
August After Action Reports (AARs)
Big Muddy August Game Day 8/5/23
WOW! What a Great Day of Gaming at our Big Muddy August Game Day! We had five full tables of games and lots of good times. A Huge Thank You to our GMs Adam Jones (Luftwaffe 1946), Douglas Hedley (Cruel Seas), Harry Borchardt (Pike & Shotte), David Harrison (Latvia 1944) for presenting us with some challenging scenarios. Thanks to Tom Vielott for handling our overflow game of Wings of Glory at the Big Muddy Flying School.
In an unusual twist this was likely the first time we had an almost complete turnover in players in mid game. The family group playing in Doug’s Cruel Seas scenario, needed to leave and he recruited enough players from those about to fill all the slots allowing the game to continue to it’s conclusion.
Our appreciation to the excellent staff at Miniature Market Retail Superstore for their assistance and to all the players who joined us today including the new folks who stopped by then joined in the fun.
Semi Regular Retirees Game Black Powder Sudan 8/3/23
by Kevin Fitzpatrick
Our Semi Regular Retirees Game this week at Miniature Market Retail Superstore on Manchester Road in St. Louis, was The Battle of Shaikan, 5th November 1883 in 6mm using Black Powder Rules. This was my first time running these rules and the scenario straight out of the Blood on the Nile book seemed like a good place to start. Thanks to William Doelling, Steve Treatman (Egyptians), Mark Johnson, Stephen Lowry and Patrick Lewis (The force of the Mahdi) for playing. I don’t think the Egyptians ever won one initiative roll and had some bad luck with the Ferocious Charge Rule allowing the Forces of the Mahdi to hit hard on their charges, but some battalion squares held up to terrible beatings.
Semi Regular Retirees Nimitz: Battle of the Java Sea 8/10/23
By Kevin Fitzpatrick
Battle of the Java Sea today using Nimitz rules at Miniature Market Retail Superstore on Manchester Road in St. Louis for our Semi Regular Retiree’s Game. It is a tough slog for the Allied team of Bill and Pat, but they did get some ships off the table. Mark, Steve and Ravi running the IJN did beat up the Allied forces with some well placed hits.
Wednesday Night Gaming Nimitz: Battle of the Java Sea 8/16/23 By Kevin Fitzpatrick
A re-run of the previous week’s Semi Regular Retiree’s game at Fantasy Books & Games in O’Fallon, Illinois with a good crowd. The ABDA forces added a twist with maneuvering their main body & some DD’s first to their port side and then turning towards their exit point. The IJN moved their three forces to stop the Allied movement. First small guns and then the few large guns exchanged “pleasantries”. In the end all Allied Cruisers were sunk except Exeter. The Nachi took a well placed torpedo from a Dutch DD and several IJN DDs had preceded her leaving the game due to various damage. Overall a good time and great to see some new and familiar faces. I will certainly return to join the group running a game in the next quarter.
Semi Regular Retirees BattleGroup 8/17/23
By Kevin Fitzpatrick
A big Thank You to Doug Hedley for presenting this fascinating mid war Eastern Front scenario. The Russians under Pat & Steve T. gave our German forces a tough time Ravi & Tom both scored some hard hits on the Soviets but our side was let down by my poor dice rolls generating orders for our team which in turn kept us from gaining any momentum. The Order of Lenin was bestowed to the brave Soviet armored car crew who risked life and limb to charge over the bridge in the center of the table but held fast despite repeated hits from German units. They will be available for the ceremony if their vehicle ever gets unpinned.
Semi Regular Retirees 1812 & Nimitz 8/24/23
By Kevin Fitzpatrick
Hot temps outside and hot gaming at Miniature Market. Thanks to Pat Lewis for bringing out his wonderful Jumbo 3D version of this super board game. Good to see Pat Conway, Jim Borshart, Marty Gallo, Ravi Rai, Andrew Biedenstein, Steve Treatman & Bill Doelling playing today. Also good to see Greg Dieckhaus, his son & Chris Ketcherside stop by to visit. (My apologies for any name misspellings.)
In both games the day went to those rascally British although the Americans in the 1812 game gave a good account of themselves doing much better than our previous game where if I recall correctly the Royal forces were moving steadily south towards Cuba. The Nimitz game saw Steve Treatman (Allies) taking on the German Navy (Bill Doelling) and doing a fine job of stripping away the Tirptiz’s escorts sending the Admiral Scheer, Admiral Hipper and 6 Destroyers to Davy Jones locker for the loss of only two DDs.
The American Revolutionary War In The West
History Conference
The St. Charles County Historical Society, the Saint Charles Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Fernando de Leyba Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, and the Fort San Carlos Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will present the American Revolutionary War in the West History Conference during October 27–29, 2023 at the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel, St. Louis County, Missouri. This conference will focus on the military, political, social and material culture history of the western theater of the American Revolutionary War, featuring scholars from across the country and from Spain. scchs.org
Questions: Call Melissa Edwards at (314) 561-5077.
Plastic Modeling?
The Gateway Chapter of the International Plastic Modeler’s Society meets at the Afton Elk’s Lodge 6330 Heege Road, St. Louis, MO 63123 on the third Tuesday of each month. For more informataion check
http://sites.google.com/view/ipmsgatewaychapter/home
Obituary
It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of George O’Ravis Jr. of Chatham, IL on July 24, 2023. George was known to many of us across the game table and his presence will be sorely missed.
Classified Ads
Wings of Glory WWI Players
If you are like me, sometimes the maneuver cards get mixed up or left out when packing up the game. I came across a list that matches up the maneuver decks with the aircraft on Facebook so if you are in need of sorting things out or have extra cards around when it’s all packed up let me know and I will send you the Excel list.
contact Kevin Fitzpatrick at k-fitzpatrick@sbcglobal.net
Powell Hall is looking for a copy of Axis & Allies Zombies edition. Anyone that has one and would like to part with it contact him at powellh01@yahoo.com
Bill Doelling is looking for 15mm ACW Cavalry Command figs for both Union or Confederate. Contact him at wadfire@sbcglobal.net
Todd Reed is offering 387 stands of 6mm wwii troops and vehicles. They’re painted to game quality except for the few that I got from the Dave’s which are painted quite nice. I have some soviet and a lot of German and US.
Mostly GHQ, the value is generally worth about $600 based on when I bought them from GHQ 10 years ago.
I would rather sell to someone local or within some decent driving distance so I don’t have to ship them. Please share with your friends and anyone you think may be interested.
I’m looking to sell them for $350 OBO. I won’t be offended by offers. Side note: 25% of the sale will go to a fellow board wargamer, Mark Ruggerio who is battling cancer (his wife is also fighting her own case!)
If I do have to ship them, buyer will pay shipping and I will do everything possible to pack them well.
Link for a listing of the figures is below.
https://docs.google.com/…/1Jw6ZTiWotZZlbpvJhMSJ…/edit
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Command Con Lite 2023
The date and location are set, mark your calendars!
Command Con Lite: November 11, 2023 Miniature Market Retail Superstore 13380 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63131
We have already received several submissions so don’t delay in getting your games in to David Harrison who is handling the scheduling for this event. We have also received our first two commitments for Barracks Battles @ DieCon 2024 so don’t delay.
Big Muddy Game Days 2023 Part II
A Big Thank You to the GMs that have stepped forward to offer us a fine selection of gaming opportunities in these coming months. If you are thinking of running a game please let me know as soon as you can do so.
So here is a look at what is coming!
Note the Day/Date Change for December
Saturday September 2 11am
D-Day WWII GM Dave Schaffner
Sicily WWII GM Mark Lueckenhoff
Bolt Action Poland 1939 GM John Nozka
Hail Caesar Micro GM Kevin Fitzpatrick
Wings of Glory WWI GM Bill Doelling
Saturday October 7 11am
Ukraine 2022 Modern Urban Combat GM Tim Spakowski
Chesapeake Bay Age of Sail GM Steve Lowry
Medieval Masters 15mm GM Dave Schaffner
Hail Caesar Micro – GM Kevin Fitzpatrick
Wings of Glory WWI GM Bill Doelling
November 11 Command Con Lite
Schedule TBA “Be sure to get those games in early to David Harrison”
Sunday December 10 11am (Warlord Game Day) (New Date)
Bolt Action – GM Dave Schaffner
Bolt Action – GM John Nozka
Hail Caesar – GM Randy Higginbothom
Cruel Seas – GMs Bill Doelling & Bob Stusse
Black Powder Micro 6mm Colonials GM Kevin Fitzpatrick
Reindeer Wars 11am to 3pm each day
Tuesday 12/26
Table One Unassigned
Table Two Unassigned
Wednesday 12/27
Table One Unassigned
Table Two Unassigned
Thursday 12/28
Table One Unassigned
Table Two Unassigned
Friday 12/29
Table One Unassigned
Table Two Unassigned
And time to start thinking about those monthly game days for 2024. It will be here before you know it!
Big Muddy Goes to Archon 46
2023 will see Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance at the Archon Science Fiction Convention at the Collinsville Gateway Convention Center September 29 – October 1. We are currently working with the Archon Gaming folks to bring a good selection of games to the show for our mutual enjoyment and benefits.
Regional Convention News:
Conventions that will see participation by Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance are listed in bold.
Autumn Wars September 29-30, 2023 Trinity International University. 2065 Half Day Road, Bannockburn, IL 60115 https://tabletop.events/conventions/autumn-wars-2023
Archon 46: September 29 – October 1, 2023 Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, Illinois http://www.archonstl.org/
Recruits Gaming Convention: Lees Summit, MO September 2023
Advance the Colors: October 2023, Columbus, OH https://www.hmgsgl.org/advance-the-colors
The American Revolutionary War In The West History Conference October 27-29, 2023 Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri. scchs.org
Siege of Vicksburg 2023: Vicksburg, TN siegeofvicksburg.org
Rock-Con: November 2023 Rockford, IL https://www.rock-con.com
Command Con Lite: November 11, 2023 Miniature Market Retail Superstore 13380 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63131
Midwinter Gaming Convention: 2024. TBA
Winter War: 2024, Champaign, IL winterwar.org TBA
Gamicon: 2024, Cedar Rapids, IA https://tabletop.events/conventions/gamicon-germanium TBA
CincyCon: 2024, Hamilton, OH cincycon.org
AdeptiCon: 2024 Schaumberg, IL https://www.adepticon.org
March to Victory: 2024 Blue Springs, MO https://www.marchtovictory.net/
Little Wars 2024 Naperville, IL hmgsmidewest.com
CODCON XXVII: 2024, Glen Ely, IL https://www.codcon.com
Heroicon: 2024 Decatur, IL https://tabletop.events/conventions/heroicon-2023
Border Wars: 2024 , 2023 Overland Park, KS http://www.hahmgs.org/
DieCon 2024: Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, IL https://www.diecon.com
Origins: 2024 Columbus, OH https://www.originsgamefair.com/
Twisted Lords Con:, 2024 Midwest City, OK http://www.twistedlordscon.com/
Gen Con 2024: Indianapolis, IN https://www.gencon.com/indy
HistoriKC Fest Kansas City: Overland Park, KS .https://historikcfest.com/faq/
Nashcon: 2024 Nashville, TN https://www.nashcon.org
If you know of any regional gaming conventions that should be sure to let me know so that it can be added to our listings.
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Is the place to check for the latest updates and gaming news in our area. Keep an eye out for gaming news & other goodies posted there.
Weekday Gaming!
Each Wednesday evening 6pm at Fantasy Books & Games, 1977 W US Highway 50 Fairview Heights, IL 62208 & Miniature Market in St. Peter’s is the site for Gaslands starting at 5:30pm. On Thursdays it is The Semi Regular Retirees Game Day at Miniature Market on Manchester starting a bit after 11am.
Local Gaming Events Calendar:
Remember to be inviting to passers-by at public events. Let’s share our hobby with those who might find it of interest.
September
09/02: Big Muddy Game Day: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
09/06: Modern Naval: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
09/06: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
09/07: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
09/13: Canvas Eagles: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
09/13: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
09/14: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
09/20: Bigger Battles: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
09/20: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
09/21: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
09/27: Space Hulk: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
09/27: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
09/28: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
09/29 -10/01: Archon 46: Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, IL
And Beyond……
10/04: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
10/04: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
10/05: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
10/07: Big Muddy Game Day: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
10/11: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
10/11: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
10/12: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
10/18: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
10/18: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
10/19: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
10/25: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
10/25: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
10/26: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
11/01: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
11/01: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
11/02: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
11/08: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
11/08: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
11/09: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
11/11: Command Con Lite: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
11/15: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
11/15: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
11/16: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
11/22: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
11/22: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
11/23: Thanksgiving!
11/29: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
11/29: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
11/30: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
12/06: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
12/06: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
12/07: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
12/10: Big Muddy Game Day: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
12/14: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
12/14: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
12/15: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
12/20: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
12/20: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
12/21: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
12/25: Christmas Day
12/26: Reindeer Wars: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
12/27: Reindeer Wars: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
12/27: TBA: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
12/27: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
12/28: Reindeer Wars: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
12/29: Reindeer Wars: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
12/31: New Year’s Eve!
For all of the above events listed remember that you do not need to bring along anything to play as all items necessary will be on the table and ready to go.
Suggestions/Ideas/Articles?
If you have any suggestions for the ENews or the Facebook Page or know of someone who would like to be included in our email listings please feel free to let us know. The contact information is at the end of this newsletter.
To have your event listed please email Kevin Fitzpatrick at
k-fitzpatrick@sbcglobal.net no later than the 20th of the month preceding the event.
While we strive to be as accurate as is possible all events listed are subject to last minute changes, substitutions and/or cancellations.
Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance (BMHGA) strives to support and build the historical gaming hobby in the St. Louis Metro Area “By demonstration, presentations at conventions, schools. libraries, and other events, where the theme includes military or gaming.
August E-News
Big Muddy E-News Volume 5 Issue #8 (August 2023)
“Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer”
time for, hot dogs, pretzels and games..
Our August 5th Big Muddy Game Day is sure to kick off a great month of gaming for all with the following offerings
Cruel Seas
World War II Coastal Naval Action
Strike Fast! Strike Hard!
Jam those throttles forward and prepare to launch torpedos
as the fighting will be up close and personal.
by Doug Hedley
Luftwaffe 1946
by Adam Jones
The Tribulations of the Illustrious
The British carrier HMS Illustrious has limped into Grand Harbor, Malta after being damaged by air attack while protecting a Mediterranean convoy. The Italians attempted to hit the carrier yesterday with mixed results. Hits were observed on the carrier but 3 bombers and three escorting fighters were shot down by a combination of a mixed bag of British fighters and heavy AAA fire. The newly arrived Germans now take their turn at the docked carrier. 2-7 players
Pike & Shotte
by Harry Borschardt
Venture back to the 16th & 17th Centuries with these rules
by Warlord Games grab your musket
and form line of battle.
Panzer Counterattack in Latvia August 18th, 1944
by David Harrison
The last days of July in 1944 saw the might & manpower of the Soviet 2nd Guards Army advance towards the Latvian capital of Riga in the final stages of their Operation Bagration. Elements of Army Group Centre were at this time in Latvia and organizing several formations for a counter offensive. The 40th Panzer Corps was tasked with the mission of cutting off the forward elements of the Soviet 2nd Guards Army.(2-6 players)
Nimitz
Demonstration by Kevin Fitzpatrick
Learn to play this newly released game of WWII naval surface action
as we visit the Battle of the Denmark Strait.
1/2400 scale (2-4 players per session)
See you in the spacious game room of
Miniature Market Retail Superstore
13380 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO 63033
GM Setup at 10am Gaming begins at 11am
July After Action Reports (AARs)
Big Muddy July Game Day 7/1/23
Gettysburg 160 by Dave Schaffner
“Thanks to Jim B., Dave H., Craig S., and Steve T. for engaging – Gettysburg 160 – the 1st day of the battle fought west of the town, and on the anniversary of the battle 160 years later.
Princeton by Steve King
At the end of 1776 and at the beginning of 1777, the fortunes of the colonial army were at a low point.
Washington desperately needed a moral boosting victory to keep his army together.
Trenton at Christmas 1776 was a good start, but Princeton in January 1777 was intended to be better.
Outnumbered by the better trained British regulars at Trenton, Washington planned to outflank the British and attack their supply base at Princeton. While on the march to Trenton a small British force spotted Washington’s army on the march to Princeton. They turned around to attack the colonials in the flank and on the march. A small brigade of colonials was dispatched by Washington to destroy a bridge over the river on the road to Princeton. This force would be the first to engage the British regulars. This is where our game on July 1st began.
The British players decided to be very aggressive, and advanced rapidly to try and catch the Colonials in march column before they could deploy. This would be a game winning tactic; the Colonials were unable to use their overwhelming advantage of numbers to attack the British lines.
The first Colonial brigade was driven from the field with great loss.
Several charges were made at the front of the column, which the Colonials fell back from, ultimately becoming unformed and then routed. The Marylanders eventually stood and gave the charging British a volley, which checked the charge. The ensuing close range volleying led to mutual destruction.
By now the two leading brigades were taking major losses and were beginning to fall back in confusion.
Washington tried to stop the rout with some success, but the colonials were running out of steam.
The British were also suffering heavy losses.
The victory conditions for this game were very simple. The British had to kill or capture George Washington. The Colonials had to drive the British from the field with heavy losses.
Historically Washington was everywhere on the day, rallying and encouraging his troops to take the fight to the heavily outnumbered British. At one point it was feared he had in fact been killed, hence the victory conditions for this game.
At the end of the 4 hours of play both sides agreed they did not have enough troops in good order to continue the fight and the British could not get near enough to George Washington to kill of capture him.
All the players enjoyed the game and had a lot of fun. They also felt the rules worked well and gave a good feel to the conflict of the period.
Semi Regular Retirees Game Wings of Glory 7/6/23
by Kevin Fitzpatrick
A good time playing Wings of Glory with Pat, Mark, Bill, Steve and Ravi today. My German bomber tried hard but succumbed to the
coordinated attacks of the Allies. Thanks to all that made it to fly the skies over no-man’s land.
Semi Regular Retirees Game Blood Red Skies 7/13/23
By Kevin Fitzpatrick
It was a good time playing today in Doug Hedley’s Blood Red Skies Mini Campaign Game. Great to see Pat Lewis, David Harrison (my excellent fighter escort commanders) and Keith Stuckmeyer & Steve Treatman (the rascally RAF pilots bent on the destruction of my peaceful JU-52 Iron Annie’s carrying baking supplies along with a renown pastry chef to boost the morale of our beleaguered troops).
Our Luftwaffle mission (even unknown to the GM) was to fly across the table to the drop point and unload our pastries and chef to the waiting troops. Both Keith & Steve managed to knock down one each of the supply transports, but the one carrying our leading pastry chef was able to make the target. David flying FW190s did a great job engaging Steve Treatman to my right taking out one Spitfire, then another breaking up that attack. Pat with the Me109s likewise did great work in peeling off some of the party favors that Keith was planning on directing my way. It was truly unfortunate that we lost the two Iron Annies, but ship “B” did manage to score a couple of hits against Keith and it’s gunner will be mentioned in dispatches posthumously.
Remember our Luftwaffle motto “essen sie iher sie sind so hell und flaumig” (Eat Yours, They are so bright & fluffy!)
Keith Stuckmeyer added, “A very fun game! I was hoping to claim a victory over the pastry chef, but it was not to be.”
Semi Regular Retirees Game LaSalle 7/20/23
By Kevin Fitzpatrick
It was both and interesting and enjoyable afternoon in the age of the military tailor as we played LaSalle in 6mm hosted by Kurt Linke. The rascally Russo-Austrian Alliance (Steve Treatman & Pat Lewis) held firm on their positions as our valiant French (Mark Johnson, Chris Ketchersides & Your Truly attempted to wrestle it away from them. Much 6mm resin blood was spilled in the effort. Steve was the handling his Russian Cavalry adeptly on the right engaging our left under Mark Johnson causing us more than a few headaches. Mark was able to take out a artillery battery in a heroic charge and Chris did a great job of maneuvering on our Right engaging with considerable elan! It was a slog in the middle but one that culminated in a fateful charge that did not go as well as our hopes would have had it do so. We hope to see Kurt running another game of LaSalle soon as we all had a great time.
Classified Ads
Bill Doelling is looking for 15mm ACW Cavalry Command figs for both Union or Confederate. Contact him at wadfire@sbcglobal.net
Todd Reed is offering 387 stands of 6mm wwii troops and vehicles. They’re painted to game quality except for the few that I got from the Dave’s which are painted quite nice. I have some soviet and a lot of German and US.
Mostly GHQ, the value is generally worth about $600 based on when I bought them from GHQ 10 years ago.
I would rather sell to someone local or within some decent driving distance so I don’t have to ship them. Please share with your friends and anyone you think may be interested.
I’m looking to sell them for $350 OBO. I won’t be offended by offers. Side note: 25% of the sale will go to a fellow board wargamer, Mark Ruggerio who is battling cancer (his wife is also fighting her own case!)
If I do have to ship them, buyer will pay shipping and I will do everything possible to pack them well.
Link for a listing of the figures is below.
Powell Hall is looking for a copy of Axis & Allies Zombies edition. Anyone that has one and would like to part with it contact him at powellh01@yahoo.com
Kevin Fitzpatrick would like to thank Dale Wentz for locating the “Tripods & Triplanes” rules for him.
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Hobby News!
From a recent email sent by Warlord Games.
“We are delighted to announce that international model and collectibles group, Hornby PLC have purchased 25% of the equity of Warlord Games Ltd. with an option to acquire more of the business in the future.
We know that change is sometimes a scary proposition but we want to allay your fears – it’s business as usual for us here at Warlord HQ! The existing management team will remain in place to drive the business as we always have – with our fantastic customers foremost in our minds and the innovative and fun approach we built the company on 16 years ago.
Indeed we all see great synergy with the existing Hornby brands such as Airfix, Humbrol, Scalextric, Corgi, et al. There are many great opportunities for both companies by pooling resources, talent and experience thereby accelerating the growth of the businesses and your favourite game ranges!”
Command Con Lite 2023
The date and location are set, mark your calendars!
Command Con Lite: November 11, 2023 Miniature Market Retail Superstore 13380 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63131
We have already received some of our first submissions so don’t delay in getting your games in to David Harrison who is handling the scheduling for this event. We have also received our first two commitments for Barracks Battles @ DieCon 2024 so don’t delay.
Big Muddy Game Days 2023 Part II
A Big Thank You to the GMs that have stepped forward to offer us a fine selection of gaming opportunities in these coming months. September and October have been filled. We have 3 tables left for December as of this newsletter, but expect them to go quickly. If you are thinking of running a game please let me know as soon as you can do so.
So here is a look at what is coming!
Saturday August 5 11am
Cruel Seas WWII Coastal Naval GM Doug Hedley
Luftwaffe 46 GM Adam Jones
Eastern Front WWII Armor Gm David Harrison
Pike & Shotte GM Harry Borschardt
Wings of Glory WWI GM Kevin Fitzpatrick
Saturday September 2 11am
D-Day WWII GM Dave Schaffner
Sicily WWII GM Mark Lueckenhoff
The Great Panther Hunt WWII Armor GM Les Hostetler
Bolt Action Poland 1939 GM John Nozka
Wings of Glory WWI GM Kevin Fitzpatrick
Saturday October 7 11am
Ukraine 2022 Modern Urban Combat GM Tim Spakowski
Chesapeake Bay Age of Sail GM Steve Lowry
Cruel Seas WWII Coastal Naval GM Doug Hedley
Medieval Masters 15mm GM Dave Schaffner
Wings of Glory WWI GM Kevin Fitzpatrick
November 11 Command Con Lite
Schedule TBA “Be sure to get those games in early to David Harrison”
Saturday December 2 11am
Table One TBA – GM Burt Campbell
Table Two TBA – Unassigned
Table Three TBA – Unassigned
Table Four TBA – Unassigned
Wings of Glory WWI GM Kevin Fitzpatrick
Reindeer Wars 11am to 3pm each day
Tuesday 12/26
Table One Unassigned
Table Two Unassigned
Wednesday 12/27
Table One Unassigned
Table Two Unassigned
Thursday 12/28
Table One Unassigned
Table Two Unassigned
Friday 12/29
Table One Unassigned
Table Two Unassigned
And time to start thinking about those monthly game days for 2024. It will be here before you know it!
Big Muddy Goes to Archon 46
2023 will see Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance at the Archon Science Fiction Convention at the Collinsville Gateway Convention Center September 29 – October 1. We are currently working with the Archon Gaming folks to bring a good selection of games to the show for our mutual enjoyment and benefits.
Regional Convention News:
Conventions that will see participation by Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance are listed in bold.
Gen Con 2023: August 3–6, 2023, Indianapolis, IN https://www.gencon.com/indy
HistoriKC Fest Kansas City: Overland Park, KS August 17-20, 2023 .https://historikcfest.com/faq/
Nashcon: August, 2023 Nashville, TN https://www.nashcon.org
Archon 46: September 29 – October 1, 2023 Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, Illinois http://www.archonstl.org/
Recruits Gaming Convention: Lees Summit, MO September 2023 Tentative Information
Advance the Colors: October 2023, Columbus, OH https://www.hmgsgl.org/advance-the-colors Tentative Information.
Siege of Vicksburg 2023: Vicksburg, TN siegeofvicksburg.org Tentative information.
Rock-Con: November 2023 Rockford, IL https://www.rock-con.comTentative Information.
Command Con Lite: November 11, 2023 Miniature Market Retail Superstore 13380 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63131
Midwinter Gaming Convention: 2024. TBA
Winter War: 2024, Champaign, ILwinterwar.org TBA
Gamicon: 2024, Cedar Rapids, IA https://tabletop.events/conventions/gamicon-germanium TBA
CincyCon: 2024, Hamilton, OH cincycon.org
AdeptiCon: 2024 Schaumberg, IL https://www.adepticon.org
March to Victory: 2024 Blue Springs, MO https://www.marchtovictory.net/
Little Wars 2024 Naperville, IL hmgsmidewest.com
CODCON XXVII: 2024, Glen Ely, IL https://www.codcon.com
Heroicon: 2024 Decatur, IL https://tabletop.events/conventions/heroicon-2023
Border Wars: 2024 , 2023 Overland Park, KS http://www.hahmgs.org/
DieCon 2024: Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, IL https://www.diecon.com
Origins: 2024 Columbus, OH https://www.originsgamefair.com/
Twisted Lords Con:, 2024 Midwest City, OK http://www.twistedlordscon.com/
If you know of any regional gaming conventions that should be sure to let me know so that it can be added to our listings.
Facebook Page
Is the place to check for the latest updates and gaming news in our area. Keep an eye out for gaming news & other goodies posted there.
Weekday Gaming!
Each Wednesday evening 6pm at Fantasy Books & Games, 1977 W US Highway 50 Fairview Heights, IL 62208 & Miniature Market in St. Peter’s is the site for Gaslands starting at 5:30pm. On Thursdays it is The Semi Regular Retirees Game Day at Miniature Market on Manchester starting a bit after 11am.
Local Gaming Events Calendar:
Remember to be inviting to passers-by at public events. Let’s share our hobby with those who might find it of interest.
August
08/02: Speed Circuit Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
08/02: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
08/03: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
08/05: Big Muddy Game Day: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
08/09: JadgPanzer Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
08/09: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
08/10: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
08/16: Nimitz: WW2 Naval:Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
08/16: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
08/17: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
08/23: C21 Vietnam Air to Air: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
08/23: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
08/24: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
08/30: GQ3: WW2 Naval: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
08/30: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
08/31: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
And Beyond……
09/02: Big Muddy Game Day: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
09/06: Modern Naval: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
09/06: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
09/07: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
09/13: Canvas Eagles: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
09/13: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
09/14: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
09/20: Bigger Battles: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
09/20: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
09/21: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
09/27: Space Hulk: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
09/27: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
09/28: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
09/29 -10/01: Archon 46: Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, IL
10/07: Big Muddy Game Day: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
11/11: Command Con Lite: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
12/02: Big Muddy Game Day: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
For all of the above events listed remember that you do not need to bring along anything to play as all items necessary will be on the table and ready to go.
Suggestions/Ideas/Articles?
If you have any suggestions for the ENews or the Facebook Page or know of someone who would like to be included in our email listings please feel free to let us know. The contact information is at the end of this newsletter.
To have your event listed please email Kevin Fitzpatrick at
k-fitzpatrick@sbcglobal.net no later than the 20th of the month preceding the event.
While we strive to be as accurate as is possible all events listed are subject to last minute changes, substitutions and/or cancellations.
Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance (BMHGA) strives to support and build the historical gaming hobby in the St. Louis Metro Area “By demonstration, presentations at conventions, schools. libraries, and other events, where the theme includes military or gaming.
Big Muddy E-News Volume 5 Issue #7 (July 2023)
Cue the patriotic music as we celebrate our Independence Day with a host of historical games.
Our July 1st Big Muddy Game Day is sure to please as we skip the heat and humidity for some hot dice rolling with
Escape from Hoth
Full Thrust Modified by John Nozka
The Empire is overrunning Hoth! Rebel defenses are crumbling, it is time to continue the fight another day. Leia Organa is heard saying “Mount up the transports & make haste to the rendezvous planet.” There are Star Destroyers above Hoth. The planetary defense cannon is still operational, but for how long? How many Rebels will be able to escape? Wiz Kids Pocket Models (2-6 players).
Princeton 3 January 1777
Great & Glorious Days by Steve King
With American Patriots fortunes at a desperately low point in the end of 1777, Washington gambled on a daring attack across the Delaware River and successfully defeated the Hessians at Trenton. His raid provoked a large scale response by the British.
15mm miniatures (2-6 players).
Gettysburg 160
by Dave Schaffner
Fight it Epic style on this 160th anniversary of the battle. Fast-play rules, 10mm scale, the 1st day of the battlefield west of Gettysburg. (2-4 players).
Nimitz
Demonstration by Kevin Fitzpatrick
Learn to play this newly released game of WWII naval surface action
as we visit the Battle of the Denmark Strait.
1/2400 scale (2-4 players per session)
See you in the spacious game room of
Miniature Market Retail Superstore
13380 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO 63033
Gaming begins at 11am
Our August 5th Game Day schedule will be revealed
Classified Ads
Powell Hall is looking for a copy of Axis & Allies Zombies edition. Anyone that has one and would like to part with it contact him at powellh01@yahoo.com
Kevin Fitzpatrick is looking for a copy of the rules to
Tripods & Triplanes by Ares Games anyone who could help contact him at K-fitzpatrick@sbcglobal.net
Bill Doelling is looking for 15mm ACW Cavalry Command figs for both Union or Confederate. Contact him at wadfire@sbcglobal.net
If you are looking for players, want to buy, sell or trade let us know. Communicating Members + receive
FREE Classified Ads in our Monthly E-News.
What’s on Your Workbench?
This past month we had some great photos of works in progress from Dave Schaffner & Mike Clark which were very popular generating both likes and comments. How about a contribution from YOU?
It’s Your turn to let us take a look-see at what is on Your Workbench. Post those pics direct to the Facebook page or if you prefer send them to k-fitzpatrick@sbcglobal.net and I will do so for you.
Big Muddy Game Days 2023 Part II
Big Muddy Game Days for the second half of the year are filling up. We have GMs who have heard the call and already submitted games for August, September & October. If you are thinking about running a game don’t hesitate as we want to be sure you get your preferred slots.
Barracks Battles Gaming After Action Reports
Barracks Battles @ DieCon is in the books for 2023! It was a superb weekend of gaming at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, IL. The Board of Big Muddy Historical Miniatures Gaming Alliance would like to extend our appreciation to Jon Bancroft and the staff of the convention along with our great team of Game Masters who made the tabletops alive with action. So a tip of the Big Muddy hat to David Harrison, Keith Stuckmeyer, Ed Gray, Harry Borchardt, Les Hostetler, James Kantor, Stephen Lowry, Ray Gluck, Alex Gluck, Adam Bortner, John Nozka, Terry Callahan, Tim Spakowski, Tom Vielott, Steve King, Ray Runge and Adam Jones, who all worked hard to present us with some top quality, beautifully crafted scenarios. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!
Terry Callahan sends us this report of his game..
I ran a Check Your 6! game called the Visitor at Diecon 2023. The following is a recap of the game. We had six players flying the RAF jets while I piloted the Visitor.
An unidentified radar blip appeared on the early warning radar screens at RAF Fylingdales. A pair of Lightning F6 fighters was launched to intercept and identify. As they closed, they saw a disc shaped object like nothing they have seen before. As they got closer a beam of light shot from the object in their direction. Believing themselves to be under attack the Lightings engaged and radioed for assistance.
The first attack was the last in the first game. One of the newly arrived F6 fighters launched a radar guided missile at the object. A direct hit destroyed the disc shaped ship sending it plunging into the North Sea. The game lasted a short three turns. Two players did not get into the game Later we noted that the player did not roll a lock on for his missile.
A second game was restarted with the 3rdand 4th players starting the game in positions one and two.
The game progressed with much maneuvering by both sides. Several missiles were fired (after gaining missile lock-on) at the UFO missing each time or doing no damage. The RAF jets soon learned that the flying saucer could only shoot along the six hex axis’. Positioning themselves in the blind spots each turn they mostly evaded the beam weapons of the stranger. One unlucky RAF Lighting was shot down soon after it arrived. Later another F6 was hit damaging its engine. Another F6 was out of missiles and exhausted its ammunition for its long-range heavy cannon. The game was called when we ran out of time. The Visitor was unable to escape while the RAF F6 Lightnings were unable to damage the Visitor. The game was declared a draw.
June After Action Reports
June 8th Nimitz @ Miniature Market Manchester Road
by Kevin Fitzpatrick
A relaxing and enjoyable afternoon as we fought the Battle of The Java Sea in 1/6000 scale using Nimitz rules. Pat Lewis & Steve Lowry teamed up to take the IJN into the fray against a mixed force of Australian, Dutch, British and American cruisers and destroyers. Things seemed to be going well for the Allied forces under Doug Hedley and Keith Stuckmeyer as they swung to their starboard trying to isolate Steve’s two groups. Broadsides exchanged and a critical hit saw a Japanese DD leave the game in a flash of a magazine explosion. The weight of fire was tough for the DDs out there on both sides and Doug almost pulled off an escape to the North to disrupt the IJN landings, but Pat and Steve rolled some amazing torpedo hits on the last turn. Four 6s in a row and the best laid plans were dashed as Allied Cruisers slipped beneath the waves. A few pics are on Facebook.
Thanks to Doug for bring the ships and planning the scenario. Thanks to Pat for making the range sticks which worked out nicely. Thanks to Steve and Keith for refreshing my memory on some of the rules, running 15 games of One Hour Skirmish at the convention this last weekend caused a couple of memory hiccups.
June 14th Action Under Sail @ Fantasy Books & Games, O’Fallon, IL
by Steve Lowry
This past Wednesday in O’Fallon we fought the Battle of the Chesapeake using Action Under Sail rules. Having the weather gage, the British tried to close with the French to get a decisive result that would allow them to get control of the Chesapeake Bay and save the British in Yorktown. However this caused them to sail into the French guns and they paid the price, especially the HMS Ajax with 28% crew loss. Losses were British 623 crew, 26 gun batteries and 20 sails. French losses were 462 crew, 29 gun batteries and 6 sails. This showed the French concentrating on the British sails while the British aimed at the gun batteries/hull. Toward the end of the battle, the British cutoff the French flagship Paris with three of their own ships, trying to overwhelm it but they may have bitten off more than they could chew. The results were fairly historical.
Thanks to Ray, Dave, Terry , Adam and Craig for playing.
June 15th Blood Red Skies @ Miniature Market Manchester Road
It was a mellow game of Blood Red Skies today for our Semi Regular Retiree’s Game. Start of a mini campaign hosted by Doug Hedley. Tom Stevenson and I barely protected the honor of the LuftWaffle against those rascally British pilots commanded by Pat Lewis and Doug Hedley later relieved by Steve Treatman after his arrival. Good to see Ravi stop by for a minute and nice to chat with Michael during and after the game. See you all next week as we take to the “friendly” skies once again.
June 17th Shiloh Fistfull of Lead Bigger Battles
A run through of a scenario that we will see in the not too distant future at one of our Monthly Game Events. Keith Stuckmeyer, Chuck Hanson, Ray Gluck, John Nozka & Kevin Fitzpatrick gathered to try out an ACW battle hosted by Steve Lowry. While not wanting to give away too much we can safely say that it is a good looking fast playing game. The Confederate Cookies were a hit with both sides as rations for the troops and the Rebels will have to do a better job of placing their HQ so as not to be stepped on.
June 21st The Sword & The Flame @ Fantasy Books & Games, O’Fallon, IL
by Dave Murvhill
From: Captain Cunningham, 2/24th Regiment of Foot
To: General Blackson, Chief of Supply, Durban
Subject: Report of action on 8 April 1879
Sir:
While carrying out your orders to deliver troops and supplies to the main army in Natal province my command was assaulted by a Zulu army. Although my scouts tripped the ambush before we found ourselves in extremis there were simply too many Zulus for us to defeat them all. I should note that the Natal Native Contingent were particularly ineffective, the cavalry quitting the field without taking a single casualty.
B company acted as rear guard and took over three quarters casualties doing so. C company acted bravely, fending off one assault after another and suffered minor casualties. The NNC abandoned the cattle on the field and we had to unload the supplies from the wagons to carry our wounded.
Allow me to express the 24th Regiment officers mess’s desire for revenge. I understand the Zulu kraal that performed the attack has been identified, perhaps a punitive expedition is in order?
Very respectfully submitted,
Ritchie Cunningham
June 22nd Blood Red Skies @ Miniature Market Manchester Road
The mini campaign continued today with some players twisting and turning to gain advantage over their opponents. The skies were blood red and black with all that British AA fire! Our always friendly Luftwaffle (Tom Stevenson, Mark Johnson & myself) attempted to make a few deliveries to our British cousins (Steve Lowry, Steve Treatman & Pat Lewis) at their airfield and storage tank facility only to be rebuffed in our attempts. How ruuuuuuude!
Mark arrived first to extend pleasantries and did out maneuver one of Steve Treatmans planes causing all sorts of ruckus at the airfield. I arrived with some JU88s the next turn to find myself under close escort by Steve Lowry’s Spitfires, only to discover he was shooting at me….. Next Tom Stevenson brought in a mixed group of Me110s and proceeded to arrive at the oil storage facility unmolested besides dodging the flak, eventually destroying the target. Tom was the Luftwaffle player of the day bringing in the most points for our side. Mark did his darnedest to keep the Spits off of the bombers but there were just too many of them and unfortunately our JU88s succumbed to the numbers (but I did get a hit from a rear gun on Steve).
Wednesday Nights Games will be held
July 5, 12, 19 & 26
Retirees games will be held on July 6, 13, 20, 27
mark your calendar and be sure to attend.
Big Muddy Goes to Archon 46
2023 will see Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance at the Archon Science Fiction Convention at the Collinsville Gateway Convention Center September 29 – October 1. We are currently working with the Archon Gaming folks to bring a good selection of games to the show for our mutual enjoyment and benefits.
Command Con Lite 2023
The date and location are set, mark your calendars!
Command Con Lite: November 11, 2023 Miniature Market Retail Superstore 13380 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63131
David Harrison is handling the scheduling for this event.
Suggestions/Ideas/Articles?
If you have any suggestions for the ENews or the Facebook Page or know of someone who would like to be included in our email listings please feel free to let us know. The contact information is at the end of this newsletter.
Regional Convention News:
Conventions that will see participation by Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance are listed in bold.
Origins: June 21-25, 2023 Columbus, OH https://www.originsgamefair.com/
Twisted Lords Con: July 14-15, 2023 Midwest City, OK http://www.twistedlordscon.com/
Gen Con 2023: August 3–6, 2023, Indianapolis, IN https://www.gencon.com/indy
HistoriKC Fest Kansas City: Overland Park, KS August 17-20, 2023 .https://historikcfest.com/faq/
Nashcon: August, 2023 Nashville, TN https://www.nashcon.org
Archon 46: September 29 – October 1, 2023 Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, Illinois http://www.archonstl.org/
Recruits Gaming Convention: Lees Summit, MO September 2023 Tentative Information
Advance the Colors: October 2023, Columbus, OH https://www.hmgsgl.org/advance-the-colors Tentative Information.
Siege of Vicksburg 2023: Vicksburg, TN siegeofvicksburg.org Tentative information.
Rock-Con: November 2023 Rockford, IL https://www.rock-con.comTentative Information.
Command Con Lite: November 11, 2023 Miniature Market Retail Superstore 13380 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63131
Midwinter Gaming Convention: 2024. TBA
Winter War: 2024, Champaign, ILwinterwar.org TBA
Gamicon: 2024, Cedar Rapids, IA https://tabletop.events/conventions/gamicon-germanium TBA
CincyCon: 2024, Hamilton, OH cincycon.org
AdeptiCon: 2024 Schaumberg, IL https://www.adepticon.org
March to Victory: 2024 Blue Springs, MO https://www.marchtovictory.net/
Little Wars 2024 Naperville, IL hmgsmidewest.com
CODCON XXVII: 2024, Glen Ely, IL https://www.codcon.com
Heroicon: 2024 Decatur, IL https://tabletop.events/conventions/heroicon-2023
Border Wars: 2024 , 2023 Overland Park, KS http://www.hahmgs.org/
DieCon 2024: Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, IL https://www.diecon.com
If you know of any regional gaming conventions that should be sure to let me know so that it can be added to our listings.
Facebook Page
Is the place to check for the latest updates and gaming news in our area. Keep an eye out for gaming news & other goodies posted there.
Weekday Gaming!
Each Wednesday evening 6pm at Fantasy Books & Games, 1977 W US Highway 50 Fairview Heights, IL 62208 & Miniature Market in St. Peter’s is the site for Gaslands starting at 5:30pm. On Thursdays it is The Semi Regular Retirees Game Day at Miniature Market on Manchester starting a bit after 11am.
Local Gaming Events Calendar:
Remember to be inviting to passers-by at public events. Let’s share our hobby with those who might find it of interest.
July
07/01: Big Muddy Game Day: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
07/05: Action Under Sail Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
07/05: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
07/06: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
07/12: C21 Vietnam Air to Air: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
07/12: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
07/13: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
07/19: Babylon 5: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
07/19: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
07/20: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
07/26: Canvas Eagles: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
07/26: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
07/27: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
And Beyond
08/02: Speed Circuit Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
08/02: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
08/03: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
08/05: Big Muddy Game Day: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
08/09: JadgPanzer Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
08/09: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
08/10: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
08/16: Nimitz: WW2 Naval:Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
08/16: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
08/17: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
08/23: C21 Vietnam Air to Air: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
08/23: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
08/24: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
08/30: GQ3: WW2 Naval: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
08/30: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
08/31: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
09/02: Big Muddy Game Day: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
09/06: Modern Naval: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
09/06: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
09/07: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
09/13: Canvas Eagles: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
09/13: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
09/14: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
09/20: Bigger Battles: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
09/20: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
09/21: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
09/27: Space Hulk: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
09/27: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
09/28: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
09/29 -10/01: Archon 46: Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, IL
10/07: Big Muddy Game Day: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
11/11: Command Con Lite: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
12/02: Big Muddy Game Day: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
For all of the above events listed remember that you do not need to bring along anything to play as all items necessary will be on the table and ready to go.
To have your event listed please email Kevin Fitzpatrick at
k-fitzpatrick@sbcglobal.net no later than the 20th of the month preceding the event.
While we strive to be as accurate as is possible all events listed are subject to last minute changes, substitutions and/or cancellations.
Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance (BMHGA) strives to support and build the historical gaming hobby in the St. Louis Metro Area “By demonstration, presentations at conventions, schools. libraries, and other events, where the theme includes military or gaming.
Big Muddy E-News Volume 5 Issue #6 (June 2023)
We Jump into June and our Spring/Summer Convention so without delay here we go……
Barracks Battles at DieCon
Coming up June 2-4, 2023 at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, IL
Friday June 2, 2023 Session One 2-6pm
Tank Action Eastern Front
WWII Armor Home Rules
David Harrison GM
Night Action in the Solomons
Nimitz WWII Naval Rules
Keith Stuckmeyer GM
Hannibal Invades Italy: The 2nd Punic Wars
Hail Ceaser by Warlord Games
Ed Gray & Harry Borchardt GMs
Session Two Friday June 2, 2023 7-11pm
The Great Panther Hunt
Bolt Action by Warlord Games
Fast Play Rules
Les Hostetler GM
Flying Giant
Wings of Glory WWI By Ares Games
James Kantor GM
Pearl Harbor Survivors 1941 US vs. Japan
General Quarters 3.3 by Old Dominion GameWorks
Stephen Lowry GM
Ice Station Zebra
Fist Full of Lead by Wiley Games
Ray Gluck GM
Zulu Attack At The River Mhiatuze
One Hour Skirmish Wargames by Pen & Sword Publications
Kevin Fitzpatrick GM
Session Three Saturday June 3, 2023 9am-1pm
Sicario
Spectre 2nd Edition by Spectre
Alex Gluck GM
Blood & Plunder: Caribbean Raid
Blood and Plunder by Firelock Games
Adam Bortner GM
Escape from Hoth
Full Thrust by Ground Zero Games (modified)
John Nozka GM
The Visitor
Check Your 6! Jets by Skirmish Games
Terry Callahan GM
Conflict Ukraine
Battle Group Northag Modified
Tim Spakowski GM
Arctic Thunder
Bolt Action by Warlord Games
Fast Play Rules
Les Hostetler GM
Session Four Saturday June 3, 2023 2pm-6pm
Hannibal Invades Italy: The 2nd Punic Wars
Hail Ceaser by Warlord Games
Ed Gray & Harry Borchardt GMs
The Princess of Ninjas: Shadows in the Temple
Ninjutsu! (Home Rules)
Tom Vielott
Zulu Attack At The River Mhiatuze
One Hour Skirmish Wargames by Pen & Sword Publications
Kevin Fitzpatrick GM
The Horse Soldiers
Fist Full of Lead by Wiley Games
Steven Lowry GM
Panzer Counterattack in Latvia August 18th, 1944
Tank Action Eastern Front Fast Play Home Rules
David Paul Harrison – GM
Session Five Saturday June 3, 2023 7pm-11pm
Princeton 3rd January 1777
Great and Glorious Days. (Home Rules)
Steve King GM
Air War Over Vietnam 1966
Air War – C21 by Wessex Games
Raymond Runge GM
FUBAR!
Fistful of TOWs 3 by : Ty Beard & Paul Minson
Adam H. Jones III GM
Scramble Everything
X-Wing 2.0 by Atomic Mass Games
James Kantor GM
The Great Panther Hunt
Bolt Action by Warlord Games
Fast Play Rules
Les Hostetler GM
Session Six Sunday June 4, 2023 9am-1pm
OOHH…S*#T!!!
General Quarters 3.3 by Old Dominion GameWorks
Adam H. Jones III GM
Zulu Attack At The River Mhiatuze
One Hour Skirmish Wargames by Pen & Sword Publications
Kevin Fitzpatrick GM
Session Seven Sunday June 4, 2023 2pm-6
Operation: Capture the Flag
Conn-Sonar by Alan Lockhart, Chuck Thornton and Duncan McManis
Raymond Runge GM
Full game descriptions are on our Facebook page,
so be sure to stop by there for more details.
Classified Ads
Steve Treatman is looking for a ride to Barracks Battles @ DieCon June 2-4, 2023. Anyone going from O’Fallon, MO or could meet up along the way please contact him at SJMTFamily@yahoo.com
If you are looking for players, want to buy, sell or trade let us know. Communicating Members + receive
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Important Note
Miniature Market has posted a Code of Conduct in their game room and for those who have not seen it onsite or on our facebook page I will share it here as an FYI to all.
*******Code of Conduct*******
1). Have Fun!
Just not at the expense of others.
2). Keep Calm & Play On.
Malicious, violent, or bullish behavior will not be tolerated.
3). Keep it Clean!
Pick up after yourself. Put things back where they belong or where you found them.
4). Respect
For others, their property, their space and yourself.
a). Don’t touch people or stuff that isn’t yours without asking.
b). Contain your game: Don’t infringe upon other gamer’s play space.
c). Respect your body, mind and spirit: regular bathing, proper hygiene, hydration and rest are more important than gaming!
5). Language
This is a “family-friendly” space.
a). A swear word may slip from out here and there, but rude speech will not be tolerated.
b). Leave divisive discussions (religion, political, etc) at the door. There is a time and place and this isn’t it.
If all else fails: See Rule #1!
Additional Thoughts
by Kevin Fitzpatrick
It’s nothing dramatic, but comes down to simply using common sense, civility and being respectful of others. As I and I am sure we all have learned through the years, it is not how the words are meant, it is how they are received. It is also important for us as a group gaming in this or any public space to be knowledgeable about perceptions of others. Our public gaming events are our best recruiting tools to increase the numbers of historical and table top gamers. A group that looks to be having fun, competing over a game table without being hyper-competitive will draw those with a similar interest to us and gives off a good impression. If we are to grow our group and hobby, we need to be mindful of how we are perceived by others in the public space and each of us is an ambassador for ourselves, our gaming community and our hobby. We work or sink together.
May Gaming After Action Reports
On Thursday May 4th
at Miniature Market Retail Superstore our
Semi Regular Retirees Game provided some
hot action in the Pacific with a scenario and ships provided by Pat Lewis. The USN was able at significant cost to turn back the Japanese bombardment group and the landings at Biak Island were safe from an intrusion from the seaward side. Again we found torpedoes are hard to get to hit, but when they do, the lighter ships tend to simply disappear in a poof. Gunnery was mixed as both sides had highs and lows. Tom Stevenson seemed to be on target consistently with his rolls much to the chagrin of Mark Johnson and Steve Treatman although the IJN landed some of those Long Lance torpedoes causing some pain to the US. Ravi was new to the system but gave a good account of himself inflicting some pain on the IJN.
Thursday May 11th
saw our intrepid group playing Wings of Glory WWI . It was a small group yesterday of Ravi, Mark, Steve and Kevin, but the action was pretty intense as the Central Powers proceeded on a recon mission behind the lines of the Allies. Ravi had a two seater, escorted by a Fokker Triplane facing off against Steve and his Nieuport 17 and Spad XIII . Mark joined in flying a Nieuport 28 and I came in with a Roland a couple of turns later. Lots of twists, turns and in the end Ravi had lost his escort, the Rumpler was having on by a thread but the Allies had lost two fighters and the Spad pilot (Mark at that point) elected to head home based upon what was left of his airplane.
Our Big Muddy May Game Day on Saturday the 13th
was a lucky one indeed with a good turnout playing a variety of games.
Mark Johnson
gives us this report on the action at his table…
“At Horseshoe Bend, General Andrew Jackson inflicted grievous losses on the Redstick Creek faction.
After an initial ineffective artillery barrage, General Jackson launched his direct, frontal assault on the impressive Redstick Creek fortifications.
Surprisingly, the Redsticks abandoned their secure defenses, choosing to exchange musket and arrow fire in the open with US Regulars. The Redsticks then swarmed the Second Battalion of the 34th Infantry, annihilating the soldiers after a long, costly melee.
The Redsticks noticed, but did not respond to the arrival of the Cherokee warband, and ignored pleas for help from their wives and children. The non-combatants disappeared into the forest and reportedly most of them survived a harrowing swim down the frigid river.
Since the Redsticks did not react to the Cherokees in the village, the Cherokees plundered the stores of food, furs and fuel, then burned the buildings and huts.
Back in the fortifications, more and more Redstick warriors massed to cripple the First Battalion of the 34th Infantry and one of the East Tennessee Militia battalions. But Redstick casualties were adding up, and the other East Tennessee Militia battalion was closing in. The Redstick chieftain called upon his remaining warriors to disengage and they disappeared into the forest.
A few hundred Redstick warriors and most of their families survived, but they had lost their homes and supplies. Alabama in Spring is cold and rainy.
General Jackson rallied his forces, noting the 34th Infantry Regiment was reduced to a few companies, and the East Tennessee Militia was hurting. However, the troops had a celebratory feast, and were comfortably warm in their bivouac.”
Dave Schaffner
sent along some great photos of his Bolt Action Burma game which are posted on our group Facebook page. Be sure to check them out.
Thursday May 18th
took us to ancient Rome as Hannibal brought his elephants to visit in a game of Hail Caesar. Ed Gray and Harry Borschardt offered us a sneak preview of their presentation for Barracks Battles less than a month away. No spoilers for this scenario to be found here, but there are a couple of pictures and a very brief AAR on our Facebook page.
Thursday May 25th
Venturing into the contemporary era and today’s news we had a game of Harpoon! modern naval combat.
A Big Thank You to Ravi for presenting this interesting and very timely scenario. Our USN and Taiwanese Task Group making an innocent freedom of navigation transit near the Spratly Island came under missile attack by the PLA Coastal defenses leading to a bunch of twists and turns by the surface units as they attempted to evade the incoming “greetings’ to the neighborhood. Commodore Steve Lowry guided the Zumwalt, while Mark Johnson & Chris Ketcherside (later Keith Stuckmeyer) each controlled an Arleigh Burke with David Harrison joining in with a Taiwanese Coast Guard vessel. Pat Lewis was our Air Boss of the Helos and I valiantly ran the Seahawk flying ahead of the fleet. The missiles were flying and our ships were tossing out defensive fire as fast as they could roll the dice with most of the intruders knocked down. Pat Lewis got one with a helicopter chaff discharge and only one got through to hit the Zumwalt causing some severe damage. Feedback from the players was very positive and I have asked Ravi to run this scenario for an upcoming Monthly Game Day so keep your eyes out for that to be on tap.
Semi Regular Retiree’s Games
at Miniature Market Manchester
Our June Retirees games will be held on June 8, 15, 22, 29 mark your calendar and be sure to attend.
Big Muddy Game Days 2023 Part II
We are scheduling games for the second half of the year for our
Monthly Saturday Game Days. July will be announce at Barracks Battles. We have some slots open in August, September, October & December so don’t hesitate to submit your game(s) before the tables fill up.
Big Muddy Goes to Archon 46
2023 will see Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance at the Archon Science Fiction Convention at the Collinsville Gateway Convention Center September 29 – October 1. We are currently working with the Archon Gaming folks to bring a good selection of games to the show for our mutual enjoyment and benefits.
Command Con Lite 2023
The date and location are set, mark your calendars!
Command Con Lite: November 11, 2023 Miniature Market Retail Superstore 13380 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63131
David Harrison is handling the scheduling for this event.
Suggestions/Ideas/Articles?
If you have any suggestions for the ENews or the Facebook Page or know of someone who would like to be included in our email listings please feel free to let us know. The contact information is at the end of this newsletter.
Regional Convention News:
Conventions that will see participation by Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance are listed in bold.
DieCon 23
June 2-4, 2023 Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, IL https://www.diecon.com/Main
Origins: June 21-25, 2023 Columbus, OH https://www.originsgamefair.com/
Twisted Lords Con: July 14-15, 2023 Midwest City, OK http://www.twistedlordscon.com/
Gen Con 2023: August 3–6, 2023, Indianapolis, IN https://www.gencon.com/indy
HistoriKC Fest Kansas City: Overland Park, KS August 17-20, 2023 .https://historikcfest.com/faq/
Nashcon: August, 2023 Nashville, TN https://www.nashcon.org
Archon 46: September 29 – October 1, 2023 Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, Illinois http://www.archonstl.org/
Recruits Gaming Convention: Lees Summit, MO September 2023 Tentative Information
Advance the Colors: October 2023, Columbus, OH https://www.hmgsgl.org/advance-the-colors Tentative Information.
Siege of Vicksburg 2023: Vicksburg, TN siegeofvicksburg.org Tentative information.
Rock-Con: November 2023 Rockford, IL https://www.rock-con.comTentative Information.
Command Con Lite: November 11, 2023 Miniature Market Retail Superstore 13380 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63131
Midwinter Gaming Convention: 2024. TBA
Winter War: 2024, Champaign, ILwinterwar.org TBA
Gamicon: 2024, Cedar Rapids, IA https://tabletop.events/conventions/gamicon-germanium TBA
CincyCon: 2024, Hamilton, OH cincycon.org
AdeptiCon: 2024 Schaumberg, IL https://www.adepticon.org
March to Victory: 2024 Blue Springs, MO https://www.marchtovictory.net/
Little Wars 2024 Naperville, IL hmgsmidewest.com
CODCON XXVII: 2024, Glen Ely, IL https://www.codcon.com
Heroicon: 2024 Decatur, IL https://tabletop.events/conventions/heroicon-2023
Border Wars: 2024 , 2023 Overland Park, KS http://www.hahmgs.org/
If you know of any regional gaming conventions that should be sure to let me know so that it can be added to our listings.
Facebook Page
Is the place to check for the latest updates and gaming news in our area. Keep an eye out for gaming news & other goodies posted there.
Weekday Gaming!
Each Wednesday evening 6pm at Fantasy Books & Games, 1977 W US Highway 50 Fairview Heights, IL 62208 & Miniature Market in St. Peter’s is the site for Gaslands starting at 5:30pm.
We are also getting together on Thursdays each month at Miniature Market on Manchester starting a bit after 11am.
Local Gaming Events Calendar:
Remember to be inviting to passers-by at public events. Let’s share our hobby with those who might find it of interest.
June
06/02-04: Barracks Battles: Gateway Convention Center Collinsville, IL
06/07: Speed Circuit: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
06/07: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
06/08: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
06/14: Action Under Sail: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
06/14: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
06/15: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
06/21: The Sword & The Flame Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
06/21: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
06/22: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
06/28: Luftwaffe 46: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
06/28: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
06/29: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
And Beyond
07/01: Big Muddy Game Day: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
07/05: Action Under Sail Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
07/05: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
07/06: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
07/12: C21 Vietnam Air to Air: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
07/12: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
07/13: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
07/19: Babylon 5: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
07/19: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
07/20: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
07/26: Canvas Eagles: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
07/26: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
07/27: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
08/02: Speed Circuit Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
08/02: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
08/03: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
08/05: Big Muddy Game Day: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
08/09: JadgPanzer Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
08/09: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
08/10: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
08/16: Nimitz: WW2 Naval:Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
08/16: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
08/17: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
08/23: C21 Vietnam Air to Air: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
08/23: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
08/24: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
08/30: GQ3: WW2 Naval: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
08/30: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
08/31: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
09/02: Big Muddy Game Day: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
09/06: Modern Naval: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
09/06: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
09/07: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
09/13: Canvas Eagles: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
09/13: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
09/14: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
09/20: Bigger Battles: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
09/20: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
09/21: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
09/27: Space Hulk: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
09/27: Gaslands: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 5:30pm
09/28: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
09/29 -10/01: Archon 46: Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, IL
10/07: Big Muddy Game Day: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
11/11: Command Con Lite: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
12/02: Big Muddy Game Day: Miniature Market on Manchester 11am
For all of the above events listed remember that you do not need to bring along anything to play as all items necessary will be on the table and ready to go.
To have your event listed please email Kevin Fitzpatrick at
k-fitzpatrick@sbcglobal.net no later than the 20th of the month preceding the event.
While we strive to be as accurate as is possible all events listed are subject to last minute changes, substitutions and/or cancellations.
Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance (BMHGA) strives to support and build the historical gaming hobby in the St. Louis Metro Area “By demonstration, presentations at conventions, schools. libraries, and other events, where the theme includes military or gaming.
