Volume 6 Issue #11 (November 2024)
November Epic Battlefields
10/16/24
10am – 3pm
Miniature Market – Cave Springs
1077 Cave Springs Blvd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
The Battle of Fox Gap, one of the actions that took place a few days before Antietam, as the Union Army pushed over South Mountain in its attempt to engage the Army of Northern Virginia This game will be a smaller style engagement, that’ll test out the concept of playing tactical units, as regimental bases to fight some of those iconic clashes of the ACW.
2-6 players
Dave Schaffner Game Master
NovemberGameDay
Sunday 11/17/24
12pm – 4pm
Impact Game Center
49 Ludwig Dr
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Featuring
Achtung Panzer!
The Second World War saw the rise of armoured fighting vehicles, in particular the tank, from experimental designs based on unfounded theories to fully developed war machines capable of incredible destruction. Wherever nations clashed, tanks could be found, often having a pivotal impact on the outcome of battles and campaigns.
Achtung Panzer! puts YOU in command of a tank platoon and thrusts you into the heart of the action on the battlefields of World War Two. Take charge, and lead your armoured forces to glory!
Les Hostetler GM
OverDrive
An in-development game of combat between giant robots, inspired by anime and games like Battletech. Build your robot, through a fast & intuitive card system. Games are fast and destructive so you can build, fight, rebuild and fight again in no time at all.
2-8 players
Tom Vielott Gamemaster
The Great Turkey Hunt
The French & Indian War is underway with fierce contests in the amongst small units across the continent. Yet everyone still needs to eat! You small band has been dispatched to flush out a bird for the camp and you’ve been told don’t come back without one.
Rogers Rangers, Couer du Bois and Native Tribes all looking for dinner in the cold snowy woods.
FistFull of Lead Horse & Musket Rules 2-4 Players
Kevin Fitzpatrick Game Master
Weekly Gaming E-Update
There is a lot of gaming going on each week here in the metro area beyond our monthly game days. Each week we send out an update with the latest information on the upcoming events for the week.
If you would like to have it arrive in your inbox just email info@bmhga.com
If you are holding a game that you would like to be included in the Weekly Gaming Update just email info@bmhga.com with the details and it will be added to the list.
Tuesday Night Gaming
Did you know that we have gaming
on Tuesday evenings?
Game Nite
8300 Watson Road
St. Louis, MO 63119
For November
Tuesday 11/12/24 6pm Full Thrust Convoy Raid
Tuesday 11/26/24 6pm Black Powder 6mm ACW
Come join in and try some new scenarios.
Miniature Market – Rock Hill
Work is underway for their new space
at 9755 Manchester Road in Rock Hill.
This is across from Hacienda Mexican Restaurant.
We look forward to sharing more information with you as we receive it with regards to an opening day.
Bookmarks of the Big Muddy
Historical Gaming Alliance – St. Louis
Have You gotten one of the cool looking red bookmarks with a ruler and protractor on the flip side?
If not just stop by one of our many weekly game days
and grab one.
Keep it in your rule book(s) and you will always have a handy movement guide for your figs.
The Display Box Project
We know that there is nothing that draws the eye like superbly painted miniatures and our gaming community produces some of the best painted miniatures anywhere in the world! It is our plan to fill a portable display box that can be carried to our many events to not only show off the work of our members, but also to serve as a conversation starter with those visiting our games. To this end we are asking that YOU consider contributing one of your best painted miniatures to this effort. We will add labels describing the figure & note your contribution.
Important Note
Our Facebook page is located at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/125604004133024
Flea Market/Garage Sale
For Classified Ads, be sure to check the Quartermaster page on our website at bmhga.com
Member Projects
Check out some great painting and hobby ideas at our Member Projects page
Gaming Garage Sale
Saturday 11/16/24 10am – 3pm
Game Nite
8300 Watson Road
St. Louis, MO 63119
Are you ready for the next Gaming Garage Sale?!
You never know what you’ll find. Everything from Board Games, RPGs, comics, painted models, and nerd culture collectables.
On top of all of the items brought in, we will be having our Game Nite sale table back as well.
No matter what you’re looking for, we will have something for you!
St. Louis Historical Gaming Society
Monthly Game Day
Saturday 11/23/24 10am- 4pm
Clark Family Branch St. Louis County Library
Event Room B
1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63131
After Action Reports
Our After Action Reports are now be posted at our Website. Be sure to check there for some great photos and reports of the games you played in and the ones you might have missed. Be sure to send in your game reports!
Official Notices
Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance – St. Louis
has become the subject of a rather
sophisticated phishing style scam
in an attempt to purloin some of our treasury.
The Board is currently dealing with this situation,
all funds and lines of communications are secure.
We do ask that if you are approached by either phone, email or otherwise regarding Big Muddy with something that looks suspicious
to do the following.
1). DO NOT Engage in ANY Response.
2). Forward the email or information in a timely fashion directly to info@bmhga.com so that we are aware as soon as possible and can take necessary actions.
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Code of Conduct
The Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance – St. Louis
in April of 2023 adopted the following.
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
It’s nothing dramatic, but comes down to simply using common sense, civility and being respectful of others. As 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.
Cahokia Game Day!
After Action Report is located at https://bmhga.com/2024/10/21/attack-on-cahokia-at-the-st-charles-county-heritage-museum-10-19-24/
ReindeerWars 2024
Plans are in the works to enjoy an area wide Reindeer Wars between the holidays this year. Celebrating gaming, good times and friendships. With the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays falling on Wednesdays we plan to have games on Thursday 12/26 – Tuesday 12/31 with a different location each day on both sides of the Mississippi.
We need your photos
This monthly E-Newsletter is emailed to our list each month and posted to our Facebook page and website. Those online postings include a cover photo that we use to not only highlight the newsletter but to showcase member’s work. Send in your pics and at some point along the way it will likely grace the website and FB page as the Dispatches Cover.
Email to info@bmhga.com
Big Muddy Game Days 2024
If you are thinking of running a game please let us know as soon as you can do so in order to get the date(s) you prefer. email: Director@bmhga.com
November 17, 2024 Command Con Fall Festival of Gaming Impact Game Center
Table One Overdrive
Table Two The Great Turkey Hunt
Table Three Achtung Panzer!
December 2024 Miniature Market TBA
Table One Unassigned
Table Two Unassigned
Table Three Unassigned
Table Four TBA Overflow Assigned
December 15, 2024
Impact Gaming Center
Table One Unassigned
Table Two Unassigned
Table Three Unassigned
Contact director@bmhga.com to submit a game.
Local Gaming Events Calendar:
This information is also available on our website just use the Calendar of Events button on the right hand side.
Remember to be inviting to passers-by at public events. Let’s share our hobby with those who might find it of interest.
November Command Con Fall Festival of Gaming
11/06: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
11/07: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 12pm
11/12: Tuesday Night Gaming :Game Nite 6pm
11/13: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
11/14: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 12pm
11/16: Epic Battlefields: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 11am
11/17: Big Muddy Game Day – Impact Game Center -12pm
11/20: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
11/21: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 12pm
11/23: St. Louis Historical Gaming Society Game Day Clark Library 10am
11/26: Tuesday Night Gaming: Game Nite 6pm
11/27: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
11/28: Thanksgiving Holiday – Enjoy with your family.
December
12/04: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
12/05: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 12pm
12/10: Tuesday Night Gaming :Game Nite 6pm
12/11: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
12/13: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 12pm
12/15: Big Muddy Game Day – Impact Game Center -12pm
12/18: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
12/19: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 12pm
12/21: Epic Battlefields: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 11am
12/21: St. Louis Historical Gaming Society Game Day Clark Library 10am
12/25: Christmas Day – Enjoy with your family!
12/26: Reindeer Wars: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 11am
12/27: Reindeer Wars: TBA
12/28: Reindeer Wars: TBA
12/29: Reindeer Wars: TBA
12/30: Reindeer Wars TBA
12/31: Reindeer Wars: Miniature Market Rock Hill
01/01: A Happy, Safe & Prosperous 2025 to All!
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
Info@bmhga.com
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.
Have you checked out our website?
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.
For further information email: info@bmhga.com
