of The Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance – St. Louis
Volume 6 Issue #12 (December 2024)
December Game Day West
Saturday 12/07/24
Miniature Market Retail Superstore
9755 Manchester Road
Rock Hill, MO
Featuring
Burma
Chindits Raid!
In the steamy jungles of Southeast Asia the British Chindits strike deep behind the lines of the Imperial Japanese Army.
Bolt Action
2-6 players
Dave Schaffner Gamemaster
Pearl Harbor Survivors
The US Fleet was hit hard during the Pearl Harbor Attack, but some units make it out to engage the IJN screening force.
General Quarters III rules
2-6 players
Steve Lowry Gamemaster
Battle of the Java Sea
Early War attempt by a combined force of the Australia, British, Dutch and American Navies (ABDA) to thwart the Imperial Japanese Navy
Nimitz Game Rules
2-6 Players
Kevin Fitzpatrick Game Master
December Game Day – East
12/15/24
Impact Game Center
49 Ludwig Drive
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Featuring
Achtung Panzer
The New Warlord Games WWII
Tank Skirmish Game
Les Hostetler Game Master
OverDrive
Fast Playing Mecha Combat with giant robots in the far future.
Tom Vielott Game Master
The Capture of Constance
The Queen’s confidant has been accused of high treason and the Cardinal is on the way to arrest her bringing intrigue to the Court. Can the King’s Musketeers arrive and save the fair maiden?
And One For All Rules
Kevin Fitzpatrick Game Master
December Epic Battlefields
12/21/24
10am – 3pm
Miniature Market – Cave Springs
1077 Cave Springs Blvd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
Epic Battlefields continues its ACW theme, with a new battlefield to fight over – Fleetwood Hill 1863 – as Gregg’s Union cavalry butt their heads against J.E.B. Stuart’s troopers, part of the Brandy Station battle, the largest mounted action of the war
2-6 players
Dave Schaffner 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.
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.
Tuesday Night Gaming
Alternating Tuesday Nights at Game Nite on Watson Road 6pm check the website calendar for specifics on the scenario to be played.
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
St. Louis Historical Gaming Society
Monthly Game Day
Saturday 12/21/24 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
Board Election Results
The following members have been certified as elected at the November Board Meeting as there was no opposing candidates.
Four Year Terms
David Harrison – President
Steve King – Secretary
Two Year Term
Kevin Fitzpatrick – Director
Your Officers and Directors
Are
David Harrison – President
James Kantor – Vice President
Steve King – Secretary
William Doelling – Treasurer
Kevin Fitzpatrick – Director
If you have any questions, concerns, comments or thoughts to share with them please feel free to speak with them directly at our events or email info@bmhga.com
Mark Johnson
The Board on behalf of itself and the entire membership expresses our sincere gratitude to Mark Johnson our retiring Secretary for his years of dedication and service to the group and to the gaming community. We are able to grow our group and activities based upon the foundation of efforts by Mark and our other past board members who have contributed their time, money and work to improve the gaming community in our region.
Thank You Mark!
Scammers
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.
Donation Request for 2025
A new fiscal year for the Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance (BMHGA) will begin on November 1st, 2024 and the officers of Big Muddy are asking for your help and financial support in our efforts to ensure the financial health of the organization, and the continuation of our convention schedule through 2024 and beyond. Your Donation will allow you to vote for BMHGA officer positions up for election in November 2024 or run for office, and participate in any voting initiatives raised during the fiscal year. Donation period for 2025 will end on June 1st 2025
Big Muddy has survived because of the generous support of our donors and we continue to need your help in order to offer the gaming events that we do. Whether you support our organization financially or through your participation in our events, an active gaming community is the life blood of an organization such as ours, and that continued support will never be taken for granted; the generous support of our donors is greatly appreciated.
If you wish to support Big Muddy, please complete the donor form attached to this message and send your check or money order made payable to Big Muddy to our Treasurer William Doelling at 1410 Mohican Trail, St. Charles, MO 63304.
Thank you for your support,
David Paul Harrison – President BMHGA
A Tip of the Hat
The Board of Directors would like to acknowledge the following members who have already submitted their membership donations for 2025.
Will Hodgens, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Les Hostetler, Britt Eubanks, Dale Wentz, Tom Vielott,William Doelling, Eddie Mosley, Steve King
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Tis’ The Season
The holidays hopefully bring out the best in us and sometimes the worst in others. It is the seasonof joy and of scams. Recently a member of our community found that one of his online financial accounts was compromised and he was lucky to avoid the loss of a substantial amount of money.
We all get numerous calls each day offering us extended car warranties, medicare plans, final expense insurance and offers to buy our houses. Mix into this the emails, texts and other phone calls trying to convince you to part with some of your funds. All are in one way or another simply trying pick your pocket. Stay alert, keep your wits about you and don’t be a victim.
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.
Reindeer Wars 2024
Oh, The Weather Outside is Perfect for Gaming Inside and ReindeerWars2024 is a GO!
The 2024 Holiday Season brings us a change in format with multiple locations on both sides of the Big Muddy.
Thursday 12/26 Miniature Market Cave Springs 11am
Friday 12/27 Nerd Merchant Kirkwood Noon
Saturday 12/28 Fantasy Books & Games, O’Fallon, IL Noon
Sunday 12/29 Dirty20 Nerd Bar Manchester Road – 11am
Monday 12/30 Impact Games Center, Fairview Heights Noon
Tuesday 12/31 Miniature Market, Rock Hill 11am
Game scenarios to be presented are in the works and will be announced on the Facebook page, Website and Weekly Gaming Update.
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
December 7, 2024 Miniature Market Rock Hill
WWII Pacific Theme Day!
Table One Pearl Harbor Survivors
Table Two Chindits in Burma
Table Three Battle of the Java Sea
December 15, 2024 Impact Gaming Center
Table One Overdrive
Table Two Achtung Panzer!
Table Three And All For One!
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.
December
12/04: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
12/05: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 12pm
12/07: Big Muddy Game Day – Miniature Market Rock Hill 11am
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!
Reindeer Wars Festival of Games
12/26: Reindeer Wars: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 11am
12/27: Reindeer Wars: The Nerd Merchant Kirkwood Noon
12/28: Reindeer Wars: Fantasy Books & Games Noon
12/29: Reindeer Wars: Dirty20 Nerd Bar 11am
12/30: Reindeer Wars: Impact Game Center Noon
12/31: Reindeer Wars: Miniature Market Rock Hill 11am
And Beyond for 2025
01/01: A Happy, Safe & Prosperous 2025 to All!
01/04: Big Muddy Game Day – Miniature Market Rock Hill 11am
01/08: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
01/09: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 11am
01/14: Tuesday Night Gaming :Game Nite 6pm
01/15: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
01/16: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market Rock Hill 11am
01/18: Epic Battlefields: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 11am
01/19: Big Muddy Game Day – Impact Game Center -12pm
01/22: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
01/23: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 11am
01/28: Tuesday Night Gaming :Game Nite 6pm
01/29: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
01/30: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market Rock Hill 11am
02/01: Big Muddy Game Day – Miniature Market Rock Hill 11am
02/05: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
02/06: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 11am
02/11: Tuesday Night Gaming :Game Nite 6pm
02/12: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
02/13: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market Rock Hill 11am
02/15: ACW Game Day St.Charles Heritage Museum 10am
02/19: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
02/20: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 11am
02/25: Tuesday Night Gaming :Game Nite 6pm
02/26: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
02/27: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market Rock Hill 11am
03/01: Big Muddy Game Day – Miniature Market Rock Hill 11am
03/05: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
03/06: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 11am
03/11: Tuesday Night Gaming :Game Nite 6pm
03/12: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
03/13: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market Rock Hill 11am
03/15: Epic Battlefields: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 11am
03/16: Big Muddy Game Day – Impact Game Center -12pm
03/19: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
03/20: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 11am
03/26: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
03/27: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market Rock Hill 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
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
