of The
Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance – St. Louis
Volume 7 Issue #01 (January 2025)
A Happy & Healthy 2025 to All!
After Action Reports
Our After Action Reports are now be posted at our Website.Check there for some great photos of the games you played in and the ones you might have missed.
Scam Alert!
Passed along from the Bridgeton Police Department
New Scam comes to light.
“We want our community to be aware of a recent scam that is circulating around the US called “brushing”.
A “brushing” scam is when someone receives an unexpected gift or item not ordered in the mail from a place like Amazon or other company. Examples of gifts include, rings, bracelets, necklaces, Bluetooth speaker, etc. The gift will have the recipient’s address, but not include the sender’s information or be from a known retailer. When the recipient opens the package to see what it is and possibly who sent it, there is a QR code to scan to find out who sent the gift.
If you encounter this, DO NOT scan the QR code as it is an attempt to access your personal information.
Pass this information along to family & friends.
JanuaryGameDay West
01/04/25
11am – 3pm
Miniature Market Rock Hill
9755 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO 63119
Featuring
The Battle of New Orleans
January 8, 1815
Travel back to the War of 1812 at the British attempt to take control of the City of New Orleans and access to the Mississippi River
54MM 2-4 Players Steve Lowry GM
Epic WWII
3mm Eastern Front Battle
Hot Action across the frozen steppes.
2-6 Players
Dave Schaffner GM
Medieval Mayhem
Warlord’s Hail Caesar goes Medieval with a scenario from their newest supplement “Once and Future King”.
2-4 Players Harry Borschardt GM
January Epic Battlefields
01/18/25
10am – 3pm
Miniature Market – Cave Springs
1077 Cave Springs Blvd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
“We continue the Epic WWII theme in January, with more Task Force-level gaming at the Cave Springs’ Miniature Market. If you’re interested in combined-arms scenarios and operations, this is it – enabled on custom-printed game mats using 3mm scale units, with platoons, companies, and battalions as the maneuver elements.”
2-6 players
Dave Schaffner Game Master
JanuaryGameDay East
Sunday 01/19/25
12pm – 4pm
Impact Game Center
49 Ludwig Dr
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Featuring
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 in a public space 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 January
Tuesday 01/14/25 6pm Heart of Oak
Tuesday 01/28/25 6pm Black Powder Sudan
Come join in and try some new scenarios.
Semi Regular Retirees Game
With the opening of Miniature Market Rock Hill our Thursday Game will rotate between Miniature Market Rock Hill and Cave Springs beginning This Month. Please check the calendar below for the dates and watch for the Weekly Updates.
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.
Big Muddy Dress Shirts
You saw them at the October Attack on Cahokia Game Day Event at The St. Charles Heritage Museum and we are going to place an order for additional shirts in January to be ready for the February Game Day. If you are interested in getting one email director@bmhga.com for more information.
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 01/18/25 10am- 4pm
Clark Family Branch St. Louis County Library
Event Room B
1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63131
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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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, Warren Burris, Keith Stuckmeyer
Big Muddy Game Days 2025
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
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.
01/01: A Happy, Safe & Prosperous 2025 to All!
01/02: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market Rock Hill 11am
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
01/18: St. Louis Historical Gaming Society 10am Clark Library
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
February
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
02/15: St. Louis Historical Gaming Society 10am Clark Library
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
March
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
03/15: St. Louis Historical Gaming Society 10am Clark Library
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.
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.
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
