of The
Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance – St. Louis
Volume 7 Issue #02 (February 2025)
The Year is Moving Along & Likewise is our Gaming….
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.
February Game Day West
02/01/25
11am – 3pm
Miniature Market Rock Hill
9755 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO 63119
Featuring
The Age of Hannibal
Take to the field with the armies
of Hannibal and Rome.
15mm Ancients
2-4 Players
Tim Lalk GM
BattleMasters
Orks vs the Imperial Armies in this well crafted 3D
version of the Milton Bradley Game.
Easy to learn and Easy to Play.
2-4 Players
Dave Schaffner GM
The Battle of Westerplatte 1939
The German attack on the Polish Garrison at Westerplatte was not unexpected and resistance might just be a bit more determined than was advertised.
Bolt Action 1st Edition
2-4 Players
John Nozka GM
****Special Event***
Historical Game Day:
The American Civil
in The West and Trans-Mississippi
Saturday 02/15/25
10am – 4pm
St. Charles County Heritage Museum
1630 Heritage Landing
St. Peters, MO 63303
Featuring Four Games
The Battle of Newton Station
April 24, 1863, in Newton Station, Mississippi,
during the famous Grierson’s Raid of the American Civil War.
A Union Cavalry Brigade strikes South through
Mississippi
becoming the basis of the movie
“The Horse
Soldiers.”
Fistful of Lead
Bigger Battles rules
Steve Lowry GM
The Battle of Wilson’s Creek
August 10, 1861 near Springfield, Missouri.
An outnumbered Union Army strikes at their Rebel foes leading to the first major battle of the Trans-Mississippi Theater of the American Civil War.
Valour 8c Fortitudo Rules
Bob Alsop & Burt Campbell GMs
The Battle of Fort Donelson
February 11-16, 1862, at a Confederate fort near the Tennessec-Kentucky border opened the Cumberland River:
Flag Officer Foote and his St.
Louis built gunboats have a chance to score a victory for the US Navy.
Dawn of Iron Rules,
Greg Dickheus GM
The Battle of Lucas Bend
January 11, 1862, near Lucas Bend, four miles north of Columbus on Mississippi River.
Some of the first American Civil War naval actions were fought on a stretch running between Missouri and Illinois, near Lucas Bend.
Blood Sweat and Iron Rules,
Dave Schaffner GM.
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 February
Tuesday 02/11/25 6pm 19th Century Bolt Action
Tuesday 01/28/25 6pm Full Thrust Continuum
Come join in and try some new scenarios.
Editorial
Gaming in the Public Space
Keeping Perspective
The games that we hope you enjoy attending at our numerous area-wide public events are only possible through the efforts of your fellow gamers, game masters and the organizing of the group. The GMs who spend time assembling the scenario, miniatures and accoutrements for the presentation do so out of a desire to offer you an entertaining few hours for which they bear all the expenses and efforts. It is a labor of love that they freely share to our collective gaming community.
We ask that as you chose to attend our events that you respect the efforts of the GMs to present to you an enjoyable escape and exercise gentlemanly decorum. Please recognize that the person who created the scenario and the ones across the table are all human and they all come with the same positives and less positives that you yourself do. They have issues in their lives and feelings just as you do. Sometimes the GM might have missed something, sometimes a rules interoperation isn’t what you believe should be the case, sometimes a player on your team or the other missed something, sometimes the dice rolls all come up 1’s, sometimes you misinterpreted the scenario objectives, sometimes we just foul up and stuff happens. None of these are reasons to be critical, raise voices, point fingers, create tension, grouse or be unpleasant. It is a hobby and it is supposed to be a relaxation for everyone involved at the table. It is just a game and if you didn’t do well today, you will get them next time. Let it go.
Recently we have seen occur a couple of game events that came up short of fulfilling the goal of being a good time for everyone there.
We have to collectively do better.
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.
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.
Barracks Battles @ DieCon 2025
June 6-8, 2025
Gateway Convention Center
Collinsville, IL
Get ready for this weekend of gaming & submit your game quickly to get a table and preferred time.
Spoiler Alert!
(We currently have about 20% of the slots filled at this time with more being received weekly.)
Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance – St. Louis GM’s get into the convention at no charge, so run a game or two then enjoy the dealers, silent auction and play in the numerous other events.
Barracks Battles
is helping to celebrate the 25th anniversary of this premier local event.
DieCon 2025
If you have been away from the hobby for awhile
Take this opportunity to come back and
enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow gaming hobbyists. If you travel across states to other conventions join us here and help us make this year just that much better by your presence at a Con in your own backyard. Don’t regret having missed the opportunity to see old friends who you maybe haven’t gamed with for awhile, meet new ones that will offer you new challenges on the table top, try new games or enjoy some ones from the past.
Come To
Barracks Battles @ DieCon 2025
Contact info@bmhga.com
to submit your game scenario.
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.
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 02/15/25 10am- 4pm
Clark Family Branch St. Louis County Library
Event Room B
1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63131
Official Notices
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Donation Request for 2025
A new fiscal year for the Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance (BMHGA) began 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.
January
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.
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
