Dispatches
of The
Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance – St. Louis
Volume 7 Issue #05 (May 2025)
A Big Month of Gaming Ahead!
After Action Reports
Our After Action Reports are now be posted at our Website: WWW.BMHGA.ComCheck there for some great photos of the games you played in and the ones you might have missed.
MayGameDay West
05/03/25
10am – 4pm
The St. Charles Heritage
Museum is located at
1630 Heritage Landing St.
Peters, MO 63303
Featuring
TheAmericanWarofIndependencein theWest
Spain has entered the American War
of Independence against
Great Britain.
George Rogers Clark has captured
the British Illinois County setting
the stage for a British response.
Orders are given to sweep the
Spanish and Colonists from along
the Mississippi River Valley
starting at St. Louis.
With some 700+ British Native
American Allies on the way, can the
tiny garrison of less than 30 regulars
stand against such a force.
May Game DayWest
***Special Event***
Historical Game Day:
The Battle of St. Louis
Saturday 05/03/25
10am – 4pm
St. Charles County Heritage Museum
1630 Heritage Landing
St. Peters, MO 63303
Featuring Three Games
Attack on Fort San Carlos
May 26. 1790
British Native American Allies fall upon the small community of St. Louis in a attempt to control the Mississippi River and put an end to the Spanish assistance to the American Revolution.
54mm Figures
Fistful of Lead
Bigger Battles rules
Ray Gluck GM
Attack on Fort Le Petit
The finale of Hammelins raid on the British near what is now Indiana Dunes.
28mm Miniatures
Muskets and Tomahawks Rules
Dave Schaffner GM
The Battle St. Louis
A jumbo rendition of the board game by The Historical Game Company. Featuring terrain built by Pat Lewis. A great visual experience.
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.
Getting Your Game Ready for the
Convention Season?
Give it a run through or two at either our Tuesday Night Gaming or our Thursday Semi Regular Retirees Game. Both sessions offer you an opportunity to pre-run your upcoming convention offerings and get them critiqued by different groups experienced gamers. Contact info@bmhga.com to schedule your game.
Free Game Rules
Looking to try some new rules for the horse & musket or earlier eras.
Check
Wofun Rules at
Or
The Valour & Fortitude Series at
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.
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.
Games being presented
Boarding Action, The Capture of Constance, The Korsun Noose, War of the Roses, The Battle of Cahokia, Homecoming June 1944, The Battle of New Orleans, Downed RAF Airman, Balbonovka Pocket, Capture the Wounded Bear, Duel of Eagles, Screaming Eagles over Normandy, Black Gold, Attack on a Cahokia Farmstead, Out of Luck, Famous ACW Battles, Battle of Wilson’s Creek, Fight at the Border Fortress, Lightings Deliver Thunder, Rome vs Carthage, Resupply Synistahg, LeeTown, Danube 1809, Tango Cold War Goes Hot, Pamir Peril 1980, Wynahthu Mayhem, Illinois Smith & the Temple of Calamity and MORE!
Game Systems to be offered….
Fistful of Lead,Bolt Action,Bigger Battles,Hannibal, BattleCry, Canvas Eagles,And All For One…,Full Thrust,Hail Caesar,Luftwaffe ’46,Epic Battles,Imperial Skies, Battleground and More
Game Masters for Barracks Battles Include
Steve Lowry, Ed Gray, David Harrison, Burt Campbell, Harry Borscardt, Dave Schaffner, Ray Gluck, Bob Alsop, Adam Jones, Tom Vielott, Patrick Connaughton, Tim Lalk, Les Hostetler, John Nozka, Steve King,
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 05/17/25 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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BMHGA Website Under Spam Attack
During the week of 03/24/25 Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance – St. Louis became aware of a significantly increased number of comments for moderation. When checking these comments there were obvious attempts to access our site and are being dealt with by the moderation team.
If you are planning to or have placed a comment on the site and have not seen it approved please note that we are working through the comment requests as we can and appreciate your patience.
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
Big Muddy Dress Shirts
You are seeing them at our Game Day Events. If you are interested in getting one email director@bmhga.com for more information.
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
A tip of the Hat to….
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, Steven King, Patrick Connangton, Keith Stuckmeyer, Edward Menefee, Ray Gluck, Alex Gluck, Steffen Gluck, Warren Burris, Craig Schumacker, John Nozka, Burt Campbell, Jim Broshot, Mark Luechenhoff, William Ingrassia, Glenn Wilson, Adam Jones, Craig Ackerman, Pete Palmer, Harry Borchart, Gregg Dieckhaus, Martin Gallo, Tim Lalk and Dave Schaffner.
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.
May
05/01: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 11am
05/03: Big Muddy Game Day – St. Charles Heritage Museum 10am
05/06: Tuesday Night Gaming: Game Night 6pm
05/07: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
05/08: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market Rock Hill 11am
05/10: Gamers Garage Sale – Game Nite 10am
05/11:Mother’s Day
05/13: Tuesday Night Gaming: Game Night 6pm
05/14: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
05/15: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 11am
05/17: St. Louis Historical Gaming Society 10am Clark Library
05/18: Big Muddy Game Day – Impact Game Center -12pm
05/20: Tuesday Night Gaming: Game Night 6pm
05/21: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
05/22: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market Rock Hill 11am
05/27: Tuesday Night Gaming: Game Night 6pm
05/28: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
05/29: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 11am
June
06/03: Tuesday Night Gaming: Game Night 6pm
06/04: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
06/05: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market Rock Hill 11am
06/06: Barracks Battles @ DieCon 2025 Gateway Convention Center
06/07: Barracks Battles @ DieCon 2025 Gateway Convention Center
06/08: Barracks Battles @ DieCon 2025 Gateway Convention Center
06/10: Tuesday Night Gaming: Game Night 6pm
06/11: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
06/12: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 11am
06/15: Father’s Day
06/17: Tuesday Night Gaming: Game Night 6pm
06/18: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
06/19: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market Rock Hill 11am
06/21: St. Louis Historical Gaming Society 10am Clark Library
06/22: Big Muddy Game Day – Impact Game Center -12pm
06/24: Tuesday Night Gaming: Game Night 6pm
06/25: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
06/26: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market St.. Peters 11am
July
07/01: Tuesday Night Gaming: Game Night 6pm
07/02: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
07/03: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market Rock Hill 11am
07/04: Independence Day
07/05: Big Muddy Game Day – Miniature Market Rock Hill 10am
07/08: Tuesday Night Gaming: Game Night 6pm
07/09: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
07/10: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 11am
07/15: Tuesday Night Gaming: Game Night 6pm
07/16: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
07/17: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market Rock Hill 11am
07/19: St. Louis Historical Gaming Society 10am Clark Library
07/20: Big Muddy Game Day – Impact Game Center -12pm
07/22: Tuesday Night Gaming: Game Night 6pm
07/23: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
07/24: Semi Regular Retirees: Miniature Market St. Peter’s 11am
07/29: Tuesday Night Gaming: Game Night 6pm
07/30: Wednesday Night Gaming: Fantasy Books & Games 6pm
07/31: 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?
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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
