Diecon Game Convention has been giving the area’s Tabletop Gaming Community a destination event for a quarter of a century. Spanning the entire game industry hosting events for RPG’s, CCG/TCG, Miniatures, and Board Games.
Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance – St. Louis Barracks Battles @ DieCon 2025 helped to celebrate the 25th year of this superb Midwest Gaming Convention June 6-8, 2025 Gateway Center, Collinsville, IL with a full schedule of games. Let’s look at the offerings on Saturday.
Black Gold
Victorian Steampunk naval combat! In the North Sea, there are riches. The British have been mining Unobtanium for years, now threatened by fracturing ice flows, can they get the last little bit before the mining stations are destroyed? The Prussian and Russian alliance has been signed. Can the convoys make it safely
Imperial Skies Rules
Attack on a Cahokia Farm
May 26. 1790 Just a few miles from the Gateway Center in what is now Cahokia Heights, IL a critical battle of the American War of Independence took place as George Rogers Clark and local forces held off some two hundred British Native American Allies as they attempted to capture and loot Cahokia. As the Chippewa approached the main settlement were numerous farms that faced the initial brunt of the oncoming Native Americans
Song of Drums and Tomahawks Rules
Out of Luck
At 0745hrs on 18 July 1944, the British 3rd Division began its part of Operation Goodwood.
Initial progress was fast, the German defenders stunned after hours of heavy bombing and shelling, with Sannerville being captured around midday. The next objective was the chateau at Banneville-la-Campagne.
MINIATURE SCALE: 1/285th WWII Micro Armor
Epic WWII Rules
Open ACW
Fox Gap (South Mountain), Fleetwood Hill (Brandy Station), The Cornfield (Antietam) – all famous engagements of the American Civil War. Played with easy to learn rules, in a hour, and can be played again throughout the session – it’s Open-ACW
Battle Cry ACW Rules
Battle of Wilson’s Creek
On August 10, 1861, Union general Nathaniel Lyon led the attack on Confederate troops near Wilson’s Creek, 10 miles south of Springfield, MO. Relive the “Battle of Bloody Hill”, the first major battle of the American Civil War Trans-Mississippi Theater
Valour & Fortitude Rules
Lightings Deliver Thunder
The capture of Italy allowed the U.S. Ninth Air force to move from North Africa to bases in Italy The second anniversary of Operation Tidal Wave has a huge attack mounted by the Americans, not with four engine strategic bombers, but with an entire wing of P 38 Lightnings fitted with bombs and drop tanks.
Luftwaffe 46 Rules
Fight at the Border Fortress
19 th Century Northwest Frontier border combat. An isolated garrison is under attack! Can the relief column make it in time? Let’s find out
Bolt Action Rules
Rome vs Carthage
A fictional battle between a Roman Army and one which could have been led by Hannibal. Unlike Hannibal’s typical battles there is no special stratagem which puts the Romans at a tactical disadvantage. The players must rely on cunning and management of luck to take the day!
Age of Hannibal Rules
Resupply at Synistahg
The Empire has blockaded the planet of Synistahg and is starving the population of the planet for sympathizing with the Rebel cause. The Rebels have been alerted to the situation and are attempting a break of the blockade. Come join the battle and May the Force be with You – whichever side you are on.
Full Thrust Rules
Lee Town
The opening battle in the Pea Ridge Campaign March 7-8, 1861
Regimental Fire & Fury Rules
Run the Blockade!
Rebel coastal forces attempt to break the US Navy blockade to allow a pair of
blockade runners to deliver critical war materials.
Dahlgren and Columbiad Rules
Welcome to Vietnam
It’s 1965 and you’ve arrived in South Vietnam for your tour of duty.
Charlie Company Rules
