Big Muddy Gaming Alliance: A Full Week of Historical, Sci-Fi, Naval, and Fantasy Action!
Mark your calendar Saturday July 25th 1pm for our AWI 250 Special Event with Steve Kling, author of An Underappreciated Victory, as he discusses the Galvez campaign on the Mississippi and its support of the Patriot cause. Check our Dispatches newsletter for details.
July 5–11, 2026 is packed with exciting tabletop gaming across the St. Louis region, with something for every kind of gamer — from WWII naval battles and trench warfare to fantasy clashes, Civil War action, and even wookie-filled skirmishes. Join us for a great week of games, camaraderie, and immersive tabletop fun!
Tuesday Night Gaming
Tuesday, July 7 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Game Nite
8380 Watson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63119
- There Are Wookies in the Woods — One-hour skirmish wargame fun using the rules by Patrick Connaughton.
- Iwo Jima — An enhanced and expanded 3D board game recreating the critical WWII battle in the Pacific, hosted by Pat Lewis.
- Over the Trenches — Take to the skies in WWI air-to-air combat using Wings of Glory, hosted by Kevin Fitzpatrick.
Wednesday Night Gaming
Wednesday, July 8 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Fantasy Books & Games
1977 W US Highway 50, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
- The Battle of Leyte Gulf — Experience one of WWII’s great naval confrontations using General Quarters 3, hosted by Steve Lowery.
Semi-Regular Retirees Game
Thursday, July 9 | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Miniature Market – Cave Springs
1077 Cave Springs Blvd, St. Peters, MO 63376
- The Wreck of The Not Very Seaworthy — A daring underwater adventure as players race to recover valuable “unobtainium” from the wreck of the merchant vessel MV Not Very Seaworthy, using Thunderbolt Scuba Diving Game rules. Hosted by Kevin Fitzpatrick.
Game Day West
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Miniature Market – Rock Hill
9755 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO 63119
- Table One: MO-Miniatures — Sometimes less really is more! Enjoy two portable maps on one tabletop for twice the fun in a fast-play 10mm American Civil War battle using Grand Tactics. Hosted by the Epic Battlefields gang, with Dave Schaffner as GM.
- Table Two: War Master — Jump into a fun and easy-to-learn fantasy miniatures battle, hosted by Patrick Connaughton.
Come Play With Us
Whether you’re a veteran gamer or just curious about historical miniatures and tabletop adventures, Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance offers a welcoming place to play, learn, and connect. This week’s lineup brings together a wide range of eras, systems, and styles — so pick a game, grab some dice, and join the action!
Special Notice! Just a few days left to order a Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance – St. Louis dress shirt at the sale prices. If you are interested, contact info@bmhga.com.
