Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance – St. Louis
November opens with a full week of gaming—and a big Saturday at Game Day West / Command Con Lite! Join us for informal gaming, aerial action, World War II armor, and historical scenarios ranging from Culloden and Gettysburg to the invasion of Sicily.
New players and curious visitors are welcome. You do not need a miniature collection or a rulebook to come meet fellow gamers, ask questions, and discover what historical gaming has to offer.
Tuesday Night Gaming
Tuesday, November 3 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Game Nite
8380 Watson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63119
Informal Gaming
Come by and join us for a relaxed evening of tabletop fun and good company. Catch up with friends, meet fellow gamers, and get something on the table!
Wednesday Night Gaming
Wednesday, November 4 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Fantasy Books & Games
1977 W. U.S. Highway 50, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Canvas Eagles
GM: Steve King
Take to the tabletop skies with Steve King for an evening of Canvas Eagles. Join the action, enjoy the company, and see whether your flying decisions will carry the day!
Semi-Regular Retirees Game
Thursday, November 5 | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Miniature Market – Rock Hill
9755 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO 63119
World War II Armor
Tank Club rules
GM: DJ Carter
Bring on the armor! DJ Carter hosts a daytime session of World War II tank action using Tank Club rules. Join us for battlefield decisions, tabletop competition, and a great afternoon of gaming.
Game Day West / Command Con Lite
Saturday, November 7 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Miniature Market – Rock Hill
9755 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO 63119
Spend Saturday exploring history across the gaming table! Our lineup features Civil War infantry and ironclads, a double-blind campaign for Sicily, an eighteenth-century Highland charge, and a clash of heavy tanks.
Session One — Setup at 10:00 AM; Games Begin at 10:30 AM
Table One — Gettysburg Morning
GM: Dave Schaffner
Miniatures: Warlord’s Epic 13.5mm
Players: 4
Heth’s Confederate Division has deployed astride the Chambersburg Pike after pushing Union cavalry beyond the ridge ahead. Now the fight for Herbst Woods and McPherson’s Ridge begins!
Play this iconic action on a new, custom-made battlefield mat displaying the important fences and terrain features. Can you make the most of the ground as the battle unfolds?
Table Two — Ironclads: Hampton Roads 2.0
GM: Gregg Dieckhaus
Rules: Home brew
Miniatures: 1/900 scale
Players: 6
The Union attempts to move a force up the James River toward Richmond, and the Confederates must stop it. USS Monitor and CSS Virginia get a rematch in this naval showdown. Take command and see which side can control the river!
Table Three — Invasion of Sicily
GM: Mark Lueckenhoff
Game: George Knapp Games; highly modified and expanded
Players: 2–5
Command the air, land, and naval forces of Italy, Germany, Great Britain, and the United States in a double-blind strategic game. Each side uses its own three-dimensional map of Sicily, courtesy of Pat Lewis, screened from its opponents’ view.
Playing pieces generally represent brigades, and each turn covers approximately four days of combat. Roads, supply lines, and incomplete information shape every decision: players receive information about opposing units only after engaging them.
Axis forces must delay the advance, inflict losses, and work toward evacuation from Messina. The Allies must cut them off and capture that ultimate prize—all while competing with their own ally for success!
Table Five — Chariot Race: Enlarged and Enhanced
Available if needed
GM: Kevin Fitzpatrick
Take the reins for a two-lap race through an ancient Roman arena! Balance speed against the condition of your chariot, change lanes, and decide when to press your luck.
Earn Fortuna’s favor, repair damage, and contend with rivals armed with javelins and caltrops. Crossing the finish line first is the goal—but keeping your chariot together may be the real challenge!
Session BreakL Join us for a chili luncheon by the SoupHouse.org and a very brief Annual Membership Meeting.
Session Two — Start Time to Be Announced
Conflict at Culloden
GM: Burt Campbell
Rules: Claymore & Cannon, an original home-brew ruleset
Miniatures: 18mm Wofun
Players: 2–8
Government redcoats and artillery hold the line against a desperate Highland charge in this historically researched scenario from the Jacobite Rising.
Using an original ruleset designed for eighteenth-century warfare, players will put battlefield leadership to the test. The fate of the Highland army is in your hands!
Clash of Giants
GM: David Paul Harrison
Rules: Tank on Tank Eastern Front — home-brew listing
Miniatures: 1/285 Micro Armour
Players: 2–6
This scenario places players at Oględów, Poland, on August 11, 1944. The German 16th Panzer Division, reinforced by the 501st Heavy Panzer Battalion, attacks the Soviet 53rd Guards Tank Brigade, supported by the 71st Independent Guards Heavy Tank Regiment.
German Tiger II and Soviet JS II heavy tanks take center stage. Command these armored giants and see whether your battlefield decisions can tip the balance.
Come Game With Us!
From a casual Tuesday evening to Saturday’s historical showcase, there are plenty of ways to join the fun. Experienced players, newcomers, and visitors are all welcome to observe, ask questions, and participate.
History. Gaming. Good people. Come find your place at the table!
