The Preliminary Event Listing (PEL) for Historicon 2019 in Lancaster is now available.
As usual, I'll simply list the events that catch my eye (and there are a bunch).
For the Gnome Wars fans, Friday at 7, Jim will be running a traditional game on the MBA Castle board, Saturday 2pm, HMGS Award-Winning Gamemaster Mike Lung will run a Gnomish Western game, and I, the ever-lovable ViscountEric, has the great pleasure in hosting the Gnomish Joust at 7pm Saturday night.
Note: Many of these games are run multiple times during the weekend. Feel free to look through the PEL, here to look for alternative times (it is a searchable pdf!)
T09:557 Bombardment of Ancona
Thursday, 9:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-42 GM: Brian Dewitt & NOVAG Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: World War I, Scale: 1/3000th, Rules: When Dreadnoughts Ruled the Seas
Description: On May 24, 1915 the bulk of the Austro-Hungarian navy sailed for the Italian Adriatic to bombard in response to Italy declaring war on Austria-Hungary the day before. This scenario assumed the Italian fleet sails in response. Historically, the Austro-Hungarian fleet bombarded
several cities around the Province of Ancona, especially damaging the port town of Ancona while the Italian fleet stayed in port.
T10:532 Archaeology Bites
Thursday, 10:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-25 GM: Jim McWee & MBA
Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Modern-sort of, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Dino Wars!
Description: Something strange is happening on the jungle island of Isla Nublar days after an archaeological team discovered an ancient circle. Soon afterward livestock started vanishing then farmers were reported missing. Villagers fled to the port with stories of creatures attacking and dragging victims off into the jungle never to be seen again. Fortunately, your team of mercenaries are in port investigating the disappearance of the Ingen team, can you determine what is happening and put a stop to it? Must be 12 or older to play.
T10:540 Assault On Dracula's Castle — Theme
Thursday, 10:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-25 GM: Peter Panzeri & MBA Sponsor: Miniature Building Authority, Prize: MBA Prizes Period: Victorian Sci-Fi, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Wicked Witch Rules
Description: Just when Count Dracula and his minions all felt it was safe enough to depart from his fortress and prey upon the population... The teams of slayers (including van Helsing, Holmes, Lincoln and Buffy) All converge on the Castle Dracula For a Battle Royale of Skills, special weapons and courage vs. cunning plans, Evil tricks & Supernatural Powers.. A bloody fast-paced game of Random events, hats, songs, cheers, funny accents, and mayhem. What's not to love?
T14:539 Gnome Wars: In the Shadow of the Castle Elmore
Thursday, 2:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-24 GM: Jim Stanton & MBA Sponsor: Miniature Building Authority, Prize: YES! Period: GNOMES!, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Gnome Wars
Description: As dawn breaks upon Elmore's Castle, the allies awake to a strange stillness in the village outside the walls. Shadows dart in between the buildings in silence. The sudden appearance of figures materializing out of the morning mist causes the hair on the back of Havildar Ishar Singh neck to stand up. Singh and the 36th Sikhs are in for a wild morning. Again the call rigs out in Castle Elmore, "To the walls gnomes, to the walls!" Any player Bringing a painted 320 point unit from Brigade Games Gnomes at War line do not need to pre-register. No one under 12 without a playing adult with Parent/child teams encouraged.
T16:586 The Last Kids on Earth
Thursday, 4:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-65 GM: James Reynolds & ODGWSponsor: Old Dominion GameWorks, Prize: snacks Period: Post-Apocalyptic, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Mein Zombie
Description: Life after the zombie apocalypse is pretty good for 13-year-old Jack Sullivan: he lives in a mind-clobberingly cool tree fort with his best friends, speeds through town playing Real-Life Mario Kart, has a crew of monster buddies, battles zombies on the regular, and generally treats life like it s a videogame! Of Course, even a master of the apocalypse needs some grub, and a run for snacks is not a walk in the park when you have to deal with zombies and weird monsters. Rules Taught / Beginners Welcomed! Kids game
T19:477 The Great Idontnorod Glacier Race
Thursday, 7:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-74 GM: David Cook & HAWKS Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Pulp, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Future Race
Description: It's snowing in July! Sign up for that great test of skill, courage, and improbable luck -- the Idontnorod Glacier race. Take command of a fine-tuned and completely unsuitable racing machine in the annual dash across the perilously melting Muttley Glacier. Use speed and evil cunning to be first across the finish line or the last racer standing, whichever comes first. There might even be trophies! Young children with adult okay. Rules will be taught.
F09:456 Philippines 1941
Friday, 9:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-62 GM: Buck Surdu & HAWKS
Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: World War II, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Combat Patrol (TM): WWII
Description: Japanese advance relentlessly toward Bataan. American infantry are desperate to hold until relief arrives, but that is looking less and less likely. Supplies and ammunition are low, but the Americans are determined to stop the Japanese at a small creek. Off in the distance, the Americans can hear the sound of engines. Do the Japanese have tanks? The game features the unique, streamlined mechanics of Combat Patrol(TM): WWII. Younger players welcome with a participating adult. No booze, please.
F09:213 The Seven Deadly Samurai Sisters
Friday, 9:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Heritage: HR-42 GM: Kalissa Skibicki Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Medieval, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Ronin
Description: A local Tokugawa Shogunate wants to take out the rebellious Takeko sisters, Onna Musha, who have offended him greatly. The punishment is death. The Shogunate has sent out a warrant for their arrest with a high bounty. Local and foreign bounty hunters search for them at their last seen local. Whether all parties work together is another thing. Test out your skills in 1600's Japan with a game of Ronin.
F10:542 Indiana Jones In Cairo 1939 — Theme
Friday, 10:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 16, Location: Commonwealth: CW-25 GM: Peter Panzeri & MBA
Sponsor: Miniature Building Authority, Prize: MBA PRIZES Period: World War II, Scale: 28mm, Rules: RANGER RULES!
Description: Based on the famous pre-WW2 era film. Can Jones navigate many forces out to help him or kill him (some both) and keep the secrets of the lost ark from being stolen. A million things may go wrong. A bloody fast-paced game of Random events and double-crossing mayhem. What's not to love?
F10:228 Test of Honour - Battle for the Shogunate
Friday, 10:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-44, 54GM: David Hill Sponsor: Your Hobby Place Ltd., Prize: None Period: Samurai, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Test of Honour
Description: Test of Honour is a fun, fast paced 28mm miniature samurai skirmish game. Ninjas, monks, peasants, ronin and, of course, honourable samurai! Do you have what it takes to lead your clan to victory? Easy to play, rules will be taught, kids welcome with accompanying adult and all miniatures/materials supplied.
F11:485 Not Another Water Stop
Friday, 11:00 AM, 2 hrs, Players: 10, Location: Commonwealth: CW-61 GM: James Nickle & HAWKS Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Western, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Blood and Swash
Description: A train in wild west must make a stop for wood and water. All aboard know this is a dangerous time as so many bandits and never do wells often lurk about. Bullets and fists will fly in the swirling melee that is to come.
F14:480 In the Deepest Congo — Theme
Friday, 2:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-75 GM: Don Hogge & HAWKS
Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Colonial, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Congo
Description: Africa, the dark and mysterious continent; what adventures await those bold enough to venture into its vast jungle? Conflicting claims on the riches of the dark continent set the stage for great adventure. Who will win fame and fortune and who will return home in disgrace? Europeans, Arabs, and natives all compete against each other. Come and lead a column in search of fame and fortune, or to defend your homeland from bumbling European explorers. Gamers under the age of 14 are welcome with an adult.
F14:192 Seize the fuel station!
Friday, 2:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Heritage: HR-62 GM: William Stec Sponsor: None, Prize: Ship miniature Period: SciFi, Scale: Other, Rules: Full Thrust Lite
Description: The ESU is preparing an assault on the strategic system of Chi Draconis, which is an NAC stronghold. To facilitate this, the ESU needs to capture a nearby fuel refinery station. Unfortunately, there are NAC forces in the area. Can the ESU destroy or drive off the NAC defenders, or will NAC forces prevail and save the station? This is an introductory level game of Full Thrust, using the Full Thrust Lite rules. Beginners to veterans are welcome. Children 10 years or older are welcome with an accompanying adult.
F15:303 Picnic Panic Walk Up Demo (Kid Friendly)
Friday, 3:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-53 GM: Ben Rubin
Sponsor: Stonegate Forge, Prize: None Period: Fantasy, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Picnic Panic
Description: Come try Picnic Panic, the game of ant warfare. Command a tribe of ants, each with its own unique abilities and advantages, as you wage war over a treasure trove of candy left by careless humans. Play as the noble firstborn, the strong horned ants, the undead black ants, or the hard fighting, hard partying nomants. Eat the candy you capture. Fast-play, easy to learn introduction to the hobby. Adults welcome with playing child. No ticket required.
F18:261 Ordeal at Owikokorero (German South-West Africa, 1904)
Friday, 6:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-15 GM: Roy Jones Sponsor: Recreational Conflict, Prize: German Southwest-Africa Miniatures Period: Colonial, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Sword and the Flame (Modified)
Description: It's a reconnaissance mission, but the Schutztruppen, machine gunners and Marines of the Recon Detachment are looking for a fight. So are Herero riflemen, expertly concealed in the bush. Can the Germans get in close, get their intel and get out alive, or will the Heroes annihilate the Recon Detachment? From the scenario book "The Herero War". More at: www.hererowars.com.
F19:606 A Hot Day of Death in the Cavaliere de Strada: A Mad Maximillian 1934 Adventure
Friday, 7:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 12, Location: Heritage: HR-23 GM: Walt O'Hara & Second Saturday Scrum Club Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Pulp, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Mad Maximillian 1934 (Grande Tour Expansion)
Description: Inspired by the chariot races of ancient Rome, the modern Autodrome excites the same passions from its audience with death-defying feats from its modern-day charioteers, the Cavaliere de Strada! Come test your mettle and your metal in Il Duce's Grand Arena of Death! This is the first scenario of the Grand Tour Supplement for Mad Maximillian 1934, which should be released later this year. There will be linked follow up games in the campaign at future events
F19:457 Epic Hoth Extravaganza
Friday, 7:00 PM, 5 hrs, Players: 14, Location: Commonwealth: CW-61, 62, 63
GM: Buck Surdu & HAWKS Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: SciFi, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Combat Patrol (TM): WWII
Description: The Empire has located the rebel base on Hoth. This 14-player extravaganza uses the Star Wars supplement to Combat Patrol(TM): WWII. Take on the role of attacking Snowtroopers, AT-ATs, and AT-STs fighting through several lines of trenches to blow up the power generator and capture the rebels inside the hangar complex before the heroes of the rebellion escape. Or take on the role of defending rebels fighting trench-by-trench and room-by-room within the caverns and tunnels under the hangar. Younger players welcome with a participating adult. No booze, please.
F19:604 For the Love of Plunder — Theme
Friday, 7:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Heritage: HR-36 GM: Tim Reiners & Rogues
Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Age of Piracy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Blood and Plunder
Description: The treasure is out there somewhere but it won't be that easy. Your oppenents also are looking for the treasure and will do anything to get it. Can you get their first and take them out in the process? Enjoy a casual Blood and Plunder land and water game for everyone to learn and enjoy.
F19:538 Gnome Wars: In the Shadow of the Castle Elmore
Friday, 7:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-24 GM: James Stanton & MBA
Sponsor: Miniature Building Authority, Prize: YES! Period: GNOMES!, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Gnome Wars
Description: As dawn breaks upon Elmore's Castle, the allies awake to a strange stillness in the village outside the walls. Shadows dart in between the buildings in silence. The sudden appearance of figures materializing out of the morning mist causes the hair on the back of Havildar Ishar Singh neck to stand up. Singh and the 36th Sikhs are in for a wild morning. Again the call rigs out in Castle Elmore, "To the walls gnomes, to the walls!" Any player Bringing a painted 320 point unit from Brigade Games Gnomes at War line do not need to pre-register. No one under 12 without a playing adult with Parent/child teams encouraged.
F19:133 Let It Go, Rasputin: Frozen and Anastasia the Wargame
Friday, 7:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 12, Location: Commonwealth: CW-55 GM: Nick Wasileski
Sponsor: Brigade Games & Cigar Box Battle Mats, Prize: The Wazzi Award & Discounts
Period: Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Astounding Tales
Description: The 7th Annual Historicon Musical Wargame! A mash-up of two ice-bound musicals. In the frozen north, adorkable Ana teams up with her sister Elsa, a merchant, a hot guy, and a snow man to take on villains such as & her sister Elsa, a merchant, a hot guy, and a snow man. Meanwhile, can the Czar's only heir find happiness and avoid the true cause of the Russian Revolution: an undead sorcerer and his talking bat? Strong element of role-playing. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
F19:137 Those who are about to die salute you
Friday, 7:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-53 GM: Marc Garrett
Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Ancients, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Sons of Mars
Description: Join a ludus, train your gladiator, and fight for your life in a Roman arena in Sons of Mars, quick-play gladiator skirmish rules. Rumor has it a war elephant will enter the fray. We had a waiting list at Cold Wars, so sign up early! "Are you not entertained? Is this not why you are here?"
S09:170 Escape the Death Star
Saturday, 9:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Heritage: HR-56 GM: Jeffrey Hoffman Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: SciFi, Scale: 30mm, Rules: Star Wars Minatures
Description: A crazy old wizard, scruffy nerf herder, walking carpet, cocky kid and two loyal droids find themselves trapped inside the greatest weapon ever devised by the Empire. Can this rag-tag, but spirited bunch of adventurers rescue a princess and escape the Death Star? Not if Jeff Vader and Mr. Stevens, head of catering, have anything to say about it. That kind of thing only happens in the movies. Children under 10 years welcome with adult.
S09:488 Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
Saturday, 9:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-72 GM: Sam Fuson & HAWKS
Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Early 20th Century, Scale: 28mm, Rules: GASLIGHT
Description: A classic Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes mystery is brought to you in miniature. Sherlock Holmes and his allies must figure out who stole the Blue Carbuncle and who assisted the thieves. Lots of questions which the players figure out as they gather clues that help their team achieve group objectives. Lots of twists and turns for all. Easy to play, not so easy to figure out. Players under 13 welcome with a playing adult.
S09:470 The First Boer War: Will the mail get through?
Saturday, 9:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-73 GM: David Wood & HAWKS Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: 19th Century, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Combat Patrol (TM) - British Colonial Variant
Description: A mail escort on its way to Newcastle had been attacked by the Boers. Will the British hold the field? Or the Boers overwhelm them? Players control sections of infantry in this short, sharp engagement. Combat Patrol uses cards to resolve not only activation but combat. This is a very fast, dice-less, and chartless, but not simplistic, system.
S10:143 Have Gun Will Travel - Kid's and Parents Game
Saturday, 10:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 2 , Location: Commonwealth: CW-52 GM: Marie Hubley
Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Western, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Rules with No Name
Description: Have Gun Will Travel Kid's Game - Play real old west bounty hunters, detectives, marshals and rangers (such as Bass Reeves, Tom Horn and Charlie Siringo) while they travel the 1950's "Have Gun Will Travel" game board to your outlaw's town. This is a town where anything and everything can happen to a body in the west, and you just got into town. If you like the passion and heat of the west then disembark at the stagecoach station in pursuit of your outlaws on a sprawling western game board set amongst the gold rush. Fast lively action, fun and a spectacular western game board guaranteed for all! Children and Parents welcome.
S12:281 A Very British Civil War: Hadrian's Wall 1938
Saturday, 12:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-51 GM: John Kerstetter Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Inter-War, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Trench Wars (Modified)
Description: Late 1938 Sir Oswald Mosley's British Union of Fascists lead a punitive expedition against the Breakaway Republic of Scotland. The Scots defend their boarder with a defensive line near the ancient ruins of Hadrian's Wall.
S13:463 Skirmish at Schlegel's Farm (Kid's Game)
Saturday, 1:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-75 GM: Eric Schlegel & HAWKS Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: American Civil War, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Home
Description: The Yanks and Rebs are hungry and Schlegel's Farm has abundant livestock. Who will control the farm and feast tonight and who will go to bed with an empty belly? Game is designed for kids, but adults welcome with a playing child.
S13:134 The Creatures of Croatoan: A School of Night Adventure, Virginia 1590
Saturday, 1:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 10, Location: Heritage: HR-33 GM: Jeffrey Wasileski Sponsor: Brigade Games & Cigar Box Battle Mats, Prize: Discounts Period: Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Frostgrave/Ghost Archipelago modified
Description: In an Elizabethan world in which magic is real, in 1587, a secret society, the School of Night, planted a colony on Roanoke Island for its own dark purposes. Governor John White, sent to England to gain aid for the failing colony, returned after three years to find the colony had vanished and only the word Croatoan carved in a nearby tree. Factions in the secret arcane war now are now searching the mysterious islands of the Outer Banks to discover the fate of the Lost Colony. Strong element of role-playing.
S14:226 Colonial Marines vs. Aliens vs. Predator — Theme
Saturday, 2:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Heritage: HR-24 GM: Brendan Watts Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: SciFi, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Beer and Pretzels Space Marines
Description: Colonial Marines attempt a jungle rescue only to find interference from Xenomorphs and Weyland Yutani mercenaries with all being stalked by an alien Predator.
S14:201 BREW UP IN BENZHEEN! 28mm GIJOE GAME
Saturday, 2:00 PM, 5 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Heritage: HR-56 GM: Jayson Gardner Sponsor: AOH, Prize: Prizes will be awarded! Period: Pulp, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Modified Where Heroes Dare!
Description: The Emir of Benzheen has sought military intervention to quell a rebellion in his oil rich land. The Joe team, October Guard, Iron Grenadiers and Cobra all supply armored forces unaware that the Emir is pitting them against each other to determine who will receive his military contract! No players under 16, players wishing to bring their own forces please contact me at doctormerkury@yahoo.com before the game. Rules will be taught, no experts needed!
S14:272 Island Towers of the Terror Folk — Theme
Saturday, 2:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Vine: VN-3 GM: Paul Duggan Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Frostgrave: Ghost Archipelago
Description: Journey to the towering jungle-covered islands of the Terror Folk in search of lost treasure. Who are the mysterious Terror Folk? Not the human tribesmen, and not the snake people, and not the explorers from far away: they have all come in search of something special, hidden high atop the mountainous jungle-covered Islands of the Ghost Archipelago. It will take a while to climb so high: if only you could fly...
S14:273 Showdown at Hogswallow Creek
Saturday, 2:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Heritage: HR-13
GM: Award-Winning HMGS GM Michael Lung
Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Western, Scale: 28mm, Rules: How the West Was Gnomed (a Gnome Wars variant)
Description: The Razorback Gang is back in town and fixin' to stir up some trouble. Help Sherriff Chuck E. Cheese, Deputy Dog and the citizens of Hogswallow Creek show those rascals who is boss in this town.
S14:461 War and Peace...and Zombies
Saturday, 2:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-71
GM: Gregory Priebe & HAWKS Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Napoleonic - Horror, Scale: 28mm, Rules: GASLIGHT
Description: The year is 1812 and Napoleon's once great army is now in retreat following the invasion of Russia. Can you guide your ragged band of French stragglers to safety in the face of Russian patrols, freezing temperatures and your own fallen comrades raised from the dead by the curse of a vengeful Haitian priestess? Rules will be taught. Young gamers are welcome with a playing adult.
S15:491 Dungeon Hack: Caverns of Tegel Manor
Saturday, 3:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-61
GM: Noah Guilbault & HAWKS
Sponsor: None, Prize: None
Period: Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Dungeon Hack+
Description: A mysterious manor-fortress, apparently unaffected by the ravages of time, has recently appeared where once stood ruins. Its approach is treacherous, but the caverns beneath it seem more accessible. Players control their own adventuring parties (and their opponent's monsters) that seek to cut path to the manor and the untold riches within. Get powered-up with magical loot, battle monstrous beasts, thwart rival groups, and discover the secrets that lurk below Tegel Manor. Ages 12+ welcome.
S15:474 Plastic Pirates Prance through Palms — Theme
Saturday, 3:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-62
GM: Geoff Graff & HAWKS Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Age of Piracy, Scale: 40mm, Rules: Plastic Pirates
Description: The Islander Princess has been found (captured) by the townspeople, and they are willing to return her, for a reward. The Pirates have heard about this trade, and want their share, which is really all shares. Once again there is martial mayhem in the Caribbean.
S19:202 Gnome Jousting Tournament
Saturday, 7:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 36, Location: Heritage: HR-41
GM: Eric Jacobson
Sponsor: Brigade Games, Prize: GNOMES!
Period: Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Gnome Wars, Gnome Jousting
Description: Hear ye, hear ye! All are invited to participate in the grand return of the Gnome Joust to Historicon! Rules taught, quick, easy, FUN! PRIZES!!. No one under 10 without a playing adult.
S19:495 HAWKs Armies for Kids Game - Medieval
Saturday, 7:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-76
GM: Chris Johnson & HAWKS Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Medieval, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Milk and Cookies Rules for Battles
Description: The HAWKs annual Historicon Armies for Kids giveaway game, this time it's Medieval Warfare. After playing this game, all the kids in the game take home two armies and some extra goodies to play with their friends. Gamers 10 and under only. The HAWKs wish to thank the gamers whose donations made this game possible.
S20:625 BLACK HAWK DOWN! MOGADISHU with Danny McKnight
Saturday, 8:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 24, Location: Commonwealth: CW-25
GM: Peter Panzeri Sponsor: Miniature Building Authority, Prize: From MBA Period: Modern, Scale: 28mm, Rules: RANGER RULES! by Pete Panzeri
Description: Join "RANGER SIX" COL (Rtd) Danny McKnight for MBA's "MOGADISHU DOWN." TASK FORCE RANGER vs. Somali fighters. THIS EVENT is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Starting with a toast and tribute to the fallen warriors and commencing with a fast-paced simulation of unpredictable Random events and unprecedented historical commentary. Exciting for both spectators and participants alike.
S20:219 Presidential Race 2020
Saturday, 8:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-11
GM: John Currin Sponsor: None, Prize: Miniatures Period: Modern, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Zombie Apocalypse
Description: The country has fractured into red states and blue states. Amidst the chaos a zombie apocalypse has broken out. Presidents Trump of the Red States of America and Clinton of the Blue States of America both realize their best chance for survival is to flee to the second White House. Who will win the race? Come play in our fast, fun game with over 1000 zombies on the table. This game is a cooperative competitive game with lots of opportunities to help or harm your fellow survivors. No players below 13 due to slight adult humor.
As usual, I'll simply list the events that catch my eye (and there are a bunch).
For the Gnome Wars fans, Friday at 7, Jim will be running a traditional game on the MBA Castle board, Saturday 2pm, HMGS Award-Winning Gamemaster Mike Lung will run a Gnomish Western game, and I, the ever-lovable ViscountEric, has the great pleasure in hosting the Gnomish Joust at 7pm Saturday night.
Note: Many of these games are run multiple times during the weekend. Feel free to look through the PEL, here to look for alternative times (it is a searchable pdf!)
T09:557 Bombardment of Ancona
Thursday, 9:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-42 GM: Brian Dewitt & NOVAG Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: World War I, Scale: 1/3000th, Rules: When Dreadnoughts Ruled the Seas
Description: On May 24, 1915 the bulk of the Austro-Hungarian navy sailed for the Italian Adriatic to bombard in response to Italy declaring war on Austria-Hungary the day before. This scenario assumed the Italian fleet sails in response. Historically, the Austro-Hungarian fleet bombarded
several cities around the Province of Ancona, especially damaging the port town of Ancona while the Italian fleet stayed in port.
T10:532 Archaeology Bites
Thursday, 10:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-25 GM: Jim McWee & MBA
Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Modern-sort of, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Dino Wars!
Description: Something strange is happening on the jungle island of Isla Nublar days after an archaeological team discovered an ancient circle. Soon afterward livestock started vanishing then farmers were reported missing. Villagers fled to the port with stories of creatures attacking and dragging victims off into the jungle never to be seen again. Fortunately, your team of mercenaries are in port investigating the disappearance of the Ingen team, can you determine what is happening and put a stop to it? Must be 12 or older to play.
T10:540 Assault On Dracula's Castle — Theme
Thursday, 10:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-25 GM: Peter Panzeri & MBA Sponsor: Miniature Building Authority, Prize: MBA Prizes Period: Victorian Sci-Fi, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Wicked Witch Rules
Description: Just when Count Dracula and his minions all felt it was safe enough to depart from his fortress and prey upon the population... The teams of slayers (including van Helsing, Holmes, Lincoln and Buffy) All converge on the Castle Dracula For a Battle Royale of Skills, special weapons and courage vs. cunning plans, Evil tricks & Supernatural Powers.. A bloody fast-paced game of Random events, hats, songs, cheers, funny accents, and mayhem. What's not to love?
T14:539 Gnome Wars: In the Shadow of the Castle Elmore
Thursday, 2:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-24 GM: Jim Stanton & MBA Sponsor: Miniature Building Authority, Prize: YES! Period: GNOMES!, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Gnome Wars
Description: As dawn breaks upon Elmore's Castle, the allies awake to a strange stillness in the village outside the walls. Shadows dart in between the buildings in silence. The sudden appearance of figures materializing out of the morning mist causes the hair on the back of Havildar Ishar Singh neck to stand up. Singh and the 36th Sikhs are in for a wild morning. Again the call rigs out in Castle Elmore, "To the walls gnomes, to the walls!" Any player Bringing a painted 320 point unit from Brigade Games Gnomes at War line do not need to pre-register. No one under 12 without a playing adult with Parent/child teams encouraged.
T16:586 The Last Kids on Earth
Thursday, 4:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-65 GM: James Reynolds & ODGWSponsor: Old Dominion GameWorks, Prize: snacks Period: Post-Apocalyptic, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Mein Zombie
Description: Life after the zombie apocalypse is pretty good for 13-year-old Jack Sullivan: he lives in a mind-clobberingly cool tree fort with his best friends, speeds through town playing Real-Life Mario Kart, has a crew of monster buddies, battles zombies on the regular, and generally treats life like it s a videogame! Of Course, even a master of the apocalypse needs some grub, and a run for snacks is not a walk in the park when you have to deal with zombies and weird monsters. Rules Taught / Beginners Welcomed! Kids game
T19:477 The Great Idontnorod Glacier Race
Thursday, 7:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-74 GM: David Cook & HAWKS Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Pulp, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Future Race
Description: It's snowing in July! Sign up for that great test of skill, courage, and improbable luck -- the Idontnorod Glacier race. Take command of a fine-tuned and completely unsuitable racing machine in the annual dash across the perilously melting Muttley Glacier. Use speed and evil cunning to be first across the finish line or the last racer standing, whichever comes first. There might even be trophies! Young children with adult okay. Rules will be taught.
F09:456 Philippines 1941
Friday, 9:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-62 GM: Buck Surdu & HAWKS
Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: World War II, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Combat Patrol (TM): WWII
Description: Japanese advance relentlessly toward Bataan. American infantry are desperate to hold until relief arrives, but that is looking less and less likely. Supplies and ammunition are low, but the Americans are determined to stop the Japanese at a small creek. Off in the distance, the Americans can hear the sound of engines. Do the Japanese have tanks? The game features the unique, streamlined mechanics of Combat Patrol(TM): WWII. Younger players welcome with a participating adult. No booze, please.
F09:213 The Seven Deadly Samurai Sisters
Friday, 9:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Heritage: HR-42 GM: Kalissa Skibicki Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Medieval, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Ronin
Description: A local Tokugawa Shogunate wants to take out the rebellious Takeko sisters, Onna Musha, who have offended him greatly. The punishment is death. The Shogunate has sent out a warrant for their arrest with a high bounty. Local and foreign bounty hunters search for them at their last seen local. Whether all parties work together is another thing. Test out your skills in 1600's Japan with a game of Ronin.
F10:542 Indiana Jones In Cairo 1939 — Theme
Friday, 10:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 16, Location: Commonwealth: CW-25 GM: Peter Panzeri & MBA
Sponsor: Miniature Building Authority, Prize: MBA PRIZES Period: World War II, Scale: 28mm, Rules: RANGER RULES!
Description: Based on the famous pre-WW2 era film. Can Jones navigate many forces out to help him or kill him (some both) and keep the secrets of the lost ark from being stolen. A million things may go wrong. A bloody fast-paced game of Random events and double-crossing mayhem. What's not to love?
F10:228 Test of Honour - Battle for the Shogunate
Friday, 10:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-44, 54GM: David Hill Sponsor: Your Hobby Place Ltd., Prize: None Period: Samurai, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Test of Honour
Description: Test of Honour is a fun, fast paced 28mm miniature samurai skirmish game. Ninjas, monks, peasants, ronin and, of course, honourable samurai! Do you have what it takes to lead your clan to victory? Easy to play, rules will be taught, kids welcome with accompanying adult and all miniatures/materials supplied.
F11:485 Not Another Water Stop
Friday, 11:00 AM, 2 hrs, Players: 10, Location: Commonwealth: CW-61 GM: James Nickle & HAWKS Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Western, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Blood and Swash
Description: A train in wild west must make a stop for wood and water. All aboard know this is a dangerous time as so many bandits and never do wells often lurk about. Bullets and fists will fly in the swirling melee that is to come.
F14:480 In the Deepest Congo — Theme
Friday, 2:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-75 GM: Don Hogge & HAWKS
Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Colonial, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Congo
Description: Africa, the dark and mysterious continent; what adventures await those bold enough to venture into its vast jungle? Conflicting claims on the riches of the dark continent set the stage for great adventure. Who will win fame and fortune and who will return home in disgrace? Europeans, Arabs, and natives all compete against each other. Come and lead a column in search of fame and fortune, or to defend your homeland from bumbling European explorers. Gamers under the age of 14 are welcome with an adult.
F14:192 Seize the fuel station!
Friday, 2:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Heritage: HR-62 GM: William Stec Sponsor: None, Prize: Ship miniature Period: SciFi, Scale: Other, Rules: Full Thrust Lite
Description: The ESU is preparing an assault on the strategic system of Chi Draconis, which is an NAC stronghold. To facilitate this, the ESU needs to capture a nearby fuel refinery station. Unfortunately, there are NAC forces in the area. Can the ESU destroy or drive off the NAC defenders, or will NAC forces prevail and save the station? This is an introductory level game of Full Thrust, using the Full Thrust Lite rules. Beginners to veterans are welcome. Children 10 years or older are welcome with an accompanying adult.
F15:303 Picnic Panic Walk Up Demo (Kid Friendly)
Friday, 3:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-53 GM: Ben Rubin
Sponsor: Stonegate Forge, Prize: None Period: Fantasy, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Picnic Panic
Description: Come try Picnic Panic, the game of ant warfare. Command a tribe of ants, each with its own unique abilities and advantages, as you wage war over a treasure trove of candy left by careless humans. Play as the noble firstborn, the strong horned ants, the undead black ants, or the hard fighting, hard partying nomants. Eat the candy you capture. Fast-play, easy to learn introduction to the hobby. Adults welcome with playing child. No ticket required.
F18:261 Ordeal at Owikokorero (German South-West Africa, 1904)
Friday, 6:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-15 GM: Roy Jones Sponsor: Recreational Conflict, Prize: German Southwest-Africa Miniatures Period: Colonial, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Sword and the Flame (Modified)
Description: It's a reconnaissance mission, but the Schutztruppen, machine gunners and Marines of the Recon Detachment are looking for a fight. So are Herero riflemen, expertly concealed in the bush. Can the Germans get in close, get their intel and get out alive, or will the Heroes annihilate the Recon Detachment? From the scenario book "The Herero War". More at: www.hererowars.com.
F19:606 A Hot Day of Death in the Cavaliere de Strada: A Mad Maximillian 1934 Adventure
Friday, 7:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 12, Location: Heritage: HR-23 GM: Walt O'Hara & Second Saturday Scrum Club Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Pulp, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Mad Maximillian 1934 (Grande Tour Expansion)
Description: Inspired by the chariot races of ancient Rome, the modern Autodrome excites the same passions from its audience with death-defying feats from its modern-day charioteers, the Cavaliere de Strada! Come test your mettle and your metal in Il Duce's Grand Arena of Death! This is the first scenario of the Grand Tour Supplement for Mad Maximillian 1934, which should be released later this year. There will be linked follow up games in the campaign at future events
F19:457 Epic Hoth Extravaganza
Friday, 7:00 PM, 5 hrs, Players: 14, Location: Commonwealth: CW-61, 62, 63
GM: Buck Surdu & HAWKS Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: SciFi, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Combat Patrol (TM): WWII
Description: The Empire has located the rebel base on Hoth. This 14-player extravaganza uses the Star Wars supplement to Combat Patrol(TM): WWII. Take on the role of attacking Snowtroopers, AT-ATs, and AT-STs fighting through several lines of trenches to blow up the power generator and capture the rebels inside the hangar complex before the heroes of the rebellion escape. Or take on the role of defending rebels fighting trench-by-trench and room-by-room within the caverns and tunnels under the hangar. Younger players welcome with a participating adult. No booze, please.
F19:604 For the Love of Plunder — Theme
Friday, 7:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Heritage: HR-36 GM: Tim Reiners & Rogues
Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Age of Piracy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Blood and Plunder
Description: The treasure is out there somewhere but it won't be that easy. Your oppenents also are looking for the treasure and will do anything to get it. Can you get their first and take them out in the process? Enjoy a casual Blood and Plunder land and water game for everyone to learn and enjoy.
F19:538 Gnome Wars: In the Shadow of the Castle Elmore
Friday, 7:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-24 GM: James Stanton & MBA
Sponsor: Miniature Building Authority, Prize: YES! Period: GNOMES!, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Gnome Wars
Description: As dawn breaks upon Elmore's Castle, the allies awake to a strange stillness in the village outside the walls. Shadows dart in between the buildings in silence. The sudden appearance of figures materializing out of the morning mist causes the hair on the back of Havildar Ishar Singh neck to stand up. Singh and the 36th Sikhs are in for a wild morning. Again the call rigs out in Castle Elmore, "To the walls gnomes, to the walls!" Any player Bringing a painted 320 point unit from Brigade Games Gnomes at War line do not need to pre-register. No one under 12 without a playing adult with Parent/child teams encouraged.
F19:133 Let It Go, Rasputin: Frozen and Anastasia the Wargame
Friday, 7:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 12, Location: Commonwealth: CW-55 GM: Nick Wasileski
Sponsor: Brigade Games & Cigar Box Battle Mats, Prize: The Wazzi Award & Discounts
Period: Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Astounding Tales
Description: The 7th Annual Historicon Musical Wargame! A mash-up of two ice-bound musicals. In the frozen north, adorkable Ana teams up with her sister Elsa, a merchant, a hot guy, and a snow man to take on villains such as & her sister Elsa, a merchant, a hot guy, and a snow man. Meanwhile, can the Czar's only heir find happiness and avoid the true cause of the Russian Revolution: an undead sorcerer and his talking bat? Strong element of role-playing. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
F19:137 Those who are about to die salute you
Friday, 7:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-53 GM: Marc Garrett
Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Ancients, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Sons of Mars
Description: Join a ludus, train your gladiator, and fight for your life in a Roman arena in Sons of Mars, quick-play gladiator skirmish rules. Rumor has it a war elephant will enter the fray. We had a waiting list at Cold Wars, so sign up early! "Are you not entertained? Is this not why you are here?"
S09:170 Escape the Death Star
Saturday, 9:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Heritage: HR-56 GM: Jeffrey Hoffman Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: SciFi, Scale: 30mm, Rules: Star Wars Minatures
Description: A crazy old wizard, scruffy nerf herder, walking carpet, cocky kid and two loyal droids find themselves trapped inside the greatest weapon ever devised by the Empire. Can this rag-tag, but spirited bunch of adventurers rescue a princess and escape the Death Star? Not if Jeff Vader and Mr. Stevens, head of catering, have anything to say about it. That kind of thing only happens in the movies. Children under 10 years welcome with adult.
S09:488 Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
Saturday, 9:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-72 GM: Sam Fuson & HAWKS
Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Early 20th Century, Scale: 28mm, Rules: GASLIGHT
Description: A classic Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes mystery is brought to you in miniature. Sherlock Holmes and his allies must figure out who stole the Blue Carbuncle and who assisted the thieves. Lots of questions which the players figure out as they gather clues that help their team achieve group objectives. Lots of twists and turns for all. Easy to play, not so easy to figure out. Players under 13 welcome with a playing adult.
S09:470 The First Boer War: Will the mail get through?
Saturday, 9:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-73 GM: David Wood & HAWKS Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: 19th Century, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Combat Patrol (TM) - British Colonial Variant
Description: A mail escort on its way to Newcastle had been attacked by the Boers. Will the British hold the field? Or the Boers overwhelm them? Players control sections of infantry in this short, sharp engagement. Combat Patrol uses cards to resolve not only activation but combat. This is a very fast, dice-less, and chartless, but not simplistic, system.
S10:143 Have Gun Will Travel - Kid's and Parents Game
Saturday, 10:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 2 , Location: Commonwealth: CW-52 GM: Marie Hubley
Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Western, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Rules with No Name
Description: Have Gun Will Travel Kid's Game - Play real old west bounty hunters, detectives, marshals and rangers (such as Bass Reeves, Tom Horn and Charlie Siringo) while they travel the 1950's "Have Gun Will Travel" game board to your outlaw's town. This is a town where anything and everything can happen to a body in the west, and you just got into town. If you like the passion and heat of the west then disembark at the stagecoach station in pursuit of your outlaws on a sprawling western game board set amongst the gold rush. Fast lively action, fun and a spectacular western game board guaranteed for all! Children and Parents welcome.
S12:281 A Very British Civil War: Hadrian's Wall 1938
Saturday, 12:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-51 GM: John Kerstetter Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Inter-War, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Trench Wars (Modified)
Description: Late 1938 Sir Oswald Mosley's British Union of Fascists lead a punitive expedition against the Breakaway Republic of Scotland. The Scots defend their boarder with a defensive line near the ancient ruins of Hadrian's Wall.
S13:463 Skirmish at Schlegel's Farm (Kid's Game)
Saturday, 1:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-75 GM: Eric Schlegel & HAWKS Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: American Civil War, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Home
Description: The Yanks and Rebs are hungry and Schlegel's Farm has abundant livestock. Who will control the farm and feast tonight and who will go to bed with an empty belly? Game is designed for kids, but adults welcome with a playing child.
S13:134 The Creatures of Croatoan: A School of Night Adventure, Virginia 1590
Saturday, 1:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 10, Location: Heritage: HR-33 GM: Jeffrey Wasileski Sponsor: Brigade Games & Cigar Box Battle Mats, Prize: Discounts Period: Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Frostgrave/Ghost Archipelago modified
Description: In an Elizabethan world in which magic is real, in 1587, a secret society, the School of Night, planted a colony on Roanoke Island for its own dark purposes. Governor John White, sent to England to gain aid for the failing colony, returned after three years to find the colony had vanished and only the word Croatoan carved in a nearby tree. Factions in the secret arcane war now are now searching the mysterious islands of the Outer Banks to discover the fate of the Lost Colony. Strong element of role-playing.
S14:226 Colonial Marines vs. Aliens vs. Predator — Theme
Saturday, 2:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Heritage: HR-24 GM: Brendan Watts Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: SciFi, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Beer and Pretzels Space Marines
Description: Colonial Marines attempt a jungle rescue only to find interference from Xenomorphs and Weyland Yutani mercenaries with all being stalked by an alien Predator.
S14:201 BREW UP IN BENZHEEN! 28mm GIJOE GAME
Saturday, 2:00 PM, 5 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Heritage: HR-56 GM: Jayson Gardner Sponsor: AOH, Prize: Prizes will be awarded! Period: Pulp, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Modified Where Heroes Dare!
Description: The Emir of Benzheen has sought military intervention to quell a rebellion in his oil rich land. The Joe team, October Guard, Iron Grenadiers and Cobra all supply armored forces unaware that the Emir is pitting them against each other to determine who will receive his military contract! No players under 16, players wishing to bring their own forces please contact me at doctormerkury@yahoo.com before the game. Rules will be taught, no experts needed!
S14:272 Island Towers of the Terror Folk — Theme
Saturday, 2:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Vine: VN-3 GM: Paul Duggan Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Frostgrave: Ghost Archipelago
Description: Journey to the towering jungle-covered islands of the Terror Folk in search of lost treasure. Who are the mysterious Terror Folk? Not the human tribesmen, and not the snake people, and not the explorers from far away: they have all come in search of something special, hidden high atop the mountainous jungle-covered Islands of the Ghost Archipelago. It will take a while to climb so high: if only you could fly...
S14:273 Showdown at Hogswallow Creek
Saturday, 2:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Heritage: HR-13
GM: Award-Winning HMGS GM Michael Lung
Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Western, Scale: 28mm, Rules: How the West Was Gnomed (a Gnome Wars variant)
Description: The Razorback Gang is back in town and fixin' to stir up some trouble. Help Sherriff Chuck E. Cheese, Deputy Dog and the citizens of Hogswallow Creek show those rascals who is boss in this town.
S14:461 War and Peace...and Zombies
Saturday, 2:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-71
GM: Gregory Priebe & HAWKS Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Napoleonic - Horror, Scale: 28mm, Rules: GASLIGHT
Description: The year is 1812 and Napoleon's once great army is now in retreat following the invasion of Russia. Can you guide your ragged band of French stragglers to safety in the face of Russian patrols, freezing temperatures and your own fallen comrades raised from the dead by the curse of a vengeful Haitian priestess? Rules will be taught. Young gamers are welcome with a playing adult.
S15:491 Dungeon Hack: Caverns of Tegel Manor
Saturday, 3:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-61
GM: Noah Guilbault & HAWKS
Sponsor: None, Prize: None
Period: Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Dungeon Hack+
Description: A mysterious manor-fortress, apparently unaffected by the ravages of time, has recently appeared where once stood ruins. Its approach is treacherous, but the caverns beneath it seem more accessible. Players control their own adventuring parties (and their opponent's monsters) that seek to cut path to the manor and the untold riches within. Get powered-up with magical loot, battle monstrous beasts, thwart rival groups, and discover the secrets that lurk below Tegel Manor. Ages 12+ welcome.
S15:474 Plastic Pirates Prance through Palms — Theme
Saturday, 3:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-62
GM: Geoff Graff & HAWKS Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Age of Piracy, Scale: 40mm, Rules: Plastic Pirates
Description: The Islander Princess has been found (captured) by the townspeople, and they are willing to return her, for a reward. The Pirates have heard about this trade, and want their share, which is really all shares. Once again there is martial mayhem in the Caribbean.
S19:202 Gnome Jousting Tournament
Saturday, 7:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 36, Location: Heritage: HR-41
GM: Eric Jacobson
Sponsor: Brigade Games, Prize: GNOMES!
Period: Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Gnome Wars, Gnome Jousting
Description: Hear ye, hear ye! All are invited to participate in the grand return of the Gnome Joust to Historicon! Rules taught, quick, easy, FUN! PRIZES!!. No one under 10 without a playing adult.
S19:495 HAWKs Armies for Kids Game - Medieval
Saturday, 7:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Commonwealth: CW-76
GM: Chris Johnson & HAWKS Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Medieval, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Milk and Cookies Rules for Battles
Description: The HAWKs annual Historicon Armies for Kids giveaway game, this time it's Medieval Warfare. After playing this game, all the kids in the game take home two armies and some extra goodies to play with their friends. Gamers 10 and under only. The HAWKs wish to thank the gamers whose donations made this game possible.
S20:625 BLACK HAWK DOWN! MOGADISHU with Danny McKnight
Saturday, 8:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 24, Location: Commonwealth: CW-25
GM: Peter Panzeri Sponsor: Miniature Building Authority, Prize: From MBA Period: Modern, Scale: 28mm, Rules: RANGER RULES! by Pete Panzeri
Description: Join "RANGER SIX" COL (Rtd) Danny McKnight for MBA's "MOGADISHU DOWN." TASK FORCE RANGER vs. Somali fighters. THIS EVENT is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Starting with a toast and tribute to the fallen warriors and commencing with a fast-paced simulation of unpredictable Random events and unprecedented historical commentary. Exciting for both spectators and participants alike.
S20:219 Presidential Race 2020
Saturday, 8:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Commonwealth: CW-11
GM: John Currin Sponsor: None, Prize: Miniatures Period: Modern, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Zombie Apocalypse
Description: The country has fractured into red states and blue states. Amidst the chaos a zombie apocalypse has broken out. Presidents Trump of the Red States of America and Clinton of the Blue States of America both realize their best chance for survival is to flee to the second White House. Who will win the race? Come play in our fast, fun game with over 1000 zombies on the table. This game is a cooperative competitive game with lots of opportunities to help or harm your fellow survivors. No players below 13 due to slight adult humor.
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