After what felt like an eternity, a shred of hope emerges from the fury which is COVID-19.
HMGS has released the Preliminary Events List (PEL) for Historicon 2021, November 11-14 at the Valley Forge Convention Center, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Note 9/20/21: HMGS just announced that as of now, masks will be required to attend the convention, regardless of vaccination status.
As I always do, I post the events that catch my eye. The two Gnome events are in a bit larger font.
THURSDAY
T10:101 Mission in Wassissi - The Reverend Jenkin's Mission Thursday, 10:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Laurell: LA-7 GM: Graham Wilkinson Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Colonial, Scale: 28mm, Rules: CONGO - Adventures in the Heart of Africa Masks Required? Yes
T10:101 Mission in Wassissi - The Reverend Jenkin's Mission Thursday, 10:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Laurell: LA-7 GM: Graham Wilkinson Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Colonial, Scale: 28mm, Rules: CONGO - Adventures in the Heart of Africa Masks Required? Yes
Description: The year is 1881 and Major McIntosh has arrived in British
Wassissi where the drums speak of trouble as Arab raiders, supported by
some local tribes, have erupted into the north of the territory and The
fresh, young Major is charged with moving from his base on the eastern
bank of the River Kambobo northwards to the remove the troublemakers.
Scenario 1: Major McIntosh has reached the Reverend Jenkins Mission to
await the arrival of HMS Tetse with additional supplies for the journey
north. The local witch doctor Mwanganga feels threatened by the
Reverend's "magic" medicines so has used his own 'powers' to stir up the
local tribe into attacking the mission. What will the Major Do? Game 1 of
3.
T10:125 VSF Race in the Old West — Theme
Thursday, 10:00 AM, 2 hrs, Players: 12, Location: Adams: AD-2
GM: Jon Lundberg
Sponsor: None, Prize: None
Period: SciFi, Scale: 28mm, Rules: VSF Races
Masks Required? No
Description: A light opening game racing Victorian Sci Fi contraptions. This
runs every con timed to end in time to make it to the dealer hall. Enjoy a
fast paced and light hearted. Younger children should be accompanied by
an adult.
T12:209 Escape from the Lake House
Thursday, 12:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Laurell Foyer: LF-2
GM: Jim McWee
Sponsor: None, Prize: None
Period: Horror, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Don't Look Back
Masks Required? No
Description: The weather is great, drinks are flowing, and the tunes are
blaring, what a perfect night at the lake...taking a break from the party
your group goes for a stroll returning a short time later only to discover all
the guests have been brutally murdered! The killer is out there, stalking
you, your only hope is to escape in your friend's car but where are the
keys!?!? Players under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
T14:235 Debacle at Makanda
Thursday, 2:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Grand Ballroom: GB-11
GM: Kim Allman
Sponsor: None, Prize: None
Period: Colonial, Scale: 28mm, Rules: The Men Who Would Be Kings
Masks Required? No
Description: 17 August 1891; Tasked with quelling the Wahehe Rebellion,
Colonel Emil Von Zelewski of the German East African colonial army
marches into the Tanzanian interior destroying villages that support the
rebels. Coming upon another village, the colonel gives the order to attack.
Suddenly there is the pounding of war drums and a great shout of Wahehe
warriors. Rules will be taught, and minor age players allowed with
participating adult. The Men Who Would Be Kings is a fun, fast, easy to
learn rule system for the Colonial Era. This is the first of a linked series of
games that will be run during the convention tracking the events of the
Wahehe Rebellion.
T19:432 Alien's vs Predators
Thursday, 7:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Radnor: RD-1
GM: Bob Edoo & Del-Val Gamers
Sponsor: None, Prize: None
Period: SciFi, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Aliens vs Predators
Masks Required? No
Description: Come join in the worst nightmare, where humans are caught
between the epic battle of Aliens vs Predators. Rules Taught.
T19:174 Sitting on the dock of the Bay
Thursday, 7:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 12, Location: Grand Ballroom: GB-14
GM: Michael Konwinski
Sponsor: 5 Guys and a Lawyer, Prize: None
Period: Pulp, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Mad Dogs with Guns
Masks Required? No
Description: For you and your gang of fellow importers, your Ship has
come in. Now, all you have to do is to unload, and transport the cargo to
your Distribution facilities. Your competitors were not so lucky, and MAY
want to relieve you of some of your good fortune.
T19:563 The Trenches of Onganjira (German South West
Africa, 1904)
Thursday, 7:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Buchanan: BU-4
GM: Roy Jones & NOVAG
Sponsor: Recreational Conflict, Prize: None
Period: Colonial, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Sword and the Flame (Modified)
Masks Required? No
Description: The German Main Column is trying to destroy Herero forces
based in the valley of the Onganjira. The Hereros have blocked the valley
at its narrowest section with a fortified trench line. As the Germans try to
outflank the line, entrenched Hereros open fire and charge out! It's a
melee and a gunfight at Onganjira. Bring your wits, plenty of ammo, and
as much guts as you've got - this ain't gonna be no picnic, bud! From the
scenario book "The Herero War". More at: https://www.hererowars.com.
FRIDAY
F09:436 Wars of Ozz
Friday, 9:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Franklin: FR-2
GM: Buck Surdu & HAWKS
Sponsor: None, Prize: None
Period: Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Wars of Ozz
Masks Required? No
Description: Wars of Ozz is a black-powder, fantasy, massed battle game
set in a post-apocalyptic world inspired by the Baum books. Enjoy the
unique and dynamic mechanics of these exciting rules. Command brigades
of Munchkins, Winkies, Gillikins, Nomes, Quadlings, or the Land of Harvest
and enjoy these wonderful figures by Old Glory. Rules will be taught.
Younger gamers welcome with a playing adult.
F15:629 Gnome Wars: The Joust
Friday, 3:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 30, Location: Maple/Juniper: MJ-1
GM: James Stanton & HMGS Next Gen
Sponsor: Teachers Program, Prize: Gnomes!
Period: Gnomes!, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Modified To Cry a Joust
Masks Required? No
Description: Come and try your luck in the Gnome Joust. Rules Taught,
Quick, Easy. FUN!!! No one under 14 without a playing adult. Players are
encouraged to bring their own mount, but it is not required.
F19:325 Membership Meeting
Friday, 7:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 50, Location: Magnolia: MG-1
GM: Joby Miller & HMGS
Sponsor: None, Prize: None
Period: Other, Scale: Other, Rules: Roberts Rules of Order
Masks Required?
Description: 2021 Annual Historicon HMGS Membership Meeting. Open to
all members.
F19:149 It Isn't Christmas Until Hans Gruber Falls from
Nakatomi Tower
Friday, 7:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 9, Location: Laurell: LA-6
GM: Jeffrey Wasileski
Sponsor: Brigade Games & Cigar Box Battle Mats, Prize: Discount coupon
Period: Modern, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Stargrave modified
Masks Required? No
Description: Based on everyone's favorite Christmas movie. NYC
Policeman John McClane has flown to the coast, to have a few laughs,
hoping to reunite with his estranged wife Holly. But his holiday plans are
spoiled when exceptional thief Hans Gruber and his gang seize the
Nakatomi Tower. Can John and Holly reunite despite rampaging terrorists,
clueless LAPD, trigger-happy FBI agents, and obnoxious reporters?
F19:564 Ordeal at Owikokorero (German South West Africa,
1904)
Friday, 7:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Buchanan: BU-4
GM: Roy Jones & NOVAG
Sponsor: Recreational Conflict, Prize: None
Period: Colonial, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Sword and the Flame (Modified)
Masks Required? No
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 Hereros
annihilate the Recon Detachment? From the scenario book "The Herero
War". More at: https://www.hererowars.com.
F19:468 The Siege of COVID Castle, November 1187
Friday, 7:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Maple/Juniper: MJ-1&2
GM: Mike Fatovic & HMGS Next Gen
Sponsor: None, Prize: None
Period: Medieval, Scale: 54mm, Rules: Tactica Siege
Masks Required? No
Description: After the surrender of Jerusalem by the Crusaders, a terrible
outbreak of a plague started to take place, now occupied by the Saracens.
Saladin has received word from one of his Imam's that a potion exists, as
well as the wizard who developed it, and both are at the COVID Castle.
Saladin must take the castle to save his kingdom. Will the Crusaders be
able to hold the walls and keep control of the potion? You decide.
SATURDAY
S09:454 Sherlock Holmes & The Crime of the Century
Saturday, 9:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Franklin: FR-4
GM: Sam Fuson & HAWKS
Sponsor: None, Prize: None
Period: Pulp, Scale: 28mm, Rules: GASLIGHT
Masks Required? No
Description: Holmes with Dr. Watson are overwhelmed by a flurry of
crimes. Can you figure out the clues to make Law Enforcement win or do
the criminals win the day? Mystery crime solving game, where clues come
in many forms for both the Law and the Lawless. Lots of action, puzzles to
solve. Fun for all!
S09:288 Wars of Ozz
Saturday, 9:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Laurell: LA-13
GM: Scott Hansen
Sponsor: None, Prize: None
Period: Napoleonic, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Wars of Ozz
Masks Required? No
Description: We're off to fight the Wizard! Munchkins, Gillikens, Winkies
and Quadlings battle in the land of Ozz. Rules by Buck Surdu, figures by
Old Glory
10:312 Blood & Valor - Learn to Play
Saturday, 10:00 AM, 2 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Liberty: LI-1
GM: Christopher Grau
Sponsor: None, Prize: None
Period: World War I, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Blood & Valor
Masks Required? Yes
Description: Come and learn to play Blood & Valor, a skirmish level game
set during the conflicts of the Great War. Produced by Firelock Games,
those familiar with Blood & Plunder will feel at home with this game's
mechanics, but no prior game experience is required.
S10:625 Invitation to Plunder
Saturday, 10:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Radnor: RD-2
GM: Roland Young & Yellow Worm Gaming Society
Sponsor: None, Prize: None
Period: Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Frostgrave
Masks Required? No
Description: News of a recently unearthed dungeon complex has made its
way to several wizards guilds. As warbands scramble to the location in
search of fame and fortune, one must wonder. Was such a discovery
shared in earnest, or is there a more sinister reason for such a leak?
There's only one way to find out.
S13:287 Wars of Ozz
Saturday, 1:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Laurell: LA-13
GM: Scott Hansen
Sponsor: None, Prize: None
Period: Napoleonic, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Wars of Ozz
Masks Required? No
Description: We're off to fight the Wizard! Munchkins, Gillikens, Winkies
and Quadlings battle in the land of Ozz. Rules by Buck Surdu, figures by
Old Glory
S14:107 Chaos in Port Royal
Saturday, 2:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 7, Location: Washington: WA-3
GM: victor hiris
Sponsor: None, Prize: Winner receives a sloop from firelock games.
Period: Age of Piracy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: blood and plunder
Masks Required? No
Description: The 7 factions of blood and plunder try to capture the pirate
haven of Port Royal.
S14:458 Plastic Pirates Plunder Picnic
Saturday, 2:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Franklin: FR-3
GM: Geoffrey Graff & HAWKS
Sponsor: None, Prize: None
Period: Age of Piracy, Scale: 40mm Legos, Rules: PlasticPirates
Masks Required? No
Description: Captain Ogle and his crew have been at sea for 3 months. All
they have to eat is moldy bread and rancid meat. The lesser of two
weevils? The town picnic is Saturday, and the Pirates are inviting
themselves! We all know the mayhem that will occur. A game for the
younger set, although reading will be useful.
S14:504 Rorke's Drift, January 22nd, 1879
Saturday, 2:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 5, Location: Ross: RO-1
GM: Edward Harding & LARD America
Sponsor: None, Prize: None
Period: Colonial, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Sharpes Practice 2
Masks Required? No
Description: As the British defenders can you repeat history and hold off
the Zulu hoards or as the Zulus can you finish off the small British garrison
and bring more glory to the Zulu nation
S17:490 HMGS Education Grant Program Overview
Saturday, 5:00 PM, 1 hrs, Players: 20, Location: Maple/Juniper: MJ-4
GM: Jim Stanton & HMGS Next Gen
Sponsor: None, Prize: None
Period: Other, Scale: Other, Rules: Education Grant Policy
Masks Required? No
Description: Join us for a rundown of how the HMGS Education Grant
Program works and what you need to do to apply for a grant. Teachers
welcome
S19:464 For a Few Tusks More - A Congo Adventure
Saturday, 7:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Franklin: FR-3
GM: Don Hogge & HAWKS
Sponsor: None, Prize: None
Period: Colonial, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Congo
Masks Required? No
Description: Who has not heard of the legendary Elephant Graveyard?
That mystical place that beckons dying elephants to their final resting
place. Apparently everyone has and they are all slugging their way through
the Congo jungle to be the first to actually find its location; not to
mention, claiming its riches for themselves. Is the graveyard a myth? Or is
there some truth to the legends? There's only one way to find out. Kids
under 14 welcome with an adult.
S19:486 Gnome Wars: The Battle of the Bees
Saturday, 7:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Maple/Juniper: MJ-4
GM: Jim Stanton & HMGS Next Gen
Sponsor: None, Prize: None
Period: Gnomes, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Gnome Wars
Masks Required? No
Description: A combined force of Indian and British troops will attempt to
drive the Germans from the rail station on the outskirts of Tanga. After
landing on the beach, the Allies must approach Tanga through a wooded
area that is home to some African Killer Bees. Let's hope loud noises don't
startle them. Anyone bringing a painted 300-point Gnome unit from
Brigade Games does not have to pre-register. No one under 14 without a
playing adult. Father/son teams are encouraged.
S19:527 Lt. George Patton shoots it out with Pancho Villa
Saturday, 7:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Grand Ballroom: GB-7
GM: Mark Fastoso & Little Wars TV
Sponsor: None, Prize: None
Period: World War I, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Ruthless
Masks Required? No
Description: Second Lieutenant George S. Patton is a young, aggressive
officer on Blackjack Pershing's Staff hunting for Pancho Villa. Ordered to
lead a foraging expedition in three Dodge Touring Cars, Patton finds himself hot on the trail of one of Villa's senior leaders. After searching
several farms Patton and his men engage them in a swirling gunfight.
S20:296 Roman Chariot Race
Saturday, 8:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 12, Location: Harrisburg: HA-1
GM: William Chappell
Sponsor: None, Prize: Laurel Wreath and Medal or Scepter
Period: Ancients, Scale: 54mm, Rules: Roman Circus by Brian DeWitt
Masks Required? Yes
Description: Thrills, chills, and spills in the 1st Century equivalent of
NASCAR, with attitude. Drive your chariot around a 12 foot track. Are you
Ben Hur (Good)? or Messala (Bad)? There are no laws in the Hippodrome!
See if you have what it takes to cross the finish line in your chariot. Only
one person gets to wear the laurel wreath and walk away with the gold
medal. The Best Roman gets the Scepter!
S20:180 Trench Wars: Mexico 1917--Can You Hear The
Drums Fernando--An HMGS War College Game — Theme
Saturday, 8:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 12, Location: Bar Foyer: BF-1
GM: Frank Luberti
Sponsor: HMGS War College, Prize: None
Period: World War I, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Trench Wars
Masks Required? No
Description: Mexico accepts the terms of the Zimmermann Telegram and
enters the war against the U.S. Who does Germany send to help the
Mexicans cross the Rio Grande: their hero from Africa, Paul Von Lettow Vorbeck and his askaris. Will a Zeppelin also show up? Come play and find
out. A what if scenario featuring the Trench Wars rules. No charts, just a
few dice and a ruler per player. Novices, children with adults, rules lawyers
and GMs looking for revenge welcome. Parent/Child teams and fans of
ABBA welcome.
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