The Fall-In! 2022 Preliminary Events List is UP!

 We must be getting back to normal, as we finally have the proper con rotation for HMGS cons.

HMGS has released the Preliminary Events List (PEL) for Fall-In! 2022, November 4-6, 2022 at the Wyhdham Resort and Convention Center (Formerly HOST) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

As with most HMGS cons, I'll post all the cool games I found in the PEL, as well as the best of the Hobby U painting/modelling courses (Events start with "HU"), and two very special War College presentations.  I haven't listed any games listed under boardgames, but I'm impressed by the schedule the Boardgames Library has set up, right down the Connect 4 tournament on Sunday morning. 

Items labelled in Red are events I'm either running, assisting with, or participating in.

THURSDAY

T18:487: The Battle of Plataea - 323BC Thursday, 6:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: New Holland: NH-2 GM: Michael Fatovic & HMGS Next Gen Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Ancients, Scale: 54mm, Rules: Tactica Masks Required? No 

Description: The Persians had won several battles and overrun much of Greece. King Xerxes had to return to Persia and has left his General Mardonius to finish the campaign and finally crush the Greeks. However, the Greeks managed to put their differences aside and field a huge army to seek battle with the Persians. You decide who will be the victor, Hoplite or Immortal! 

FRIDAY
F09:469: 55 Days at Peking Friday, 9:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Ballroom Foyer: BF-1 GM: John Manning & HMGS Next Gen Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Early 20th Century, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Modified Tactica Siege Masks Required? No 

Description: The Chinese are done with foreign influence. Tensions have escalated and Chinese "Boxer" fighters have converged upon Beijing to eradicate the European foreigners. The diplomatic legations are now under siege. Chinese Christians have also taken refuge in the legation quarter. Civilians, soldiers, and marines from 8 countries must hold out until a relief column arrives

F09:506: Car Wars: Tanker Truck Take-down! — Theme Friday, 9:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Heritage: HG-1 GM: Frank Osborn & LXG Gaminc Club, THE MECHANICON and Gaming Garage Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Future, Scale: 1/64th, Rules: Car Wars 6th Edition and House rules. Masks Required? No 

Description: A big rig full of fuel has just exited the highway and is heading for the rest stop. Given the high prices of fuel these days, everyone is seeking alternative methods of transportation. You and your gangmates have decided to simply not pay at all and steal the gas by intercepting the truck before it reaches the drop off. Can your light vehicles take down the rig in time? Push the pedal to the metal and embark on a road chase for the ultimate prize, gasoline! All materials provided and all rules will be taught!! 

F09:523: Defense of Rorke's Drift Friday, 9:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Lancaster: LN-41 GM: Brian Dewitt & NOVAG Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Colonial, Scale: 15mm, Rules: Victoria Cross II Modified Masks Required? No 

Description: 150 British and colonial troops defend the Rorke's Drift mission station against attacks by 3,000 to 4,000 Zulu warriors. Eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded to the defenders, along with a number of other decorations and honors. Game uses an area movement system based on Victoria Cross II board game.

F09:431: Learn to Play the New Rules: Wars of Ozz Friday, 9:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Paradise: PA-2 GM: Christopher Palmer & HAWKs Sponsor: Old Glory, Prize: None Period: Fantasy Horse & Musket, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Wars of Ozz Masks Required? No 

Description: 300 Years after the Madness Bombs fell, ending the last great war, Zoraster the Wizard appears and rebuilds society based on the writings of Baum. The witches Arella and Evora have other ideas in the fantasy post-apocalyptic world of Ozz. Munchkins, Quadlings, Winkies, and strange creatures from the Land of Harvest, use horse & Musket technology to battle for control. Come try out the rules, and see the beautiful and creative figures by Old Glory. Children under 14 with playing adult. 

F09:100: The Crystal Forest of Goratak Friday, 9:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Heritage: HG-8 GM: Troy Nowak Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: SciFi, Scale: 25mm, Rules: West End Games Star Wars Miniatures Battles Masks Required? No 

Description: Lead heroic Imperial troops and their allies or pirate and rebel scum through the Crystal Forest of Goratak in their quest for a lost droid. Learn basic game mechanics and the use of heroes playing this official scenario for West End Games Star Wars Miniatures Battles. Tabletop gaming like its 1993 using vintage 25mm miniatures; kids under 14 welcome only with a playing adult. No food at the table. 

F09:433: The Dwarves and the Orcs are at it again Friday, 9:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Paradise: PA-1 GM: David Wood & HAWKs Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Wars of Orcs and Dwarves Masks Required? No 

Description: Sometime you need a preemptive attack to defend against the enemy you know is starting the war. But it turns out that both sides knew that the other was starting a war so sent a force to invade the other's country. Which side will win? Wars of Orcs and Dwarves (WOOD) is a new set of massed-battle fantasy rules. The engine is based on the mechanics of Wars of Ozz. As a generic set of rules, WOOD is designed to let players use whatever armies they have on hand that were perhaps raised for some other set of rules.

F10:472: Last Call for Tsingtao - Teachers Program — Theme Friday, 10:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: New Holland: NH-3 GM: Eric Jacobson & HMGS Next Gen Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Gnome Wars Masks Required? No Description: During the last days of the Siege of Tsingtao, German colonizers and their allied friends had only one objective: Get as much beer out of the city that they possibly could. Can the Japanese, British, and other forces stop such an impressive convoy? And what is the German word for "Rubber Duck"? 

HU12:910: Painting the “2 Footer” Truck - Teachers Program    Friday, 12:00 PM, 1.5 hrs, Students: 6, Location: Vistas Windows: Instructor: Jim Stanton Masks Required? No Description: Painting the “2 Footer” Truck - Teachers Program: Teaches a unique painting style using all Craft paints and of all things brown primer to create incredibly crisp, clean paint jobs that look amazing on the gaming table. In keeping with the Convention theme we will be painting Matchbox Models of Yesteryear trucks Suitable for 28mm games. Each participant will leave with a couple of painted vehicles. 

F12:126: An Airport Too Far: Ukraine, Feb 2022 — Theme Friday, 12:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 12, Location: Cornwall: CW-2 GM: Peter Panzeri Sponsor: MBA & OLD GLORY, Prize: PRIZES FROM MBA & OLD GLORY Period: Modern, Scale: 12mm, Rules: ROMMEL RULES [modern variant] Masks Required? No 

Description: Join us for reverent homage and educational insight into history's most recent AIRBORNE OPERATION: Battle of Antonov Airport. This is un-classified version of a wargame simulation played to test & train the future Ukrainian senior staff (25 years ago). Helicopter Air Assault, Paratroops & Special Forces (Spetznatz) seize multiple objectives so that heavy Armor & Mechanized forces can reach and reinforce the final objective. Experience an intense combined arms battle with Infantry, Armor, Artillery and Air Support. This was an operation intended to decide the fate of the campaign in one epic STRIKE of combined arms. But, as always, ANYTHING can happen. This will be a fast-moving (only 2 hours) operational "mad-dash" battle for everyone! Who'll survive to prevail? And who'll suffer devastating defeat? 

HU12:920: A Garden Worth Fighting For Friday, 12:00 PM, 1.5 hrs, Students: 6, Location: Vistas Windows: Instructor: Tim Peaslee Masks Required? No 

Description: A Garden Worth Fighting For: An attractive garden or flower bed is a real eye catcher on a gaming table. This class teaches hands on techniques for building attractive 28mm terrain for your built up areas. 

F12:128: Mayhem in Syria Friday, 12:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 10, Location: Lancaster: LN-76 GM: Mark Young Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Modern, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Home Brew Masks Required? No 

Description: At a small harbor on the Syrian Coast, tensions flare between the local government and various adversaries. With covert US and Russian teams also in the area, what could go wrong? At a small harbor on the Syrian Coast, tensions flare between the local government and various adversaries. With covert US and Russian teams also in the area, what could go wrong?

F13:134: Man O War Friday, 1:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Heritage: HG-7 GM: Chris Snyder Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Fantasy, Scale: 1:1000th, Rules: Man O War Masks Required? No Description: Man O War is the game of raging battles across the seas of the Warhammer World. As an admiral of an ocean-going fleet you must command your ships - squadrons of Ships of the Line and heavily armored Men O War - in the battle for supremacy of the high seas. Take a trip back to the 90s era of Games Workshop to play a fan favorite of tabletop gaming. Everything needed to play is supplied. Players can play head to head in 2 player games, with different fantasy fleets to choose from.

HU14:911: Mini-Painting Fundamentals Friday, 2:00 PM, 1.5 hrs, Students: 6, Location: Vistas Windows: Instructor: Joe McGrath Masks Required? No 

Description: Mini-Painting Fundamentals: This hands-on class is for hobby newcomers and experienced painters looking to up their game. We'll cover: Basics from prepping & priming minis to the final varnish coat; Key concepts like light & shadow, contrast, and saturation; Tried & true techniques like washes, highlights, layering and drybrushing; and Minipainting hacks: tips & tricks to take your figures to the next level. We will focus on uniforms & equipment, not flesh tones (that'll be my next class!), 28mm scale, WWII figures, though the principles will apply to other eras & scales. 

F14:140: Assault on Dead Fish Island Friday, 2:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Lancaster: LN-43 GM: Donald Holly Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: World War I, Scale: 15mm, Rules: All Quite On The Martian Front, 1st Edition Masks Required? No 

Description: The US Navy has confirmed a Martian Cylinder has landed on Dead Fish Island. Top Brass needs this area cleared of the Martian invaders while it is still small. Will you lead the charge of the US Marines with Navy support or help the Martians repel the human prey while defend their budding clans which will you decided? Beginners welcomed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

F15:474: 55 Days at Peking Friday, 3:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Ballroom Foyer: BF-1 GM: Roland Fricke & HMGS Next Gen Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Early 20th Century, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Modified Tactica Siege Masks Required? No 

Description: The Chinese are done with foreign influence. Tensions have escalated and Chinese "Boxer" fighters have converged upon Beijing to eradicate the European foreigners. The diplomatic legations are now under siege. Chinese Christians have also taken refuge in the legation quarter. Civilians, soldiers, and marines from 8 countries must hold out until a relief column arrives

F15:473: Gnome Wars: Relief of Kaboutersberg - Teachers Program Friday, 3:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: New Holland: NH-3 GM: Mike Lung & HMGS Next Gen Sponsor: Brigade Games, Prize: Gnomes Period: Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Gnome Wars Masks Required? No

Description: The allied fortified town of Kaboutersberg has been cut off and is under siege. The fortress is well supplied and should be able to hold out until relief comes in the spring. However, a horrible plague has broken out. Without medical supplies, the fortress will surely fall. The only hope is saving the town is to secretly send a relief column to punch through the lightly defended river side of the town. Anyone bringing a painted Gnomes at War unit from Brigade Games does not have to pre-register.

F15:439: Wars of Orcs and Dwarves Rules Playtest Friday, 3:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Paradise: PA-1 GM: David Wood & HAWKs Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Wars of Orcs and Dwarves Masks Required? No 

Description: The troops used for the 9am-1pm scenario "The Dwarves and the Orcs are at it again"•, Warhammer troops that will be used the 6pm & 10pm "Can the Orcs defend their homeland?"• and Romans representing historical troops will be available. This will be a pickup game using the troops selected by the players focus on letting players learn and try the rules. Wars of Orcs and Dwarves (WOOD) is a new set of massed-battle fantasy rules. The engine is based on the mechanics of Wars of Ozz. As a generic set of rules, WOOD is designed to let players use whatever armies they have on hand that were perhaps raised for some other set of rules.

F17:538: Sky Galleons of Mars Friday, 5:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 12, Location: Vista C&D: VC-1 GM: David Kasper & NOWS Sponsor: None, Prize: laurel best player Period: SciFi, Scale: 28mm, Rules: mod sky galleons of mars Masks Required? No 

Description: Back by popular demand Sky Galleons of Mars. Syker Mytoch a prince of a Martian city state sold his city to the British. The English sends their gunboats to take him to Parhoon. The Martian empire is not happy with the deal and send their sky galleons fleet. Lots of dice lots of color. Lots of fun.

F18:442: Can the Orcs defend their homeland? Friday, 6:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Paradise: PA-1 GM: David Wood & HAWKs Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Wars of Orcs and Dwarves Masks Required? No Description: On their way to invade the Orc homeland the Dwarves ran in to an Orc army coming to invade the Dwarf homeland. Not only did the Dwarves win, and are moving on with their invasion plan, the neutral Human's decided to join (all they need to do is defeat the remainder of the already defeated Orc Army). After, Orcs are too dumb to leave a reserve guarding their own homeland, right? Wars of Orcs and Dwarves (WOOD) is a new set of massed-battle fantasy rules. As a generic set of rules, WOOD is designed to let players use whatever armies they have on hand that were perhaps raised for some other set of rules. 

F18:475: The Charge of the Light Brigade - October 25, 1854 Friday, 6:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 10, Location: New Holland: NH-1 GM: Dave Waxtel & HMGS Next Gen Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: 19th Century, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Home Masks Required? No 

Description: Half a League, half a League, half a league onward. All in the valley of death rode the six hundred. Forward the Light Brigade! Charge for the guns! he said. Into the valley of death rode the six hundred. 

F18:440: Wars of Ozz: Attack on the Emerald City Friday, 6:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Paradise: PA-2 GM: Christopher Palmer & HAWKs Sponsor: Old Glory, Prize: None Period: Fantasy Horse & Musket, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Wars of Ozz Masks Required? No 

Description: 300 Years after the Madness Bombs fell, ending the last great war, Zoraster the Wizard appears and rebuilds society based on the writings of Baum. The witches Arella and Evora have other ideas in the fantasy post-apocalyptic world of Ozz. Munchkins, Quadlings, Winkies, and Nomes, use Horse & Musket technology to battle for control of the Emerald City. Rules Taught. Figures by Old Glory. Children under 14 with playing adult.

F18:427: Young Frankenstein, The Wargame! Friday, 6:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 12, Location: Lancaster: LN-73 GM: Robert Kerstetter & Gaming Association of Southwestern PA Sponsor: None, Prize: Trophy Period: Pulp, Scale: 28mm, 

Rules: home brew Masks Required? No Description: Fans of the movie will be delighted to know Young Dr. Frankenstein has been busy. The countryside is overrun with Vampires, Wolfmen, Zombies, and all kinds of villians. Watch the movie, there will be a quiz.

F19:511: Car Wars: MechaDuel Arena, Amatuer Night — Theme Friday, 7:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Heritage: HG-1 GM: Tony Spino & LXG Gaminc Club, THE MECHANICON and Gaming Garage Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Future, Scale: 1/64th, Rules: Car Wars 6th Edition and House rules. Masks Required? No 

Description: Amatuer Night is your opportunity for fame and fortune. The new autoduel arena in town is looking for local talent and this may be your last chance out of the algae tank scrubbing business. Now is your chance to finally get behind the wheel of a professional autoduel vehicle and out of the slime vats at the farm. Sponsored by Uncle Albert's Arena Ammo and Gold Cross Cloning. All materials provided and all rules taught. Beginners are welcome!!

F19:447: Got Monks? Friday, 7:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Paradise: PA-6 GM: James Mcwilliams & HAWKs Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Dark Ages, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Saga 1st Edition Masks Required? No 

Description: He who captures the most monks wins! The monks might be drunk, but the other warbands play for keeps. 

F19:167: Osona: Armored Train vs Herero Rifles (German South West Africa, 1904) — Theme Friday, 7:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Lancaster: LN-34 GM: Roy Jones Sponsor: Recreational Conflict, Prize: None Period: Colonial, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Sword and the Flame (Modified) Masks Required? No 

Description: A German armored train, with soldiers and a machine gun, on a pleasure trip through scenic Hereroland. What could possibly go wrong? Except for sabotaged tracks, derailed cars, and Herero rifle fire peppering the Germans as they try to repair the damage. Will the Hereros capture the train? Will the Germans clear the track and escape? A Herero scenario by Tim Abbott, derived from the "The Herero War" scenario & rules book by Roy Jones & Eric Alvarado.

F20:476: The Joust - Teachers Program Friday, 8:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 16, Location: New Holland: NH-3 GM: Elizabeth Stanton & HMGS Next Gen Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Medieval, Scale: 28mm, Rules: To Cry a Joust Masks Required? No 

Description: Jousting Tournament ! Rules taught. Quick, easy, loads of fun! No one under 14 without a playing adult. 

F20:175: Trench Wars: Red Thrust: Russia Invades Scandinavia 2022--An HMGS War College Game — Theme Friday, 8:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 10, Location: Lancaster: LN-64 GM: Frank Luberti, Jr. Sponsor: HMGS War College, Prize: None Period: Modern, Scale: 12mm, Rules: Trench Wars (modified) Masks Required? No 

Description: Russia launches another special military operation against Finland and Sweden before the paperwork on their NATO admission is finalized. A what if game that follows the Red Thrust: Russia Invades Ukraine game at Cold Wars 2020. Novices, children with adults, rules lawyers and GMs looking for revenge welcome. Microarmor game using the Trench Wars rules modified for Modern warfare. Game sponsored by the HMGS War College. Parent/child teams welcome.

F22:178: Midnight Massacre - Prokhorovka/Kursk Friday, 10:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 24, Location: Lancaster: LN-?? GM: Matt Fisher Sponsor: YourHobbyPlace, Prize: None Period: World War II, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Bolt Action- Tank War Masks Required? No 

Description: Come take part in the social event of the convention and blow up some tanks in the largest tank battle of history! As part of the Battle of Kursk, the Soviet 5th Guards Tank Army attacked the German II SS-Panzer Corps. Over 900 tanks took part in the battle so take command of a squad and crush your opponents. Two drink minimum for players and lots of unique rules are in effect for some midnight madness! Adult Game

SATURDAY

S09:514: Car Wars: Tanker Truck Take-down! — Theme Saturday, 9:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Heritage: HG-1 GM: Frank Osborn & LXG Gaminc Club, THE MECHANICON and Gaming Garage Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Future, Scale: 1/64th, Rules: Car Wars 6th Edition and House rules. Masks Required? No 

Description: A big rig full of fuel has just exited the highway and is heading for the rest stop. Given the high prices of fuel these days, everyone is seeking alternative methods of transportation. You and your gangmates have decided to simply not pay at all and steal the gas by intercepting the truck before it reaches the drop off. Can your light vehicles take down the rig in time? Push the pedal to the metal and embark on a road chase for the ultimate prize, gasoline! All materials provided and all rules will be taught!!

S09:180: The Crystal Forest of Goratak Saturday, 9:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Heritage: HG-4 GM: Troy Nowak Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: SciFi, Scale: 25mm, Rules: West End Games Star Wars Miniatures Battles Masks Required? No 

Description: Lead heroic Imperial troops and their allies or pirate and rebel scum through the Crystal Forest of Goratak in their quest for a lost droid. Learn basic game mechanics and the use of heroes playing this official scenario for West End Games Star Wars Miniatures Battles. Tabletop gaming like its 1993 using vintage 25mm miniatures; kids under 14 welcome only with a playing adult. No food at the table. 

S09:450: Wars of Ozz: Attack on the Emerald City Saturday, 9:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Paradise: PA-2 GM: Christopher Palmer & HAWKs Sponsor: Old Glory, Prize: None Period: Fantasy Horse & Musket, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Wars of Ozz Masks Required? No 

Description: 300 Years after the Madness Bombs fell, ending the last great war, Zoraster the Wizard appears and rebuilds society based on the writings of Baum. The witches Arella and Evora have other ideas in the fantasy post-apocalyptic world of Ozz. Munchkins, Quadlings, Winkies, and Nomes, use Horse & Musket technology to battle for control of the Emerald City. Rules Taught. Figures by Old Glory. Children under 14 with playing adult

HU10:905: Creating a Jousting Cloth - Teachers Program Saturday, 10:00 AM, 1.5 hrs, Students: 6, Location: Vistas Windows: Instructor: Elizabeth Stanton Masks Required? No 

Description: Creating a Jousting Cloth - Teachers Program: A class where we make a Jousting cloth. Everyone who attends will leave with a cloth, dice, and cards so they can run a Joust. 

HU10:922: Farm Outbuildings Saturday, 10:00 AM, 1.5 hrs, Students: 6, Location: Vistas Windows: Instructor: Tim Peaslee Masks Required? No 

Description: Farm Outbuildings: For most games just a house is acceptable to represent a farm. When you do skirmish level games all the outbuildings become important blocking terrain and cover. Learn to build simple but attractive outbuildings for for your 28mm skirmishes. 

S10:400: Battletech: A New Nightmare Saturday, 10:00 AM, 5 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Heritage: HG-9 GM: Ian Gordon & Battletech Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: SciFi, Scale: 6mm, Rules: Battletech Total Warfare Masks Required? No 

Description: The Word of Blake has set fire to the Inner Sphere and rebellions on many worlds have started. Intelligence has located a WoB facility where prisoners go in and are never seen again. Its believed these people are being tortured and experimented on. A rescue operation has been organized to get those prisoners out of there and to find out what the WoB has been up to. There are enemy patrols in the area that will reinforce the facility, so get in and get out while rescuing people. All materials will be provided. No experience required. Walk-ups welcome

S10:479: Gnome Wars: Relief of Kaboutersberg - Teachers Program Saturday, 10:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: New Holland: NH-3 GM: Mike Lung & HMGS Next Gen Sponsor: Brigade Games, Prize: Gnomes Period: Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Gnome Wars Masks Required? No

Description: The allied fortified town of Kaboutersberg has been cut off and is under siege. The fortress is well supplied and should be able to hold out until relief comes in the spring. However, a horrible plague has broken out. Without medical supplies, the fortress will surely fall. The only hope is saving the town is to secretly send a relief column to punch through the lightly defended river side of the town. Anyone bringing a painted Gnomes at War unit from Brigade Games does not have to pre-register.

S10:194: Pennsylvania Pete and the Heart of Ra Saturday, 10:00 AM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Lincoln Theater: LT-3 GM: Annemarie D'Amato Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Pulp, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Audacious Adventures Masks Required? No 

Description: The world famous PA Pete just returned from vacation and is now back at work in the Tomb of Two-Ton Kommen. He is searching for the mystical Heart of Ra. The tomb is a maze of rooms that are waiting to be explored. What mysteries and adventures are in store for those to dare to find the Heart of Ra.

HU12:923: Old West Buildings Saturday, 12:00 PM, 1.5 hrs, Students: 6, Location: Vistas Windows: Instructor: Tim Peaslee Masks Required? No 

Description: Old West Buildings: Attractive buildings really draw you into a cowboy shootout game. This class will teach you techniques to create your own unique Cowtown buildings.

S13:210: Do you Cthulu? — Theme Saturday, 1:00 PM, 3 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Lancaster: LN-64 GM: Jon Lundberg Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Pulp, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Fistful of Lead Masks Required? No 

Description: Rumors of a horror haunting the swamps of the Bayou have reached the outside and groups with just enough knowledge to make them dangerous have come into the swamp on various craft. The locals are scarce, and the swamp is silent. What dangers lie buried in the swamp? 

HMGS Next Gen Grant Program Overview - Teachers Program 3pm, 1.0 hr,  Audience: 12 Speaker: Jim Stanton & HMGS Next Gen Location: New Holland: NH-3 Period: Modern 

Description: Join us for a rundown of how the HMGS Education Grant Program works and what you need to apply for a grant

S15:232: A very British Civil War Saturday, 3:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Lancaster: LN-73 GM: John Kerstetter Sponsor: None, Prize: trophy Period: Inter-War, Scale: 28mm, Rules: home brew Masks Required? No 

Description: The British Fascists are stirring up trouble in Jolly Old England between the World Wars. Let's give them a sound thrashing eh what! Robert Kerstetter Young Frankenstein. 

S15:458: Plastic Pirate aPPear on Poopdeck Saturday, 3:00 PM, 2 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Paradise: PA-2 GM: Geoff Graff & HAWKs Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Age of Piracy, Scale: 40mm, Rules: Plastic Pirates Masks Required? No 

Description: How do pirates get their first ship? They sneak up and take it away from the owners. Mister Snee and a few friends want to become pirates. They steal some rowboats at night and climb up the side of a ship in the port and attack. They must be fast or others in the port will chase them away. Can you be Succeed being Sneaky, Swift and Savage, or perhaps awake from a Sound Sleep and Save your Ship? A game for the young, reading is helpful.

HU16:903: Budget Troops Saturday, 4:00 PM, 1.5 hrs, Students: 6, Location: Vistas Windows: Instructor: Don Goddard Masks Required? No 

Description: Budget Troops: Plastic Canvas/Granny Grating. Create hordes of 10mm troop stands for pennies each. Perfect for trying out a new period or army without spending a fortune. Units created will have soldiers roughly 10mm tall, and can include mounted units and artillery.

S17:483: How do I run a game? - Teachers Program, 5pm, 12 attendees, Speaker: Eric Jacobson & HMGS Next Gen Location: New Holland: NH-3 Period: Modern 

Description: Experienced GMs and educators will share their experiences putting on games. Rules, miniatures, terrain, dice, etc. will be discussed. All participants will then be invited to participate in a game following the seminar where they can see theory come to life.

S17:546: Sky Galleons of Mars Saturday, 5:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 12, Location: Vista C&D: VC 1 GM: David Kasper & NOWS Sponsor: None, Prize: battle laurel Period: SciFi, Scale: 28mm, Rules: mod sky galleons of mars Masks Required? No 

Description: Back by demand Sky Galleons of Mars. A Martian prince has been deemed a traitor by the Martian empire. He sold out to the British. He now wishes to take his personal ship with him. The English send their quick gunboats to escort. The Martians figure a great way to gain a ship.

S17:259: The Japanese American War of 1914 Saturday, 5:00 PM, 5 hrs, Players: 15, Location: Lincoln Theater: LT-1 GM: Timothy Nieson Sponsor: Naval Club, Prize: Period: World War I, Scale: 1:1200th, Rules: Seekreig 5 Masks Required? No 

Description: In March of 1913, the California Legislature passed the Alien Exclusion Act, which prohibited the ownership of land in the state by any Japanese immigrant. The Japanese Government nearly declared war upon the United States in response. The Japanese Government waits for the reception of the newly built battlecruiser Kongo, which arrived at the British base of Singapore on the first of January 1914. The Japanese sweep across the Pacific Ocean and besiege the strong American fortress at Corregidor.

S19:517: Car Wars: MechaDuel Arena, Amatuer Night — Theme Saturday, 7:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 4, Location: Heritage: HG-1 GM: Tony Spino & LXG Gaminc Club, THE MECHANICON and Gaming Garage Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Future, Scale: 1/64th, Rules: Car Wars 6th Edition and House rules. Masks Required? No 

Description: Amatuer Night is your opportunity for fame and fortune. The new autoduel arena in town is looking for local talent and this may be your last chance out of the algae tank scrubbing business. Now is your chance to finally get behind the wheel of a professional autoduel vehicle and out of the slime vats at the farm. Sponsored by Uncle Albert's Arena Ammo and Gold Cross Cloning. All materials provided and all rules taught. Beginners welcome!!

S19:485: Last Call for Tsingtao - Teachers Program — Theme Saturday, 7:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 8, Location: New Holland: NH-3 GM: Jim Stanton & HMGS Next Gen Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Gnome Wars Masks Required? No 

Description: During the last days of the Siege of Tsingtao, German colonizers and their allied friends had only one objective: Get as much beer out of the city that they possibly could. Can the Japanese, British, and other forces stop such an impressive convoy? And what is the German word for "Rubber Duck"? 

S19:246: Osona: Armored Train vs Herero Rifles (German South West Africa, 1904) — Theme Saturday, 7:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Lancaster: LN-33 GM: Roy Jones Sponsor: Recreational Conflict, Prize: None Period: Colonial, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Sword and the Flame (Modified) Masks Required? No 

Description: A German armored train, with soldiers and a machine gun, on a pleasure trip through scenic Hereroland. What could possibly go wrong? Except for sabotaged tracks, derailed cars, and Herero rifle fire peppering the Germans as they try to repair the damage. Will the Hereros capture the train? Will the Germans clear the track and escape? A Herero scenario by Tim Abbott, derived from the "The Herero War" scenario & rules book by Roy Jones & Eric Alvarado. 

S20:425: Star Wars- Battle for Hoth Saturday, 8:00 PM, 4 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Heritage: HG-10 GM: Bob Edoo & DelVal Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: SciFi, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Die 20 rules Masks Required? No 

Description: The Battle of Hoth was a major victory for the Galactic Empire and among the worst battlefield defeats suffered by the Alliance to Restore the Republic during the Galactic Civil War

SUNDAY

Z10:466: Buck Rogers and the Tower of Biab Sunday, 10:00 AM, 2 hrs, Players: 6, Location: Paradise: PA-1 GM: Duncan Adams & HAWKs Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: SciFi, Scale: 54mm, Rules: Blood and Swash Masks Required? No 

Description: The interplanetary conglomerate Biab, Inc has secretly developed a device that will make them the most powerful entity in the Solar System! But the secret is out and various heroes and villains have set their sights on stopping them or getting it for their own use. Having learned that Biab, Inc is holding the device in Building 17L of their research facility four groups have arrived and intend to be the ones to get it. Under 12 welcome with a playing adult.

Z10:467: Rescue the Princess Sunday, 10:00 AM, 3 hrs, Players: 8, Location: Paradise: PA-4 GM: ERIC SCHLEGEL & HAWKs Sponsor: None, Prize: None Period: Fantasy, Scale: 25mm, Rules: Blood & Swash (Fantasy) Masks Required? No 

Description: A horde of Orcs has broken into the castle and kidnapped the princess. Now bands of adventurers are attempting to rescue the princess from the Orcs and their allies and claim the reward. I realize 'rescuing the princess' is a cliche in fantasy, but I think you find this scenario to be a fun, end-of-convention game. Players under 13 welcome with a playing adult.