Listen up little children, there was once a time when the deadline to register events for Fall-In in November was three weeks after Historicon in July! With the implementation of Tabletop Events, the pendulum has certainly swung the other way, with the cut-off being September 29th! Convention registration, sans events, has been open since early August, so there have been some grumblings as the poor convention staff reviews, approves, and tries to place event submission on the con site with further conflict. It's never going to be perfect.
Even picking up some more of the tricks of the trade with the website, I still find Tabletop subpar and deceptively non-intuitive. I'm also a bit sore that back during Historicon 2024, my events never made the transition from Tabletop to the site book, and while I still averaged over a dozen players per game for each event, people complained... to me at least. Thankfully Historicon 2025 was perfect, so my rant loses strength.
The entire (and further updated) event list can be found on Tabletop Events here.
(Edit: Also, against all odds, event registration opened up early! Go, you fools! Sign-up for everything!)
As always, these are the events that interest ME, and if I wasn't running a full weekend, might ponder registering for. Many of these events are run multiple times over the weekend. I'm only listing the one session to that I noticed first. I did my best to label Multiple Sessions, but use the search function to find events with multiple runnings over the weekend!
The Stout Gnomes selections, as always, are listed in red. As I mentioned yesterday, I will not be Fall-In this year, Jim is running two Crokinole tournaments, and the other Stout Gnomes are not available either. I know we're working on a decision for Cold Wars, otherwise we need to double down and run a full slate of Gnome Wars/Joust/Fistful of Lead games at Historicon next year that will knock your socks off
Thursday
(35) VSF Race
Thursday 6pm, 3hrs, Players 14, GM Jon Lundberg, Period: Sci-Fi; Scale: 28mm, Rules: VSF Races
The convention kicked off with a wild, pulse-pounding race that’d make your heart slam harder than a Tommy gun’s recoil. Picture this: a ragtag pack of oddball speed freaks tearing around a cursed island, where every twist of the track’s a death trap waiting to snap. On land, jagged cliffs and snake-infested jungles’ll chew you up and spit you out. In the water, it’s worse—think razor-finned beasts and whirlpools hungry for blood. This ain’t no Sunday drive; it’s a high-octane gauntlet for the fearless! Young guns under 12 can jump in, but they better have a grizzled adult riding shotgun to keep ‘em from getting swallowed by the chaos. Strap in, kid—this island’s got claws!
Thursday 6pm, 3hrs, Players 14, GM Jon Lundberg, Period: Sci-Fi; Scale: 28mm, Rules: VSF Races
The convention kicked off with a wild, pulse-pounding race that’d make your heart slam harder than a Tommy gun’s recoil. Picture this: a ragtag pack of oddball speed freaks tearing around a cursed island, where every twist of the track’s a death trap waiting to snap. On land, jagged cliffs and snake-infested jungles’ll chew you up and spit you out. In the water, it’s worse—think razor-finned beasts and whirlpools hungry for blood. This ain’t no Sunday drive; it’s a high-octane gauntlet for the fearless! Young guns under 12 can jump in, but they better have a grizzled adult riding shotgun to keep ‘em from getting swallowed by the chaos. Strap in, kid—this island’s got claws!
Friday
(218) As Close to Aliens as Copyright Allows
Friday 9am, 4 hours, Players 5, GM Peter Loft, Period: Sci-Fi Scale: 28mm, Rules: Nemesis: Retaliation.
Ripley: "You know, Burke, I don't know which species is worse? You don't see them f$%#$ each other over for a goddamn percentage." Semi-co-operative, movie like, miniature board game using the Nemesis: Retaliation rules where players play the role of heavily armed marines seeking to achieve a collection of collaborative, and not so collaborate, goals while exploring a "bug" infested base and rapidly running short of oxygen, ammo, health and time. So many marines, so few Ripley's. MULTIPLE SESSIONS(8) Check Your 6! Flight School
Friday 9am, 4 hours, Players 6, GM Tom Ruta, Period: WW2, Scale: 1:285 micro, Rules: Check You 6!
So, you want to learn how to play Check Your 6? Well, roll out of the rack and report to the flight line at 0900 hours, SHARP! This is a generic training scenario with Wildcats and Zeros. (It had to happen over the Pacific somewhere.) This will be a learning scenario and it’s intended for new players. We’ll walk through the rules step by step, and explain as we go. (Published rules only; no house rules.) Players 13 and under are welcome with playing adult.(234) Devil Dogs Fight - September 1918
Friday 9am, 4 hours, Players: 8, GM Martin Fenelon, Period: WW1, Scale: 1:285 micro, Rules: Fight for the Skies: Wood & Canvas
A reinforced flight from Marine Squadron 9 is heading home after bombing a German depot. A group of Huns seeking revenge charge after the two-seaters. They didn’t know that Marines prefer offense. Soon the DH-4s and DH-9s are engaged in a swirling dogfight. Can the Marine 2-seaters overcome the German fighters? Are the Marines being too rash? Fast play air-to-air rules, no experience needed. Each player will command multiple aircraft.(166) Mein Panzer 1967 Six Day War - Rafah/ElArish Thunder Run
Friday 9am, 4 hours, Player: 6, GM: Kenny Noe, Period: Modern, Scale: 10mm, Rules: Mein Panzer.
UGDA Tal tasked w/ advancing at best speed along the northern coastal road in the Sinai. Using blitzkrieg tactics & their version of shock and awe. This was the spearhead of the opening salvo of the Six Day war. Three Egyptian Infantry divisions with tank battalion support were dug in defensive positions along the axis of march. Can you drive Tal's spearhead & destroy Egyptian defensive positions? Would you desire to crush the reckless Israeli's driving toward your defensive positions? MULTIPLE SESSIONS
(168) Mein Panzer Jr
Friday 9am, 1 hour, Players 2, GM Kenny Noe, Period:WW2, Scale: 10mm, Rules: Mein Panzer.
Come play and learn Mein Panzer Jr.!! Great game for kids 6 years old and up!! This is a kids version of our popular Mein Panzer Core Rules system that is a tank skirmish level game. One tank represents one tank!! Mein Panzer Jr. will teach the basic game mechanics of Mein Panzer so once you get to hang of MP Jr. you can move up to the full complement of rules and excitement. MULTIPLE SESSIONS (172) Mein Zombie Jr
Friday 9am, 1 hour, Players 2, GM: ODGW Staff, Period: Other, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Mein Zombie
Come play and learn Mein Zombie!! Great game for all gamers 8 years old and up!! This is a kid’s version of our popular Mein Zombie rule system. It is a survivor’s game where players can fight zombies to survive. The basics of the rules will be taught so to better understand and play the full MZ game. Stop by and kill the hoard!! No experience necessary. Quick play/learn rules. MULTIPLE SESSIONS
(30) Raiders in the Night
Friday 9am, 4 hours, Players 8, GM: Jon Lundberg, Period: WW2, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Disposable Heroes.
A minor island in the Solomans. The Japanese have established a small airfield and radar station. THe increasing presence has endangered the small Coastwatcher team. The Japanese have a small garrison. The Raiders have a small window of night to complete their attack. The rules will be a modified version of Disposable Heroes with an emphasis on night actions and spotting
(337) Shores of Tripoli: The Battle for Derna
Friday 9am, 4 hours, Players: 8 GM: Douglas Austin, Period: AWI, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Rebels and Patriots.
President Jefferson decides to take the fight to the Barbary pirate states. Can the Marines plant the young American flag over Derna's ramparts? Or will the Pasha's defenders hold out till reinforcements arrive? Come and find out! MULTIPLE SESSIONS(292) The Baron's First Victory, 17 September 1916
Friday 9am, 2 hours, Players: 12, GM Peter Landry, Period: WW1 Scale: 1:1144th, Rules: Wings of Glory WW1.
Manfred joined Jasta Boelcke on Sept 1st, 1916. On the 16th they received new aircraft, an Albatros D.II to be flown by Boelcke and 5 Albatros D.Is, one of which Manfred flew. For the unfortunate crew of RFC 11's FE2b, Manfred’s 1st victory, one was captured with the other KIA. Will Manfred get his first victory today or be shot down and forgotten?
(53) Axis & Allies Barbarossa June 1941
Friday 12pm, 4 hours, Players: 10, GM: Bryan Leshinskie, Period: WW2, Scale: 1/72nd, Rules: Axis & Allies
In the early morning hours of June 22, 1941. Germany will launch the largest invasion in military history. 3 million men along an 1,800 mile front attacking the Soviet Union. Stalin was caught off guard for the reason he had a non-aggression pact with Nazi Germany. Hitler stated to his Generals, "All you have to do is kick in the door and the whole dirty rotten structure will come falling down". Come one come all no one is ever turned away. I will get you in the game.
(391) US Marines at Vera Cruz 1914
Friday 2pm, 3 hours, Players: 19, GM: Pete Panzeri, Period: Colonial, Scale: 20mm, Rules: Victoria Rules!
“THE LAST COLONIAL BATTLE” — Before the outset of THE GREAT WAR… 1914 A large US task-force of US NAVY SHIPS & MARINES INVADE to seize the MEXICAN PORT of VERA CRUZ. ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN in an EXCITING, BLOODY & FAST-PACED scenario!(134) Mein Zombie: Seek and Destroy
Friday 3pm, 4 hours, Players: 10, GM: Mixhael Trauger, Period: Other, Scale:28mm, Rules: Mein Zombie.
A Meister Zombie is organizing attacks on our survivor colony. We think we know its location. You've been chosen to destroy it. You have our utmost confidence and our condolences. Mein Zombie is fun, fast, and easy to learn. Rules taught. Beginners welcome.
(160) Damn the Torpedoes - Muddy Mississippi Midnight Massacre
Friday 7pm, 3 hours, Players: 20, GM: Scott Landis, Period: ACW, Scale: 15mm, Rules: Beer and Pretzels Ironclads.
The Union Navy is ready to make a break through up the Mississippi River but the Confederates are ready to stop them in any way they can. We pulled out the naval portion of the late night classic Midnight Massacre to celebrate the US Navy's 250th Birthday. Enjoy these fast and easy rules as you try to relive one of the most challenging naval battles of the Civil War. We shall see if the Grog Bowl is open to celebrate the time that forged America's Seapower Force. As always, 2 drink minimum.
(394) Marines Invasion of Skull Island 1933
Friday 8pm, 3 hours, Players: 20, GM: Bill Tompkins, Period: Early 20th Century, Scale: 20mm, Rules: Victoria Rules!
“THE UN-REPORTED PRELUDE” to WW2: EIGHT-YEARS Before PEARL HARBOR … Both the US NAVY & IJN send ships, planes & troops to seize the obscure SKULL ISLAND. Do DARK DANGERS AWAIT THEM ALL? What could go wrong? (Kong?) … ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN! COME TO THE CORNWALL ROOM & see for yourself! An EXCITING, BLOODY & FAST-PACED scenario!Saturday
(343) CCC Cup Singles Crokinole Tournament
Saturday 8am, 6 hours, Players: 24, GM: Jim Stanton, Rules: Crokinole.
The Connecticut Crokinole Club is proud to sponsor a NECT & NCA Sanctioned Tournament (Tier 3) singles tournament. All skill levels welcome! Trophies and prizes awarded.(78) Afghanistan 2015
Saturday 9am, 3 hours, Players: 4, GM: Martyn Kelly, Period: Modern, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Force on Force.
A small detachment of US Marines is conducting checkpoint training with the Afghan National Police. Two MAT-V with the new CROWS weapon system provide support. The rest of the Rifle squad is conducting a routine patrol through the town. The streets are beginning to fill with civilians due to the end of morning prayers at the mosque and the start of the town market. The last month has been quiet, hopefully that will last. A fast-moving modern skirmish game on realistic, detailed terrain. MULTIPLE SESSIONS
(73) WAR COLLEGE - A Brief History of the USMC in China, 1900-1949
Saturday 10am, 1 hour, Seminar, Speaker: Jeff Schultz Period: 20th Century
Join us for a brief look at the storied history of the US Marine Corps in China from the Boxer Rebellion to the Chinese Civil War. We will discuss a mix of USMC personnel that served either in China and/or started in China and transitioned to the Philippines along with those that returned to China postwar.
Join us for a brief look at the storied history of the US Marine Corps in China from the Boxer Rebellion to the Chinese Civil War. We will discuss a mix of USMC personnel that served either in China and/or started in China and transitioned to the Philippines along with those that returned to China postwar.
(70) Frostgrave: The House of Longreach
Saturday 10am, 4 hours, GM: David Cinabro, Period: Fantasy, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Frostgrave
Rumors are flying around the frozen city of Felstad that the legendary House of Longreach has been discovered. The ruined mansion is said to be stuffed with magical treasures and riddled with active arcane portals leading to untouched treasure vaults. Wizard led warbands are converging, but so are the servants of the Lich Lord. MULTIPLE SESSIONS(136) WAR COLLEGE - With Stealth and Drawn Sword: Herero Special Troops
Saturday 12pm, 1 hour, Seminar, Speaker: Roy Jones, Period: Colonial
"[T]he Hereros burst forth…they charged with hurrahs, at the head of them a Herero with drawn sword and in a German officer’s uniform.“: a German memoir's first-person account, 1904. Sword-wielding Herero officers boldly leading from the front. German-speaking Herero infiltrators duping German sentries. Herero special troops were among the greatest threats the Germans faced during the Herero War of 1904. This talk provides a detailed tactical discussion of these Herero troop types.
(342) CCC Cup Singles Crokinole Tournament
Saturday 3pm, 7 hours, Players: 48, GM: Jim Stanton, Rules: Crokinole.
The Connecticut Crokinole Club is proud to sponsor a NECT & NCA Sanctioned Tournament (Tier 3) doubles tournament. All skill levels welcome! Trophies and prizes awarded.(86) WAR COLLEGE - China's Northern Expedition 1926-1928 Overview
Saturday 3pm, 1 hour, Semniar, Speaker: Ching Chin, Period: Inter-War 1925-1937
The Nationalist Kuomintang re-unification of China after China's Imperial Collapse. The raw history behind movies like Steve McQueen's 1966 The Sand Pebbles and Marlene Dietrich's 1932 Shanghai Express. This talk will provide a strategic overview of the campaign that set the stage for Asia's Second World War and post war cataclysm, the rise of the Kuomintang and the seeds of its own collapse.(293) The Baron's Last Victory
Saturday 4pm, 2 hours, Players: 12, GM: Peter Landry, Period: WW1, Scale: 1:144th, Rules: Wings of Glory WW1.
On the 20th of April, 1918, Manfred led his famous Jasta 11as the unit was advancing along with Operation Michael. On this day Manfred scores two victories over the RAF 3, one POW and one KIA. This capped his total at 80. Upon landing he is quoted asy, “Well well, 80 is quite a respectable number”.
(106) US Army vs Moros in the Philippines Circa 1913
Saturday 4pm , 4 hours, Players: 5, GM Joseph Meaney, Period: Early 20th Century, Scale: 15mm, Rules: Sword and the Flames
US Army and Filipino Scouts seek to defeat Moro rebels and seize villages. John "Black Jack" Pershing leads the US forces. Juramentados can appear at any moment. The object of the expedition is to conquer several villages for victory points and minimize casualties.(395) Killing Bin Laden 1996
Saturday 8pm, 2 hours, Players: 19, GM: Pete Panzeri, Period: Modern, Scale: 20mm, Rules: Ranger Rules
A LARGE US JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS TASK FORCE IS SENT DEEP INTO SUDAN TO ASSAULT the COMPOUND of OSAMA BIN LADEN. Every available assert is arranged, LAND, AIR, SEA & SPACE. What could go wrong?… ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN! COME TO THE CORNWALL ROOM & see for yourself! An EXCITING, BLOODY & FAST-PACED scenario!
A LARGE US JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS TASK FORCE IS SENT DEEP INTO SUDAN TO ASSAULT the COMPOUND of OSAMA BIN LADEN. Every available assert is arranged, LAND, AIR, SEA & SPACE. What could go wrong?… ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN! COME TO THE CORNWALL ROOM & see for yourself! An EXCITING, BLOODY & FAST-PACED scenario!
(101) Spider-Man vs the Sinister Six
Saturday 8pm, 3 hours, Players 6, GM: Ryan Devine, Period: Sci-Fi, Scale: 28mm, Rules
Crisis Protocol
Spider-Man gathers the heros of New York City in hopes fend off his ruthless enemies The Sinister Six. Lead by Norman Osborne, they have just one goal, to kill the Spider-Man!
(316) Viking Looters!
Saturday 8pm, 3 hours, Players 12, GM: Brian Whitaker, Period: Dark Ages, Scale: 28mm, Rules: Viking Looters
Wrap up the con with this "Everyone for Themselves" fun with "Friends" game. Who will be the fastest and wealthiest Viking back to the ship! The only thing between you and the longship is your Friends.
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