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Time: All Day, with breaks Facilitator: David Blood

Get professional photos of your miniatures! Choose from several backdrops. Photos will be emailed to you a few days after the con.

Time: All Day Gamemaster: Joseph Fusco Ruleset: Dropfleet Commander 2.0 Scale: 10mm Max Players: 12

Casual Atmosphere and gameplay (Newbies Welcome)
One 1250 Point List
3 Rounds, plus possible playoffs depending on time/interest
Scenario Pack will be provided
Bring your models, components, and an actual or printed rulebook (free online)
Fully painted not required but preferred (Try to at least to not be grey)
Clear and reasonable proxies allowed
E-mail me for any other questions! (bonusjoe35@gmail.com)

Time: All Day  (Starts at 10:00 AM) Gamemaster: Steve Phallen  Ruleset: Saga  Scale: 28mm  Max Players: 12

This will be a three round tournament using any warband from the historical books. Detailed information will be available once we get closer to April. Figures can be provided. Contact GM Steve Phallen (sphallen@gmail.com) for more information.

Time: All Day Gamemaster: HMGS-PSW Ruleset: DBA 3.0 Scale: 15mm Max Players: N/A

What began as an experimental fastplay game for a Society of Ancients convention has become over time “one of the most influential wargames rule sets of recent times.”  Games such as Imipetus, Sword and Spear, To the Strongest! And Triumph! all owe their mechanics to the original DBA rules.

DBA 3.0 is an ancient and medieval period wargame played on a small board, using a minimal number of model figures and the simplest set of rules that can produce a historically and visually realistic and exciting game.

Join the members of HMGS-PSW at Advance!, bringing your army or a spirit of learning to delve into the world of De Bellis Antiquitatis!

Time: All Day Gamemaster: David McLay & Tyler Pierce Ruleset: Mordheim Scale: 28mm Max Players: 10

This is a spin-off of Mordheim, City of the Damned.  Choose your fantasy warband and explore the ruins of a city smashed by a meteorite.  Fight NPC monsters, other player warbands, or form alliances as you seek to complete your objective, side quests, and collect valuable wyrdstone.  Buy new weapons from vendors in game to become more powerful and feared by your foes.  Resurrect fallen comrades, hunt monsters, and battle for glory as you navigate thru the darkened streets of Mordheim.

This is a drop-in/out game, so players can come and enjoy then hit the pause button if they want to explore other games.  Anyone can come back without penalty or loss of content any time for as long as they want.

Gamemasters will provide warbands for players who want to learn or try Mordheim, as well as all the needed dice.  Players just need a great attitude for a fun day!

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Gamemaster: Anthony Nicklo Ruleset: Age of Hannibal Scale: 6mm Max Players: 6

The Battle of Asculum was a poorly documented battle that took place near Asculum (modern Ascoli Satriano) in 279 BC, and was thought to have lasted either one or two days, between the Roman Republic under the command of the consuls Publius Decius Mus (who by some accounts died before the battle) and Publius Sulpicius Saverrio, and the forces of King Pyrrhus of Epirus. The battle took place during the Pyrrhic War, after the Battle of Heraclea of 280 BC, which was the first battle of the war. There currently exists accounts of this battle only by three ancient historians: Dionysius of Halicarnassus, Plutarch, and Cassius Dio, although these historians in turn reference other historians whose work is now lost. Asculum was in Lucanian territory, in southern Italy. The Battle of Asculum was the original "Pyrrhic victory". The result of the battle is not definitively known, with Plutarch stating that it was a pyrrhic Greek victory, Cassius Dio recording it as a Roman victory. The constituents of both armies are also poorly known, with each historian offering largely divergent estimates for the strength of the armies or the length of the battle.

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Gamemaster: Andrew Sadera Ruleset: Bolt Action v3 Scale: 28mm Max Players: 8

Relive the Soviet assault of the Reichstag on April 30, 1945!

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Gamemaster: Joshua Millwood Ruleset: Flames of War/Team Yankee Scale: 10mm Max Players: 4

Come try Flames of War (WW2) and Team Yankee (What if? WW3) and learn this fun game!

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Gamemaster: Curtis Clason Ruleset: X-Wing Miniatures Epic Rules Scale: 1/270           Max Players: 6

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far, away…. An Imperial strike force has dropped out of hyperspace expecting to ambush a supply convoy, but instead finds a battle group led by a massive Rebel frigate.

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (may go into afternoon period) Gamemaster: Alex Bagosy Ruleset: A Fine Day for a Ride Scale: 1/56 Max Players: 8

Seven years ago, the world of competitive velocipede racing was set on its head by the unfortunate death of the 6th Baronet Wensleydale, lost to us due to an unfortunate accident involving his penny-farthing, a buxom lass, his lordship's unbridled gallantry, and a dog cart full of expired Gentleman's Relish.

In his honour, we invite ladies, gentlemen, and gentry of good breeding to attend the first race of the season, a run of his favourite route through one of Britain's most beautiful garden cemeteries, the very same where he met his unfortunate end. Household servants and knock-up men of good moral standing will know the location, which we of course cannot disclose within this missive. Drasines, Tricycles, Penny-Farthings, and similar velocipedes accepted, so long as they meet our rigorous safety standards.

The course will begin at 10am and consist of two to three laps. Beware the usual risks of public garden cemeteries: boisterous children, the intoxicating smell of meat pies, Belgians, that sort of thing. Perhaps the 6th Baronet will join us himself. He has a tendency to do that from time to time.

Time: 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM Gamemaster: Rene Lafargue Ruleset: Ludus Gladitorius Scale: 28mm Max Players: 10

"Ave Imperator, Morituri Te Salutant!" 28mm fast paced Gladitorial action from the Age of Rome.

Rules are very easy to learn and you'll be rolling dice within 5 minutes of game play. Games are short, less than 15 minutes to a max of 30 minutes in group combat. Fight 1 v 1, 2 v 2 or more! Try multiple styles of combat!

 A lion or other beast from the untamed lands may make an appearance as well... Players can come and go as they like, fighting a round or two and then moving onto another game at the con! All dice, figures and components provided. Who will be the overall victor this day?

Time: 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM Gamemaster: Wade Page Ruleset: Tribal (2nd Ed.) Scale: 28mm Max Players: 2 per board (4 per session)

“Haumi e, hui e, taiki e!”  We understand, we come together, it is done!

Tribal is a dice-free skirmish game! Rules are easy to learn!  Although the rules can be employed for periods throughout the colonial era, this game will focus on Pasifika – the various Polynesian empires and kingdoms which waged battle across the Pacific Ocean.

 You’ll either play as an invading faction led by the ali’i nui (King), seeking to expand his influence by conquering a rival island, or as the opposing faction, whose me’e (Heroes) and Koa (Warriors) will follow their ali’i nui to the end in defending their village.

Embrace your inner Koa and greet your enemies with a lusty Mahalo before opening them up with your shark-toothed club!!!

Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (RUNS INTO AFTERNOON SESSION) Gamemaster: Rich Norton Ruleset: One-Hour Skirmish Wargames Scale: 28mm Max Players: 6 per session

10,000 BC – The Dawn of War At the edge of survival, prehistoric warriors clash over scarce and vital resources. Every battle means the difference between life and extinction—for your family, your tribe, and perhaps your entire species. Sharpen your obsidian blades and prepare for war!

Zululand, 1879 – Empires Collide The mighty Zulu warriors rise to defend their lands against an imperial invader, while the British pray their relief column arrives in time. Who will triumph in this desperate clash of cultures and steel?

The Moon, 2190 – The Battle for Humanity’s Future As Earth withers under an unforgiving sun, the last superpowers fight for control of the lunar surface—the final stepping stone to the stars. The future of humankind may be decided in the cold, airless expanse of the Moon.

 Three battles. Three eras. One system.

Using One-Hour Skirmish Wargames and One-Hour Ancient and Medieval Skirmish Wargames, these fast-paced scenarios offer easy-to-learn rules and exciting tactical play. Each game lasts 30 to 60 minutes—jump in for one battle or fight through all three.

No experience necessary. Just bring your wits and your will to win!

Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (RUNS INTO AFTERNOON SESSION) Gamemaster: Jeff Jorgensen Ruleset: Counting Coup and Cutting Horses Scale: 28mm Max Players: 4

It is 1848 and the U.S.-Mexican War is winding down. Lead a train of emigrants along the Mormon Trail to Utah and points West. Along the way fight off hostiles, deal with river crossings, encounter grizzlies and buffalo herds. Can your wagons make it to the destination before the other rival groups of emigrants and claim the best land? The U.S. Army is busy so you will need to protect yourself! The game features a dynamic on table map which reveals itself as you move from one grid on the tabletop to the next. Discover what nasty surprise might await just over the horizon!

Time: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Gamemaster: Chris Kohler Ruleset: Wild in the Streets Scale: 32mm Max Players: 6

It's time for comic con and you and your crew are headed down to buy some exclusives, get some autographs and sit through some panels. But what is that over there? Cosplayers! They're going to get in line in front of you to buy the last exclusive, annoy your favorite artist and make your convention experience terrible. Time to get their cat ear wearing heads into headlocks and drag them away from the convention center. I also heard that one of the other gangs invited them. We should probably teach them a lesson as well.

Wild In The Streets is a fast and furious game of gangs of youth subcultures battling it out. This scenario is played on a 3x3 table. All terrain, minis, tokens, etc will be supplied by the GM. Bring your favorite d10s if you are particular about dice.

Time: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Gamemaster: Byron Gray Ruleset: Hobgoblin Scale: 28mm Max Players: 2 per session

Learn to play this brutal miniatures agnostic fantasy rank and file game!

Hobgoblin is a bloodthirsty miniatures game that allows you to build and battle with any fantasy army you can imagine.  In Hobgoblin, there are no pre-set factions to choose from. The army list system is a universal toolkit for building your own army to fit your imagination, and your miniature collection.  Armies start close together. Combat is simple and brutal. There aren’t any rules that simply negate other rules.

Demo armies will be available and bring your own fantasy miniatures to learn to build your own armies.

Time: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Gamemaster: Michael La Costa Ruleset: Axis & Allies: War at Sea Scale: 1:1800 (Ships), 1:900 (Aircraft) Max Players: 6

A very "beer & pretzels" WW 2 naval war game using models of ships, subs & aircraft of various nation from that conflict.

Time: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Gamemaster: Brett Lynam Ruleset: What a Tanker! Scale: 28mm Max Players: 6

 Late 1944, somewhere in Europe: Two armored forces clash at a small village. A small meeting engagement blossoms into an armored battle as more tanks join the fray.

 What a Tanker! is a tank on tank miniatures game which is easy to learn and fun to play. All materials are provided and beginners are more than welcome!

Description Time: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Gamemaster: Robert Schurmann Ruleset: Warmaster Revolution Scale: 10mm Max Players: 6

Warmaster Revolution is a set of epic scale fantasy battle rules that takes place in the Warhammer world using 10mm miniatures. Players will take command of Dwarf, Chaos or Tomb King armies and learn how to play. Warmaster Revolution is a fan supported rule system based on the original game by GW. Armies and terrain will be provided.

Time: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Gamemaster: Bill Graham Ruleset: Sword Weirdos Scale: 28mm Max Players: 4

Orcs descend upon a village with little warning seeking slaves and plunder. The men of fighting age assemble, and the remaining villagers do what they can to prepare for the onslaught. Messages are sent to neighboring settlements but it is unclear if help will arrive in time.

Time: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Gamemaster: Wade Page Ruleset: Donnybrook Scale: 28mm Max Players: 2 per board (4 per session)

Donnybrook is a fast and fun skirmish game which is easy to pick up and full of period flavor. The rules are based on a card driven turn system.  Unit sizes range from four foot or three mounted models to twelve foot or nine mounted models, depending on their quality.

Two games will take place based on the English Civil War.  In one, Royalist forces on a routine patrol outside Macclesfield encounter a Parliamentarian group seeking information on Royalist strength in the town.  In the other, Royalists arrive at a hamlet outside Macclesfield near the forest intent on pillaging.  The denizens, however, have formed bands of clubmen and are prepared to defend themselves, along with some help from a tall, somber, stranger – a Puritan who has vowed to fight evil wherever he meets it!

Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Gamemaster: Various Ruleset: Various Scale: N/A Max Players: TBD

Join us in celebrating Hall of Fame game designer Richard Borg!

The evening will feature a setup of games based on Borg’s Command & Colors mechanics.  Games you might be able to play include:

•       Commands & Colors – Ancients

•       Commands & Colors – Medieval

•       Samurai Battles

•       Commands & Colors - Tricorne

•       Commands & Colors – Napoleonics

•       Battle Cry

•       The Great War

•       Memoir ’44

Come enjoy a nice, relaxing wind-down following a fantastic day of gaming with some action at Borg-a-Palooza!!!!