Making this post on Sunday while co-hosting the Imjin War naval game. Also co-hosted the Bolt Action Franco-Prussian War game on Saturday night night. I even played in an Arc of Fire Battle of Hue game and Lion Rampant game on Friday and Saturday. Busiest I've been at a convention in a long time. For the record, attendance was down by well over half the normal in previous years, and masks were worn in the gaming hall per a recent statewide mandate for indoor gatherings. I think there were about 140 attendees this year; down from about 400 at our last convention in 2019. The bring and buy was actually pretty big, and I picked up a few unnecessary things. I've tried to caption the images of games below from what I think they are from the posted game schedule; wasn't sure of some. In fact, some may not be on the schedule - as there were many free tables and folks were encouraged to set up games on the fly.
The Imjin War naval game using "At The Height Of Battle" rules which I co-hosted. The Japanese ended up winning by destroying over half of one of the Korean's squadrons. There was a lot of shooting and boarding actions.
Early in the game with initial movements of squadrons.
Peloponnesian Rampant - great looking game with marvelous figures and triremes (1/72nd Zvezda models with modifications).
AQMF - War of World Armageddon.
Bug Hunt - not sure of the rules.
Peloponnesian Rampant prior to start of the game.
Saga - Viking Raid. The convention theme was raids.
Gnome Wars - again, not sure of the rules.
Sunday morning - during the annual meeting with NHMGS President Kevin Smyth at the podium. It wasn't all bad news! :)
Phalanx vs. Legion - not sure of the rules.
Bolt Action - Franco Prussian War by your humble correspondent.
SYW - home brew rules by Wes Rogers.
Note - a lot of the games on the printed sheet were either cancelled or filled in with others. My fingers are pointing to the two games I hosted/co-hosted.
AK-47 Republic - Relief Mission to Central Africa.
Rebels and Patriots - Retreat from Concord
Lion Rampant - Crusader State Rules. I played in this game and ran an Arab-Mongol retinue.
Some of the Mongol troops from the Lion Rampant game. Fireforge figures, I think.
The start of the Lion Rampant game.
Cruel Seas: 1944 Baltic Sea
Black Seas: Fleet Action
WWIII Tank Battle
Space 1889: Sky Galleons of Mars
SYW game with homebrew rules.
Some of Wes Rogers' beautiful SYW figures - Front Rank?
SYW game.
Thrilla in Manila - a WW2 Pacific Theater game using homebrew rules by Bruce Meyer of Company B.
Phalanx vs. Legion: Magnesia
All Hell's Breaking Loose - Western themed game by Ron Palma. One of his games (might be this one) won Best of Show.
Battle of Hue game using Arc of Fire. I played in this game and ran a few NVA units. We ended up winning the game over the USMC troops - I think due to some of the USMC players being overly cautious; particularly with their M48 tank.
I think this might be Retreat from New York - a Rebels and Patriots game - although I could be mistaken.
Relief of an Afghan Fort - I think using Men Who Would Be Kings.
The normally packed main hall on Friday afternoon - the first period of the convention. Note everyone masked up unless eating or drink.
The registration desk and Bring and Buy on Friday afternoon. Folks were bringing loads and loads of stuff for the Bring and Buy.
A few toys I picked up at the Bring and Buy. Not really into 40K or WHFB, but couldn't pass up the prices.
The few books I picked up the first day - none over $5 each; in fact, the Ospreys were $1 each; and the Bolt Action 2nd Ed was $5! One man's trash...
I had to take a picture of this - guess the hotel staff have to keep their sense of humor.
Battle of Valverde.
War of the World Armageddon
Battle of TincheBray 1106.
Rebels and Patriots: Cornered Highlander
Chris Craft's Rebels and Patriots game.
Another shot of Chris Craft's Rebels and Patriots game. Chris is great painter, but said these Front Rank figures were painted for him by someone in Scotland. He said he orders the figures to be delivered to the painter there and once done they're shipped to him here in Washington State.
At the annual meeting this morning we discussed the possibility of moving next year's Enfilade either back to the usual Memorial Day weekend or again during Labor Day weekend. The voting for the date was pretty much split - mainly based on the unpredictability of the future state of affairs. Sound like the board of directors are in for more tough decisions. Until next time, wishing you all the best in health and gaming!
