| thebunkergames | 11 Nov 2009 5:32 a.m. PST |
Dear all
Hope you find this review of The Bunker of interest Why visit The Bunker, well perhaps a background introduction of my involvement in the hobby may help. I've been wargaming man & boy for more years than I care to remember, I enjoy the hobby & even run a small business that deals in 20mm AFV's & figures. I have been visiting The Bunker since 1998 and I tend to go there at least twice a year, which I would say shows that I enjoy going. What is The Bunker? Well it is a wargaming weekend with a difference & the brain child of Shaun McLaughlin. Have you ever watched epic fims such as '633 Squadron','The Great Escape','Spartacus' and 'The Eagle has landed' or block busters like 'Indiana Jones' and thought that would make a great game, well Shaun has done just that. He brings the particular film to life with purpose built terrain, figures & models, together with easy to follow rules which play well but also give the right feel to the game. Most importantly the games are fun with a capital F. On top of that you are treated to superb meals & good company, which all boils down to a great weekend wargaming. You should go as you don't know what you are missing. Craig of Realistic Wargames. |
| thebunkergames | 11 Nov 2009 5:42 a.m. PST |
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Phil Hendry  | 11 Nov 2009 6:04 a.m. PST |
That URL gives the following error: HTTP Error 404 – File or directory not found. |
| thebunkergames | 11 Nov 2009 6:16 a.m. PST |
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| (I Screwed Up) | 11 Nov 2009 6:21 a.m. PST |
That one don't work either. And taking the /home off gives you a "The Bunker – Website coming soon" page. |
| thebunkergames | 11 Nov 2009 6:24 a.m. PST |
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| runs with scissors | 11 Nov 2009 7:10 a.m. PST |
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 Dentatus  | 11 Nov 2009 7:20 a.m. PST |
If I'm ever in the UK with time on my hands and spare cash… |
| thebunkergames | 11 Nov 2009 10:27 a.m. PST |
Look forward to meeting you Denatus
Shaun |
| MWright | 11 Nov 2009 10:59 p.m. PST |
What rules are used for the games? |
| Geoff B | 11 Nov 2009 11:44 p.m. PST |
My family has enjoyed "The Bunker" gaming experience on more than one ocasion.Hayley and Sean played a great WW2 game and my wife Dani loves the whole layout. Shaun and his family are great hosts and you wont be dissapointed! |
| The Dozing Dragon | 13 Nov 2009 7:26 p.m. PST |
I've 'known' Shaun for years through shows and conventions – a great guy and from what I hear the Bunker is well worth a weekend visit. Dave |
| thebunkergames | 17 Nov 2009 11:02 a.m. PST |
The majority of The Bunker rules are in house, although we do use commercial sets like BaB, WAB, Rapid Fire, sets by Chris Peers & Good old Don Featherstone stuff. The rules are designed for fast play with a card based system attached. This ensures that no 2 games will ever be the same (a boon for the Umpire) Shaun |
| Derek H | 17 Nov 2009 4:02 p.m. PST |
You're meant to be at least a supporting member before posting ads on TMP. |
| firstvarty1979 | 18 Nov 2009 7:22 p.m. PST |
It wasn't very good for Hermann Fegelein! Oops! Wrong Bunker! :-( |
| thebunkergames | 25 Nov 2009 2:21 p.m. PST |
Thanks chaps for the positive feedback & The on-line bookings!
I hope to add 'Blackhawk Down' & 'The Last of the Mohicans' to the games next year Regards
Shaun |
| AlanYork | 25 Nov 2009 4:21 p.m. PST |
I've played one or two games in The Bunker in my time and had some fantastic wargames there, my own personal favourite being The Eagle Has Landed where I finally managed to kill Churchill's double with the pistol butt of Michael Caine's Luger after an event card frenzy. The Bunker is well worth a visit. |
| thebunkergames | 26 Nov 2009 12:50 p.m. PST |
Cheers Alan
I remember that one well!
Shaun |
| RedAce | 14 Dec 2009 4:47 p.m. PST |
OK My 2 penceworth. I havent been to the Bunker, but I well remember (and miss!) Shaun's entertaining and innovative games at York Wargames Society years ago.
Good Luck Shaun – hope to see you at one of the shows again soon.
Keith. |
| Azantihighlightning | 14 Dec 2009 5:32 p.m. PST |
I keep meaning to go, the problem invariably being not having a group to take up, as people find it so hard to get away these days. Plus with train fare etc I have to budget at least 100 quid before actually getting there. That said, I will make it at some stage and the range of games on offer looks pretty good fun. |
| tuscaloosa | 15 Dec 2009 11:38 a.m. PST |
"Thanks chaps for the positive feedback" Your own? I'm kind of confused how you can review your own shop… |
| thebunkergames | 11 Jan 2010 3:07 p.m. PST |
Hi Keith
Thanks for your comments(positive feedback..) See you at The York show in Feb. The Bunker will be running 'Kings of the Sun' – pure Hollywood history!
Regards
Shaun |
| Matt Adlard | 30 May 2013 11:10 a.m. PST |
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| thebunkergames | 03 Jun 2013 2:22 p.m. PST |
Great to see this post back up again
& yes a visit to The Bunker is still good for you
Regards
Shaun in The Bunker
thebunkergames.com |
| andygamer | 07 Jun 2013 9:25 p.m. PST |
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| thebunkergames | 09 Jun 2013 4:50 a.m. PST |
Hi andygamer – not sure about Shaun of the Lead – though some may be with you on that one!
Hope you can make it Bunker wise in the near future
Regards
Shaun
thebunkergames.com |
