Since we are in the Host Room and the PEL got some numbers wrong, I figured I would post this here…
The Yellow Work Gaming Society
in the Host Room
(the long corridor downstairs behind the pretzel/soup food stand)
F277: The Magnolia Gardens 1780
Fri 4:00:00PM,
4 hrs, 6 Players Scale: 15mm, Rules: American Battlelines modified
In March of 1780, prior to the siege of Charleston, British Loyalists Forces camped at Drayton Hall in S.C. in a "what if" Battle, American Forces attack the Hessian Forces while they prepare to move up the Ashley River. A win here may have an effect on the upcoming siege. In one of the biggest losses in the AWI. No experience necessary.
S278: One Cannot Quarrel Without an Opponent
Sat 2:00:00PM,
3 hrs, 8 Players Scale: 28mm, Rules: Ronin
The Warring States saw unprecedented conflict even for samurai. There were many factions; samurai, bushi, wakou pirates, monks, bandits and ronin fighting constantly, alliances were made and broken like the wind changes. Care to test your steel? Rules taught, walk ups welcome in this skirmish level match-up.
Note: the number of players and hours was reversed in the PEL
S273: A Raid on Port Lauffer 1862
Sat 7:00:00PM,
4 hrs, 5 Players Scale: 15mm,
Rules: Fields of Honor A Union cavalry strikes a Confederate rear area. With a few breaks, the raid really could have shortened the war, but being Union cavalry, the opportunity was missed. Refight this encounter with a simple set of rules. No experience necessary.
Note: the number of players and hours was reversed in the PEL
S275: Sink or Swim
Sat 9:00:00AM, 3 hrs, 6 Players Scale: 1/600, Rules: Sail & Steam Navies
An early American Civil War naval encounter of cotton, timber, and tin clad steam ships! Shoot and ram your way to victory.
Rules will be briefed before starting the battle, both experienced and inexperienced players welcome! Minors under 14 must be accompanied by adult.
Note: the number of players and hours was reversed in the PEL
F274: Battle of Valverde 1862
Fri 7:00:00PM, 4 hrs, 4 Players Scale: 15mm, Rules: Johnny Reb
Confederate General Henry Sibley, led a force of 2600 Texans from Ft Bliss into New Mexico, with the goal of cutting Union supply routes West. Blocked by Col. Canby's volunteers from New Mexico out of Ft. Craig, Sibly attempts to bypass the Fort by crossing the Rio Grande. Will the Confederates succeed? Or will Canby stand strong? No experience necessary.