The HAWKs held their one day BARRAGE XVI miniatures gaming convention this past Saturday, September 15th. By all accounts it was huge success with a record attendance
and record number of dealers present in a new spacious and well lit venue.
There was a large selection of great looking games
as well as a whole table dedicated to just kids games. There was also a Flames of War tournament at the convention this year.
The club is already making plans for next year.
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An overview of the new convention site, The Havre De Grace Community Center. |
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This year the HAWKs had a well attended Flames of War tournament at the convention. The sponsors are looking forward to coming back again next year. |
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Mark Fastoso's The Tower Helmets WWII North Africa game using "Fireball Forward" rules. |
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Whoever is worried about the graying of the hobby, fear not; the HAWKs were pleased to see a large number of kids come along with their folks for a day of gaming, and not just at the kids table. |
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Steve Gelhard's "Shako II" Napoleonic game. |
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A close up of the "Shako II" game, Morning of Morengo |
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David Cochran's Belisarious vs. the Visigoths game, using modified "Kings of War" rules. |
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Gamers had a several dealers and flea marketers to shop at during the con. |
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A view of the hall mid day during the peak of the action. |
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Another view of the hall. |
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I ran a series of four well received, hour long, "Look, Sarge, No Charts:WWII" demo games. |
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A last minute addition to the game line-up was this War of the Worlds game using GASLIGHT rules. The hosts did a great job in what was apparently the first convention game they ever ran. |
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Kurt Schlegel's Attack on Santa's Village game, using GASLIGHT rules, was a big hit with the kids. |
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P. Heffner's Aerodrome games are always a big hit at Barrage with kids and adults alike. |
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