2014 HMGS-PSW Spring Campaign: Overlord June 14, 2014

PEL as of 6/3/14

As seen on the HMGS-PSW website: http://www.hmgspsw.com 14th June HMGS-Pacific Southwest Spring Campaign 2014 – Overlord Address: National Guard Armory 17330 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys CA. 91406

Vendor List:

The War House Description: Our long-time HMGS-PSW supporter! Purveyors of miniatures, terrain, rule books, dice and more Ospreys than you can

shake a stick at! Phone (562) 424-3180

Website: thewarhousegames.com.webloc

Scale Specialties Description: Author, rules writer and hobbyist par excellence Norm Harms and wife Pen bring tons (literally!) of historical research

material in the form of books and CDs as well as miniatures, rules, and the most detailed sets of war gaming decals (based on 65 years

of research!) you’ve ever seen. Phone: (714) 535-7486

Website: SMS Home Page.webloc

Brewer Brothers Model Kit & Hobby Expo Description: Goodies for wargamers, model builders, historians, and movie buffs! Chris will have a plethora of 1/72 and 1/87 scale die

cast armor, 1/72 and 1/44 scale armor and aircraft model kits, and a treasure trove of historical movies and documentaries on DVD –

many of them of foreign origin and difficult (if not impossible) to find elsewhere in the U.S.

Contact: Chris Brewer modelkitexpo (AT) hotmail (DOT) com

Flea Market Tables: Some folks are taking advantage of the opportunity afforded to sell off excess figures, etc. There are bargains to be had! If you’ve got

some miniatures, rules, games, etc. you’d like to see go to a good (new) home we’ve got flea market tables available. Sell what you’ll

never use, take the cash, and buy something new! Flea market tables are $10 for as long as you want. Contact Tim Keennon at:

Tim (AT) StuGIII (DOT) com

Raffle! We’ll be having a raffle! We’ve already got over $200 worth of prizes, including miniatures, rules, terrain, and gift cards lined up and

expect to have even more by June 14th. Spend a couple $$$ on raffle tickets to help our club and you could walk away with ten times

the amount spent in prizes. C’mon, it’s for a good cause and remember – unlucky with dice, lucky with raffle tickets! Tickets are $2

each, or 3 for $5, or 7 for $10. Raffle will be held at 3 PM and you MUST be present to win.

Games:

9:00 to 12:00

Title: Cabbage Crates Coming Over the Briny! Description: Brush up on your RAF banter, as there’s a fleet of Heinkels on

their way to bomb Merry Old England during the Battle of Britain. Give them

the chop before the Hun In the Sun puts you right on your Betty Harpers. Climb

into your Hurricane or Spitfire and help Squiffy and WingCo do that Mr.

McGoring up a treat! Easy to learn rules, everything provided, pilots fresh out

of flight school welcome. Sorry though, we can’t speak slower as banter just isn’t the same if you slow it down! Game starts at 10 AM.

Rules: Check Your 6! Scale: 1/300 Number of Players: Up to 10

Game Duration: 2-3 hours

GM/Contact: Steve Reid (818) 951-1350 frog (AT) graphicpenguin (DOT) com

Title: Wargame Bootcamp Description: The Wargame Bootcamp introduces gamers to games that they have not played before or would

not normally be able to play by hosting and teaching games on-demand. We provide the game and our

knowledge of the game and teach it to anyone who wants to play. If required, we even provide the opponent

who can both teach the game and play the game in a friendly and informative manner. Some of the games

we’ll bring are: Kingdom of Heaven, Battles of Napoleon: The Eagle and the Lion, Command & Colors:

Napoleonics, Axis Empires: Totaler Krieg, Combat Commander, Espana 1936, and A Few Acres of Snow,

along with many others. We have something for everyone’s tastes; why not learn a new game today? Starts

at 9 AM.

Rules: Varies (numerous to choose from) Scale: N/A (board games) Number of Players: Unlimited

Game Duration: Varies by game, we have something for whatever duration you want.

GM/Contact: Karl Kreder khkreder (AT) gmail (DOT) com

Title: Drop Zone “N”: Picauville 6 June 1944 Description: 3rd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment and b

Company, 307th Airborne Engineer Battalion, your orders are to seize and

destroy the crossings of the Douve River at Beuzeville La Bastille (map

reference 309911) and Etienville (map reference 269927) and to establish

a secure bridgehead up to Le-Hameau-Renouf. The approaches are guarded by elements of the Wehrmacht’s 91st Division and Pz Regiment

200. There are also elements of the 1st SS Panzer Division in the area.

Good luck men! Game starts at 10 AM.

Rules: Gepanzert Faust Scale: 15 mm

Number of Players: Up to 8 Game Duration: 5 hours

GM/Contact: Stephen Phenow (818) 281-5481

sfp55 (AT) aol (DOT) com

Title: Omaha Beach – Easy Green and Dog Red Description: Omaha Beach at Easy Green and Dog Red. Flames of War game using 20

mm scale miniatures and modified basing for infantry. Scenario is taken from the FoW

Omaha Beach booklet and enlarged to cover the adjoining Dog Red beach zone. Add in

Kampfgruppe Meyer support and maybe a stray U.S. paratrooper squad and French Resistance teams to liven up the rear zones. Beginners and veterans are welcome. All

figures and materials are provided for this fun and fast-paced demo-style game. Game

starts at 10:30 AM.

Rules: Flames of War (with unique infantry team basing) Scale: 20 mm (not 15 mm)

Number of Players: 8 Duration: 4-5 hours

GM/Contact: Michael Verity and Daniel Verity (818) 742-5228

mrverity58 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com

http://wargamerabbit.wordpress.com/gaming-warren/

Title: Battle On the Eastern Front Description: The Russians are driving west, driving back the Nazi menace.

In desperation, the Germans have established some bunkers and

strongpoints to stop the Russian steamroller. Take command of either side

and see if you, as the German commander can stop the Russian hordes or

if, as the Russian commander, you are able to cleanse the Motherland of

the hated Teutonic plague. Easy to learn rules, everything provided.

Rules: Fire and Maneuver Scale: 1/72 Number of Players: 2-8

Game Duration: 2-5 hours. GM/Contact: Mark Deliduka (626) 378-9395

mark (AT) deliduka (DOT) com

Title: Bolt Action Description: The Russian hordes continue their implacable

advance towards Berlin; the Germans once again muster

defenses with ad hoc units. The keys to victory involve a

church, a crossroad, and a bunker. Who will hold all 3 at the

end of 6 or 7 turns?

Rules: Bolt Action by Warlord Games Scale: 28 mm Number of Players: Up to 8 Game Duration: 3 hours

GM/Contact: Donald Tseng

tsengmail (AT) hotmail (DOT) com

Title: Dropzone Commander Demo Description: Come try a fast and dynamic war game of the future – dropships

zip across the horizon to land their cargo of heavy walkers and hover tanks;

this is a game where mobility and initiative is as important as firepower.

Rules: Dropzone Commander Scale: ? Number of Players: 6

Game Duration: 3 hours GM/Contact: Chris Mazourek mazourek (AT) hotmail (DOT) com

Title: The Other Norman Invasion Description: This skirmish scenario features a group of Norman soldiers

and archers raiding supplies from an Anglo-Saxon Hall, which is

defended by thegns and fyrdmen of the local aldorman. Pig Wars is a

skirmish rules set that offers a high level of tactical play. Miniatures

provided and simple rules taught before the game.

Rules: Pig Wars Scale: 28 mm Number of Players: 8

Game Duration: 3 hours. GM/Contact: Ilan Mitchell-Smith

imitchellsmith (AT) gmail (DOT) com

12:00 to 13:00

Volunteers of HMGS/PSW serve a yummy lunch at bargain prices so you can keep on

gaming! Usual faire: burgers, dogs, and chicken sandwiches with chips and soda. Grab a quick bite

to eat and get back to the games!

12:30 to 1:00

HMGS-PSW Membership Meeting

Description: We’ll have a short meeting for everyone to get the word on what is going on

with our chapter is making and to answer any questions from members.

12:00 to 15:00

Title: Sausage Squad Up the Blue End Description: Don’t get my banter? It means, “Here comes the Luftwaffe again!” It’s

another Battle of Britain scenario with escorted German bombers trying to get

through the defending RAF interceptors to knock out a pair of airfields. Can Dickie

Old Chum keep the Reverend Charlie “Trooper” Pipersquak-Smith away from the

bombers long enough to let them complete their bomb runs? Game starts at 1 PM.

Rules: Check Your 6! Scale: 1/300 Number of Players: Up to 8

Game Duration: 2-3 hours

GM/Contact: Steve Reid (818) 951-1350 frog (AT) graphicpenguin (DOT) com

Title: Castle Siege Description: 28 mm Warhammer Ancients Ultra-light designed for the children gamers at the con.

Medieval castle siege battle with a combination of trebuchets, rams, boiling oil, and tons of hack

and slash. Perfect for the junior gamers who want to rumble. Start time 1 PM.

Rules: Warhammer Ancients Scale: 28 mm Number of Players: 8

Game Duration: 2-3 hours. GM/Contact: Adam Hammer (310) 266-8517

adamphammer (AT) hotmail (DOT) com

Title: Warhammer 40K Demo Description: Come try the latest reiteration of 40K with a new psycher phase and turn based

objectives. Will a tenuous alliance between Ultra Marines and Eldar survive a Tyranid

onslaught? Start time 12 noon.

Rules: Warhammer 40,000 (WH 40K) Scale: 28 mm ‘Heroic’ Number of Players: 6

Game Duration: 3 hours.

GM/Contact: Matt Williams redjoker9999 (AT) aol (DOT) com

Title: X-wing Demo Game Description: The goal in this demo game will be to capture Princess

Leia and the stolen battle station plans. Kinda reminds me of a

movie… Game starts at 1 PM.

Rules: Star Wars X-wing Scale: ? Number of Players: Up to 6

Game Duration: 3 hours

GM/Contact: Colin Dimock DimockC (AT) ehs.ucla (DOT) edu and

Claude Lecesne Lordoe4 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

Title: Wargame Bootcamp… continued Rules: Varies (numerous to choose from) Scale: N/A (board games) Number of Players: Unlimited

GM/Contact: Karl Kreder khkreder (AT) gmail (DOT) com

Title: Drop Zone “N”: Picauville 6 June 1944… continued Rules: Gepanzert Faust Scale: 15 mm Number of Players: 8

GM/Contact: Stephen Pnenow (818) 281-5481 sfp55 (AT) aol (DOT) com

Title: Omaha Beach – Easy Green and Dog Red… continued Rules: Flames of War Scale: 20 mm Number of Players: 8

GM/Contact: Michael Verity (818) 742-5228 mrverity58 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com

Title: Battle On the Eastern Front… continued Rules: Fire and Maneuver Scale: 1/72 Number of Players: 2-8

GM/Contact: Mark Deliduka mark (AT) deliduka (DOT) com

15:00 to 18:00

Title: No One Expects the Low-level Raid! Description: Our chief weapon is surprise… surprise and fear. The

Luftwaffe has tried bombing RAF airfields from high and medium

altitudes, now it’s time for something completely different – a surprise

raid on Kenley Airfield from treetop height. “Don’t you yell at me, Mr.

Warwick!” Easy to learn rules, everything provided, no flying

experience required. Game starts at 4 PM.

Rules: Check Your 6! Scale: 1/300 Number of Players: Up to 6

Game Duration: 3 hours. GM/Contact: Steve Reid (818) 951-1350 frog (AT) graphicpenguin (DOT) com

Title: Remember Nelson! Description: Frigate combat using Sails of Glory rules. 2-6 players.

Each player will command a frigate to determine domination of the

Adriatic Sea. Rules will be selected based on the experience of the

players. Rules: Sails of Glory Scale: ? Number of Players: Up to 6

Game Duration: 3 hours. GM/Contact: Art Turney

Title: Wargame Bootcamp… continued Rules: Varies (numerous to choose from) Scale: N/A (board games) Number of Players: Unlimited

GM/Contact: Karl Kreder khkreder (AT) gmail (DOT) com

Title: Omaha Beach – Easy Green and Dog Red… continued Rules: Flames of War Scale: 20 mm Number of Players: 8

GM/Contact: Michael Verity (818) 742-5228 mrverity58 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com

Title: Castle Siege… continued Rules: Warhammer Ancients Scale: 28 mm Number of Players: 8

GM/Contact: Adam Hammer (310) 266-8517 adamphammer (AT) hotmail (DOT) com

Title: X-wing Demo Game… continued Rules: Star Wars X-wing Scale: ? Number of Players: 6

GM/Contact: Colin Dimock DimockC (AT) ehs.ucla (DOT) edu and Claude Lecesne Lordoe4 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

17:00 to 18:00

Volunteers of HMGS/PSW serve a yummy dinner at bargain prices so you can keep on

gaming! In order to minimize the amount of cooking and cleaning required of our over-worked

volunteers we’ll be ordering out for pizza. There will be different toppings/combinations of

toppings ordered so whether your preference is veggie, all meat, or somewhere in between

there will be something for all the hungry pizza lovers in attendance!

18:00 to 21:00

Title: No One Expects the Low-level Raid! … continued Rules: Check Your 6! Scale; 1/300 Number of Players: 6

GM/Contact: Steve Reid (818) 951-1350 frog (AT) graphicpenguin (DOT) com

Title: Wargame Bootcamp… continued Rules: Varies (numerous to choose from) Scale: N/A (board games) Number of Players: Unlimited

GM/Contact: Karl Kreder khkreder (AT) gmail (DOT) com