It is two weeks now till the Pheonix Wargame Show, this is the second year it has been run by gamers from the west of Cumbria, but as the show is little more than a couple of miles from my house it is a must for me. It is a small show but some good support from traders.
Last year I ran my Lord of the Rings Participation game...which found its way onto the flyer 🙂 this year I wanted to do something slightly different so I am running an Operation Sealion Participation game. With the success of my previous game I have planned it to be a fast and furious game suitable for all ages. Linking into my campaign it is based around the initial attack on Hawkinge Airfield just north of Folkestone. The picture below shows the rough set up although I might change it slightly for the show.
The participant plays as a German squad of elite Fallschirmjager whose Glider has put them through the perimeter fence, they have a number of objectives to blow up but only limited time, although I am using bolt action each figure represents a unit, the first time we have used it like this and it seems to work ok...simple and easy which is the main thing.
We play tested it several times this weekend and it was fun which is the important thing. The game is designed to take no more than about 45 minutes So if you happen to be in an around Penrith in a couple of weeks come over and say hello 😀
I will be there. And I will expect to have a go (please).
ReplyDeleteActually, I'm looking forward to this show. Yesterday's local show I just couldn't be bothered with in the end, but I'm determined to make it to Penrith!
Hopefully see you there and yes we can get you a game 😀
DeleteSounds great, unfortunately can't make it, family stuff that weekend
ReplyDeleteAlso got the old guard next weekend. I did promise to ask you if you wanted to come. Sunday 18th from 9am til abot 4. Not a problem if you can't make it
DeleteThanks Martin I will check out with my boss and see what we are doing next weekend 😀
DeleteThat reminds me. I've yet to ping a message to Steve and Stuart and John about next week, to see if its okay for me to pop back along as a visitor (since I've dropped from being a club member). Just be a social visit by me, so don't worry about finding me any toys to play with.
DeleteCome along, I'll tell the guys
DeleteLooking forward to seeing you there and having a bash.
ReplyDeleteNo problem you're welcome to have a game
Deletecool
DeleteIt looks just the ticket!
ReplyDeleteThanks David 🙂
DeleteA very inviting display.
ReplyDeleteThanks half way between display and participation, well that is what I am aiming for 🙂
DeleteSounds fantastic Matt!
ReplyDeleteIf I can manage a bit of fun that will do 😀
DeleteA treat in store for the visitors there.
ReplyDeleteHopefully fun, dynamic and visually appealing ? Well that is what I am aiming for ?
DeleteSounds brilliant! I shall look forward to reading all about and admiring all the pics!
ReplyDeleteCheers Gordon 🙂
DeleteMatt, I played your game last year and really enjoyed it. Bringing my son this year so can't wait to show him your game
ReplyDeleteDo come and say hello, game is slightly different and a little harder 😀
DeleteI also really enjoyed Lord of the Rings last year and hope that I get a chance to give this game a go as well
ReplyDeleteYou'll be very welcome David come and say hello 😀
DeleteEnjoy the show tomorrow Matt!
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