Postie did a cracking job painting all the figures and making all the terrain for our demo game Skirmish at St Francis Cove 1784 - A Smugglers Adventure, at Broadside in Gillingham over the weekend.
We arrived nice and early and set up in no time.
Lee printed out all the info and Smuggler pictures, to make the table look
We started the game as the doors opened. Steve bought a Pirate outfit with him (why has Steve got a Pirate outfit, you ask) Well we all asked the same question!!!
We had a pact, whoever knocked over any terrain while moving their troops would have to wear the wig for 10 minutes.
Our first winner was Lee!
The aim of the game was the Smugglers had to get their contraband off the beach, up the cliff and off the closest table edge. The Revenuemen and Marines had to capture the smugglers, not kill them and stop them getting any booty off the table.
The Revenue men and Marines march on the table, its early morning, they've been given some info that a ship might e landing at St Francis cove, by a recently captured local.
Surj is watching Lee like a hawk, hoping he knocks over another tree.
But wait..... Steve knocked over tree, (I think he did it on purpose)
Suits you Sir!
The Smugglers are all alerted that the Revenumen are on their way, when.......
Brian May, aka Reject Dave knocked over a tree, then knocked over another tree
Out of Steve's bag of tricks came a Pirate shirt, which Dave could just about get on.
He then proceeded to knock over a stack of trees, just look at those sleeves!!!
Dave was then saved as Surj, who knocked over a tree, he really didn't wanna put the wig on Ha!!!
We'd only been playing 30 minutes and the wig wearers were a sweaty mess.
So we left the wig in the box.
Back to the game, all Smugglers moved toward the approaching Government men, apart from the ones loads the carts and mules of course!!
Talking of carts and mules......
We only had one practice game, where the Government men were victorious, in this game it looked like the Smugglers were getting the upper hand. Instead of going for the beach a troop of men headed towards the ruined church of St Francis. Good news for us the Smugglers!!
Luvvly terrain pieces from Debris of War!!
The Goverment men were dropping like flies.
Two brave Smugglers take of the Marines.
There were 12 Revenue men, now there's only 3.
Postie pulled out an event card, one of the young recruits tripped over a rock and fired his 6 shot blunderbuss and accidentally shot and killed 4 of his own men.
Oh how we laughed!
A powerful volley drops more Government troops.
The mules are fully loaded and heading for the table edge.
The game ended when the 3 remaining Government men fled the feild.
So a win for the Smugglers.
There were lots of other great games on show at the show, here are some photos of them.
Lord of the Rings SBG - Hythe Tyrants
Luxembourg 1940, 20mm Rapid Fire - Deal Wargames Club
Star Wars Legion - Fire When Ready
Who were voted in as the well deserved Best in Show.
Sheppy Models
I had a bargain purchase of Vallejo paints from Shaun!!!
Spanish Ulcers; Battles in the Peninsular War - Real Time Wargamers
Battle of Cawnpore, Indian Mutiny 1857 - Hailsham Wargamers
Ragnorak Hobbies
- Nach Paris 1870; Franco-Prussian War - SEEMS
- Disain Studios?
- Medway Veterans Hub
- Sarissa Precision
- Crawley Wargamws Club - 1st Sikh War
- Skirmish Wargames - Red & White and Blood Red Snow
- 54mm Russian Cival War
- Eagles & Lions at Carentan - Retired Wargamers Reloaded
Friday Night Fire Fight
Flea Market
601st Cos Play Games
BattleTec - BattleTec UK South East
Battle Foundry
Bloodforged Games
Parkfield Miniatures- Fox Miniatures Dioramas
Debris of War
Blotz & AppleJax
Trench Offensive - Pandyman Enterprises
Medway Wargames - Star Wars Legion 54mm
Big on Stratergy - The Great Turkey Hunt - 54mm French Indain Wars
- TWWS - What a Tanker
Maidstone Wargames Club - Fallujah Iraq 2004
- And finally a Team Reject pic
Great looking game Ray, sounds like you all really enjoyed yourselves! Excellent pics of the other games too.
ReplyDeleteWe certainly did.
DeleteWhat a great show! Thanks for all photos!
ReplyDeleteBest
Glad you liked the pics Michal.
DeleteWow, that looks like a great game and an excellent show, Ray! And that really is A LOT of photos. Interesting reading the Hauhausen sign...I have meant to ask one of my UK mates, is Liberation Models still trading? I bought a fair bit of modern 20mm stuff off Rolf a few years ago and I have emailed him two or three times in the last six to nine months, but have received no reply....anyone know if he is still in business?
ReplyDeleteIt was a great show to be sure. I've not heard of Liberation Models to be honest and can't find them online?
DeleteAll of the setups were really impressive. Funny about the wig.
ReplyDeleteI was lucky and never got to wear it!
DeleteYou fellas put on a terrific looking game. Nice touch with the wig.
ReplyDeleteIt did make us laugh, those who didn't have to wear it, that is!!
DeleteQuite the game, who gets the sweaty wig? Great photos of the convention and the games within.
ReplyDeleteSteve keeps the wig, it'll probably need fumigating.
DeleteSounds like it was a great game and looked magnificent. The whole show looked good too, with many very interestingand varied game.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of rejects too - so what's the collective noun for a group of rejects ?
A Twit?
DeleteYour game looked great and also seemed to be loads of fun, what's more to ask of a game!! Great report, some cracking looking games on show, plenty to peruse and come back to. Brilliant post Ray, thanks for doing it.
ReplyDeleteWe all did have a cracking day Donnie and were knackered at the end of it too!
DeleteYour game looked great and seemed great fun, nice wigs, lots of other great games too!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
There were plenty of cool looking games, for sure.
DeleteFantastic looking show with so many varied games on display. Truly a feast for the attendees. That Smuggler game looked like a right gas too and very nicely crafted/painted.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great game if I'm being honest, I was a bit upset that one of Posties event cards didn't come out. To win some king of bonus (cant remember what) the Smugglers as a team had to sing a Sea Shanty out loud. That would have turned a few heads.
DeleteA great summary Ray. A lot of work obviously went into your game and everyne looked like they were having a great time.
ReplyDeleteWe certainly did Lawrence.
Delete1. Perhaps Steve is the original Mr Ben?
ReplyDelete2. Wearing a wig in that heat is a sound punishment for knocking down terrain methinks.
3. It was a great looking game with a lot of background mirth and merriment!
1. Correct
Delete2 . Just glad I didn't knock any over!
3. Why thank you SIr!
A fine game for sure and a lovely looking show too. Thanks for all the photos of the others games as well:).
ReplyDeleteNo problem Steve, glad you enjoyed the post.
DeleteGood show report Ray.
ReplyDeleteCheers Rich, where's yours?
DeleteGreat looking games, Ray! Love Big Lee with the big hair too!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's a lot of pictures! Splendid report there. And loved the contraband game too... :-)
ReplyDeleteCheers,
David.