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Suncoast Skirmishers is hosting Games of August II Games Day
Saturday, August 21, 2010
9am to 6pm : Session 1, 9am-1pm ; Session 2, 2pm-6pm
St. Catherine's Episcopal Church
502 Druid Hills Road ; Temple Terrace, Florida

Bring your lunch or raid one of the many nearby fast-food joints.
DRINKS AVAILABLE AT CHURCH.

If you wish to run a game, contact Art Bagley, abagley@ut.edu
Want more info? e-mail Bill Hogan, hoganw@gte.net

Here's the game line-up so far:

"CHICAGO EXPRESS : Railroading Game"
Session 1, 9am-1pm, 5 players, Game Master Philip Shea
Executives of the B&O, C&O, Penn Central, and NY Central railroads vie [that is, stab each other, and competitors, in the back] to be the first to get their steel rails westward to Chicago in the late 1800s. The sharpest railroading execs seek maximum return on their investments in this high-stakes business game lasting about an hour. [Maybe multiple games in the morning session?]

"INTO THE BOCAGE : NORMANDY 1944"
World War II, 28mm, Skirmish, Disposable Heroes rules
Session 1, 9am-1pm, 4-8 players, Game Master Andy Thurlow
Elements of the 101st Airborne Division are tasked to take a critical road junction on the Carentan Peninsula. A 2nd SS Panzer Division unit has other plans for the 101st. [If you're nice to Andy, he might run a 2nd scenario in the afternoon session!]

"THE MINSTREL BOY TO THE WARS HAS GONE : THE BATTLE OF MONS, 1914"
World War I, 28mm, Skirmish, Price of Glory rules
Session 2, 2pm-6pm, 4-8 players, Game Master Frank Frey
In honor of the 96th anniversary of the Battle of Mons [August 23], this scenario represents an attack by the Brandenburg Fusiliers and Brandenburg Jagers on the positions of the 2nd Royal Irish Regiment; basically, some of the best units of the German Imperial Army tangle with "The Old Contemptibles."

"MORNING RAID ON FLUGZEUG FIELD"
World War I Aerial combat, Wings of War rules
Session 2, 2pm-6pm, up to 16 players, Game Master Jim Amrein
At a German airdrome, a morning flight of raiders is being prepped. Before the German planes get airborne, a flight of British, American, and French fighters and bombers are spotted inbound. The Germans scramble in desperation to intercept and scatter the allied flight group before [too much] damage is done.


HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

MORE FUN 'N' GAMES ON THEIR WAY!

Have heard from Gail and Webb Pierce, each of whom will host a scenario. Have not received details as of this moment, but these folks are known for their great games. Watch this space for more info in the near future.

Also, Patrick Mullins will give this mini-con a Florida twist with the American Civil War BATTLE OF OLUSTEE. What's more, this could be your first chance to wargame using the BRAND NEW FIRE & FURE REGIMENTAL rules set. Patrick and I have experimented several times since getting the new book from Rich Hansenauer and there definitely are differences in the play flow but the easy functionality of the original F&F rules remain.

More information is expected soon from Robert Rowen who will offer an American Civil War engagement using the original Fire & Fury Brigade-level ruleset.

Thanks for your continued interest in and support of Suncoast Skirmishers efforts to offer quality gaming experiences on Florida's west-central coast!!!

Art Bagley
abagley@ut.edu

EVEN MORE GAMES FOR GUNS OF AUGUST II, August 21

Both hosted by David Glenn Jr.

MORNING SESSION 9am-1pm

"Terminator Salvation : Tampa Metro"
Huge 54mm skirmish, 54mm!!!; Customized "Terminator Rules!"
4-10 players
Two key "resistance fighters" have been captured by Skynet Terminator security forces and taken to the "Tampa Metro Re-education Facility." The Resistance needs to lead a dangerous rescue mission to free the captives from Skynet. Players will maneuver, to the best of their abilities, their "Resistance Teams" and resources carefully so as not to confront the Terminator Forces of Skynet. Sorry, no dogs allowed!


AFTERNOON SESSION 2pm-6pm

Battle at Silesia, Seven Years War
Age of Reason rules, 10mm, battalion-level
2-6 players
Frederick the Great, leading his Prussian Army into Silesia, finds his way obstructed by the advancing Austrian Army. Both forces aim to control a tract of disputed territory. Can Frederick crush the Austrians? Will the Austrians outwit one of history's greatest military leaders? Come take part to determine the outcome!!!

All slots full for both a.m. and p.m. sessions. Most likely there'll be some pick-up game action, both Board-type and RPG. Here's the list:

MORNING SESSION 9am-1pm

"CHICAGO EXPRESS : RAILROADING GAME"
5 players
Game Master Philip Shea
Executives of the B&O, C&O, Penn Central, and NY Central railroads vie [that is, stab each other, and competitors, in the back] to be the first to get their steel rails westward to Chicago in the late 1800s. The sharpest railroading execs seek maximum return on their investments in this high-stakes business game lasting about an hour.

"INTO THE BOCAGE : NORMANDY 1944"
World War II, 28mm, Skirmish; Disposable Heroes rules; 4-8 players
Game Master Andy Thurlow
Elements of the 101st Airborne Division are tasked to take a critical road junction on the Carentan Peninsula. A 2nd SS Panzer Division unit has other plans for the 101st.

"OLUSTEE : DOES FLORIDA GET THE BLUES?"
American Civil War; 6mm, brand new FIRE & FURY REGIMENTAL RULES; 4-5 players
Game Master Patrick Mullins
Rebel generals Finegan and Colquitt gather a makeshift force to do battle with Union General Seymour heading to Tallahassee from Jacksonville. They meet just east of Lake City at a whistle-stop on a rickety railroad. Can the graybacks keep Florida in the Confederacy? Can the USCT 54th Massachusetts influence the outcome?
+++ Familiarity with Fire & Fury Brigade rules will be helpful
+++CONTINUED IN SESSION 2

"TERMINATOR SALVATION : TAMPA METRO"
54mm skirmish; customized "Terminator Rules!"; 4-10 players
Game Master David Glenn Jr.
Two key "resistance fighters" have been captured by Skynet Terminator security forces and taken to the "Tampa Metro Re-education Facility." The Resistance needs to lead a dangerous rescue mission to free the captives from Skynet. Players will maneuver, to the best of their abilities, their "Resistance Teams" and resources carefully so as not to confront the Terminator Forces of Skynet. Sorry, no dogs allowed!

"REDCOATS IN THE COLONIES : ACTION FROM THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION"
54mm American War of Independence [AWI]; All the King's Men rules; 4 players
Game Mistress Gail Pierce
King George's forces trample American roads and woods as well as the colonists' basic human rights. Can you help give Tom, John, Ben, and others enough time to write the Declaration of Independence?

"AGGRESSIVE VIGILANCE : PEARL HARBOR, DECEMBER 6 -- WHAT IF?"
Fast Ships in Harm's Way rules; 1/6000 scale; up to 12 players; Kids with playing parent welcome
Game Master Bill Sterner
On 6 December 1941, a Kaneohe-based PBY reports 20 unidentified ships [including 4 carriers] 300 miles NW of Pearl heading SE at 15kts. Adm.Kimmel quickly sends out Captain Tory in the USS Minneapolis with five other cruisers and 12 destroyers to investigate. At 0700hrs on 7 December, the already-patrolling USS Raleigh radios to Pearl Harbor "Unknown ships located heading SW. Carrier-based air-craft also sighted." What does Kimmel do? WHAT DO YOU DO?!


SESSION 2, 2pm-6pm

"OLUSTEE : DOES FLORIDA GET THE BLUES?" CONTINUED FROM SESSION 1
American Civil War, 6mm, brand new FIRE & FURY REGIMENTAL RULES
4-5 players
Game Master Patrick Mullins

"MORNING RAID ON FLUGZEUG FIELD"
World War I Aerial combat, Wings of War rules
Up to 16 players
Game Master Jim Amrein
At a German airdrome, a morning flight of raiders is being prepped. Before the German planes get airborne, a flight of British, American, and French fighters and bombers are spotted inbound. The Germans scramble in desperation to intercept and scatter the allied flight group before [too much] damage is done.

"BLOOD ON THE CROSSROADS"
WWII, Battle of the Bulge, 28mm
Rules: Battlefield Evolution – World at War.
4-8 players
Game Master: Frank Frey
In a masterful display of arms, the leading elements of Kampfgruppe Peiper, 1st SS Panzer Division, seized control of Trois Ponts and its vital bridges. Now KG Peiper is pressing forward towards the Meuse. Elements of the 82nd Airborne Divison have moved into blocking positions around a small crossroads village. Will the Paratroopers be able to hold out long enough for re-inforcements arrive or will the Germans break through and be on their way to Liege.

"BATTLE AT SILESIA"
Seven Years War
Age of Reason rules, 10mm, battalion-level
2-6 players
Game Master David Glenn Jr.
Frederick the Great, leading his Prussian Army into Silesia, finds his way obstructed by the advancing Austrian Army. Both forces aim to control a tract of disputed territory. Can Frederick crush the Austrians? Will the Austrians outwit one of history's greatest military leaders? Come take part to determine the outcome!!!

"DO YOU KNOW THE WAY TO STALINGRAD?"
WWII, Germany invades Russia
Flames of War, 15mm
4-8 players
Game Master Webb Pierce
As the Germans approach Stalingrad, the Ruskies are throwing everything they have at the advancing enemy. Masses of Red infantry go into the meatgrinder. Can any of Stalin's armored support arrive to help?

"TURKENKRIEG [Revisited]"
Siege of Vienna, 1683
Wargaming & The Age of Marlborough [modified] rules, Pike & Shot 20mm [flat], 4-6 players
Game Master Pat Condray
Jan Sobieski leads an allied army against the Turks who've laid siege to Vienna.

REPLACEMENTS -- REPLACEMENTS -- REPLACEMENTS

ELOY LASANTA will be at our Saturday gaming sessions to present some RPG SCENARIOS from his THIRD EYE GAMES series of products. See his website at

http://www.thirdeyegames.net -- this is a live link, just doesn't look like one

Enjoy!!!

Art Bagley

Sorry that I neglected to repeat this announcement on this thread; it's listed on the Hurricon/Recon thread but should also have been repeated here. I'm sorry if I've caused any problems by my being lazy.

ATTENTION PLEASE...


CANCELLATION OF 2 GAMES...


Sorry to announce that, due to health issues, Gail & Webb Pierce will be unable to run their respective scenarios at this coming Saturday's Game Day.

REDCOATS IN THE COLONIES

and

DO YOU KNOW THE WAY TO STALINGRAD?

are cancelled.


Art "Due to Circumstances Beyond Our Control" Bagley