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Jan 1, 2020 · In 2018, The Strong received a donation of thousands of artifacts, including first-edition strategy and simulation games, wargames, and role-playing games from Darwin Bromley, co-founder of Mayfair Games. The artifacts constituted the single largest gift the to the museum’s collection and will help scholars understand the importance and influence of a transitional era in games, charting ...
Miniature wargaming is a form of wargaming in which military units are represented by miniature physical models on a model battlefield. The use of physical models to represent military units is in contrast to other tabletop wargames that use abstract pieces such as counters or blocks, or computer wargames which use virtual models.
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Jan 22, 2022 · In 1806, Austrian Johann Ferdinand Opiz introduced a new mechanic that would absolutely revolutionize miniature wargaming for centuries. He used dice to indicate the variability and unpredictability of warfare. (This caused no small stir. Hellwig was particularly upset with this decision, as Hellwig’s game was based on a chess-theme, and he ...
Jan 25, 2017 · Graham Tuer, who donated 170 issues of Miniature Wargames, including issues 1-50 (April 2018), and another big batch of magazines in June 2022. Whirlwind, who provided many missing copies of Miniature Wargames (January 2019). Robert Kime, who donated a number of issues of Practical Wargamer (January 2019).
Miniature wargaming is a fairly expensive hobby, both in terms of time and resources. Currently, a package of 24 15 mm infantry figures will cost about $ 7.50 US, with rules weighing in at anywhere from $ 20 - $ 35 US. Figures can be significantly less expensive if bought in larger, packaged quantities, with up to 100 15 mm costing less than ...
This list compiles published miniature wargames categorized by their subject matter, genre, or time period covered in their rules. Where known, the publisher is given (or, in a few cases, the designer(s) in the case of self-published or freely distributed games), as well as the date of first publication (many games have been published in ...
HMGS, Inc. is a non-profit, charitable and educational 501 (c)3 organization whose purpose is to promote the study of military history through the art of tabletop miniature wargaming. Membership offers discount admission to HMGS conventions, and the opportunity to support our mission while enjoying the fellowship of other military history buffs ...
