And a great time was had by all!
The "Gateway Game Day" was a successful event, and I want to thank all who participated, setting up, playing, hosting, tearing down, etc. We raised about $700 for various ministries that the church sponsors or supports in the community, directly and indirectly.
This is what the fellowship hall at Abington Baptist Church looks like normally:
Our hard working minions moved a lot of tables to set it all up!
The answer of course is "No...no they won't."
Kevin D. of BuxMont Gamers running a 15mm Napoleonics game using the venerable "Fusilier" rules by D. Cochran and a horde of extras.
"You may think that Irishmen don't talk with our hands, but we do!" Kevin explains some of the mechanics to avid listeners, including local gaming hero Reg W.
Some came for the games, some for the food. Well, they needed food to keep gaming, anyway!
Brian C hosting Command and Colors "Waterloo", while Mark D clearly just saw something shiny...
The French are planning to restore Emperor Napoleon to his throne - but the Allies say otherwise!
Many came to play, some came to sell, some came to buy - and yes, there were a few things to buy. Vendor Fred [?] explains to staff that he gets no food until all these things here are sold! He may also have to walk home...
BuxMont Gamers Chris and Matt also have a few things to offer. Well, maybe more than a few things...
Treebeard and the Balrog ponder their fate at the hands of their next owner - surely, must be better than Sauron??
Bill R. gets a buncha pics as I played in this game! Love figs and terrain, using a modified version of "Song of Drums and Tomahawks". British retaliatory raid on a Mohican village. Hey, "can't we all just get along??"
One fellow is enjoying some sartorial splendor thanks to the French, it appears. Does make him a better target, tho.
Team John Bull staged for the raid.
Cliff B running the Battle of Britain - Spitfires, Stukas and Messerschmitts galore using the popular "Wings of War".
Definitely Teutonic Knights - against vikings it seems.
Someone is nervous and dropped his shield, I think.
Paul T running a combo deck-building game, "Moonrakers"
Hutch runs the GURPS horror "Air BnB Blood", if memory serves. Did anyone escape the horrors of that BnB??
Mich T hosting "Sub Terra" card / tile game.
That's a "no sir, you can't do that" look from the host if I've ever seen one.
Keith running sci-fi skirmish game "Tomorrow War", near future sci-fi 28mm action. Figs were super-creative!
Kinda-sorta Napoleonic sci-fi fusiliers marching forward.
Storming a ruin "For the Emperor!" [no, not THAT emperor, Napoleon!]
Stukas may be in trouble, but looks like a Henkel and escorts will make it through to their target.
Phil throwing down some ancient beat-down in the ADLG [Arte De La Guerre] 15mm tournament.
Romans v. Teutonic Knights, perhaps?
Definitely Teutonic Knights - against vikings it seems.
EPGS [Eastern Pennsylvania Gaming Society] making "Unplugged" happen at the Game Day with "Flamecraft".
"No gamers were harmed using this inflatable baseball bat - it is a game piece." Marina, Paul and Kelly prepare for another game, Marina is apparently defending the table from encroachment by other gamers...
It was a good but long day. Will be hosting another game day in the future when the stars align properly and with some "lessons learned" to make it even better.
A bit thanks to all our hosts and vendors who were on the tip of the spear to make it a good day and a good time for all!
