The South Bay Game Club

2003 Club Meetings

A note on scheduling policy is at the bottom of the page...

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January 11

10:30 AM	Middle-Earth Tactica. Bob Burke and Tom Rogers will host a 25mm Middle-Earth game using Medieval Tactica.
10:30 AM	Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. A demo of the new GW game by Will Tijerina.
10:30 AM	Crossfire. By Bob Bergman in 15mm. British Paras and the Wermacht in an Arnhem-type assault.
1:00 PM	American Revolutionary Warhammer Playtest. If there is ample room, Pete and Gary will set up a playtest and rule review prior to the AWI game scheduled for the evening session.
5:00 PM	American Revolutionary Warhammer. Pete Michels and Gary Price host an American War of Independence game using the latest working draft of American Revolutionary Warhammer.

February 8

10:30 AM	Battletech. Phil Chiu will run a classic Battletech game using the newly released rules.
10:30 AM	Battle of Stamford Bridge. Mike Chase will host a Vikings vs Normans game in 54mm using Mordheim (basic GW stats and combat resolution with minor modification for skirmishing).
10:30 AM	Wars of the Roses. Gary Price will run another Wars of the Roses game using the No-Pain Campaign setup system. Players should bring their own 750-point retinue as described in the Wars of the Roses Army List. For information on campaign mechanics and rules for picking your army, download the No-Pain Campaign rules. If you need a retinue, email Gary.
10:30 AM	The Battle of Barossa, Spain by Chris Salander. March 5, 1811 - The British try to break the siege of Cadiz by making an amphibious landing behind the French lines, but the French find out about their attack. Tactical Napoleonics, using the fast and fun General de Brigade rules. Scale 20mm. 2-8 players.
5:00 PM	Warhammer Fantasy. One game is set up already: Bretonnians vs Dwarves using 2500-point armies. There should be plenty of room for additional WFB events.
5:00 PM	Habet, Hoc Habet. Gladiatorial madness hosted by Jim Yonemura. 25mm. Figures provided.

March 8

10:30 AM	Battletech, 3025 AD. Phil Chiu kicks off a classic Battletech campaign. As this will be an ongoing campaign, experience will be awarded to all as well as any booty! Simple salvage rules will be used. And now Phil sets the stage: Human civilization controls countless worlds spanning distances over a 1,000 light years. When the great Star League dissolved in 2781, five great houses (Draconis Combine, Lyran Commonwealth, Federated Suns, Free Worlds League, and Capellan Confederation) emerged vying for total domination of the Inner Sphere. This conflict has lasted nearly 300 years with no clear victor. Outside the Inner Sphere lies a region called the Periphery, a harsh and untamed area dominated by pirates, refugees, villains, and other sorts of riff raff. It is here that two competing pirate guilds have discovered a small Lyran outpost ripe for the taking. And now a bunch of small-time pirates are out to make a name for themselves...
10:30 AM	English Civil War. Interested players can join Terry Matheny for an overview of a possible ECW campaign. Also, there will be practice games in 25mm using the Warhammer Ancient Battles ECW system. (I think Scenario still has a copy or two of the rules.)
10:30 AM	Renaissance Tactica. Der Schlechte Krieg 1500 A.D. While many combatants during the Renaissance era despised each other, a special hatred existed between the Swiss and the German Landsknechts of the Holy Roman Empire. This special urge to kill one another was known as Der Schlechte Krieg (The Bad War). Under Emperor Maxmillian, an Imperial army has crossed the Alps to protect the Empire's interests in Northern Italy. The Swiss national army (not French mercenaries) are determined to get rid of them. Grab the red banner and lead Die Verlorne Hoffe. Renaissance Tactica hosted by Chris Salander and Bb Burke. 15mm. Up to six players.
11:00 AM	Battle of the Bulge. On Christmas Day, 1944, elements of the 67th Armored and 41st Armored Infantry threw themselves against the tip of the western-most German penetration during the Ardennes Offensive. They were joined by the 82nd Armored Recon Battalion and some wandering British of XXX Corps. They faced off against elements of the 2nd Panzer, including the 3rd Panzer Regt, the 2nd and 304th Panzer Grenadiers, the 2nd Recon Battalion and the 38th PanzerJager Battalion. "Rapid Fire!" in 20mm. Hosted by Pete Michels.
5:00 PM	Aerodrome(R) 1.1 hosted by Stan Kubiak, Master of the Skies.
5:00 PM	Shieldwall. A set-piece battle featuring Vikings vs Normans. 25mm Shieldwall hosted by Gary Price.

April 12

10:00 AM	WWII. Lawrence Goslinowski will host a game using the Battleground WW2 rule system with modifications
10:00 AM	Something Wicked This Way Comes. The Scots of MacBeth fight an Anglo-Danish host using Medieval Tactica and 15mm figures. By Bob Burke. Players welcome.
10:00 AM	Napoleonic Piquet. Fog of war on the Napoleonic battlefield, by Jeff Grein, Fred Avner and Milton Soong.
10:00 AM	365 days in the 'Nam. Simplified "Charlie Company" 15mm Vietnam, by Bob Bergman. Players are all on the "Free World" side (US, ARVN, etc.) while the NVA/VC are run by the umpire. Guaranteed to test your nerves, your tactical skill, and your frustration levels, just like the real thing. 3-6 players, and should have time to run two games in the day session. If enough interest (and wife says "OK") will continue to run games into the evening session as well.

May 10

10:00 AM	Screaming GIs. Terry Matheny and Harry Womelsdorf will host Screaming GIs. Terry is the author of this rule set, and his games are always big, lively, and lots of fun.
10:00 AM	The Road to An Loc. Bob Bergman will host this 15mm Vietnam game using slightly modified "Charlie Company" rules from RAFM. Players are US or ARVN squad leaders and platoon leaders. The umpire runs the VC/NVA and other random elements.
10:00 AM	Battletech. Phil Chiu hosts another in a series of classic Battletech campaign using the revisions released at the end of last year. This game will be a prison-rescue scenario. As part of an ongoing campaign, experience points will be awarded to all as well as any booty! New players welcome.
10:30 AM	The Battle of Cape Ortugal, January 1806 Cut off and fighting against the wind, the lead French squadron of battleships leaves the Battle of Trafalgar unscathed and heads north for France. But they are spotted by a British frigate off of Cape Ferrol and a British squadron of equal size takes up the pursuit. "74" rules, by Chris Salander, using 1/1200 scale sailing ships. Up to 8 players.
1:00 PM	Fire & Fury. Pete Michels hosts an ACW game in 15mm ACW. This event will be a small scenario set in heavy woods to playtest grand-tactical scenario rules for use with the standard FireNFury ACW rules. Up to 6 players. 15mm ACW troops provided. Some knowledge of the rules is preferred but not necessary.
5:00 PM	Pirates! Thomas Foss will host this favorite and offers the following the scenario: A storm had knocked the Princess Daphne's escort fleet a full three days off course. All ships have been repaired, but with only two days left before the wedding, the princess has ordered you to take the quickest possible route. So you've laid a course through the dead sea, and before you is an undead Fleet looking for a booty call. Pirates! 3rd Edition. 8 players
5:00 PM	Aerodrome II. Stan Kubiak (Master of the Skies) will host Aerodrome II featuring WWII air combat on the Russian Front in 1/100 scale. Stan's Aerodrome events typically consist of several short scenarios, so there will be plenty of opportunities to play. These games are great for beginners and veterans.

June 14

10:00 AM	Operation Brevity. Hosted by Ix, this is a playtest of a set of WWII rules called Operation Brevity: on a grand-tactical scale with four-hour turns, one battalion per stand, and one foot equals one mile, this game lets you play out a large-scale battle of several days in a few hours time. New players welcome, everything provided.
10:00 AM	Rennaissance Tactica. Doug Lange and Bob Burke will host Renaissance Tactica in 15mm.
10:00 AM	Shieldwall (skirmish). Viking raiders will try to clean out a lightly defended Saxon village before the local fyrd arrives.
5:00 PM	General Quarters hosted by Doug Ferrell. August 1942, The Solomons. USS Wasp has been damaged and is being escorted to port in Espiritu Santo. The Japanese are intent on finishing her once and for all. 1/6000 miniatures. 2-6 players. All materials provided.
5:00 PM	Wars of the Roses campaign game. This is a loosely structured campaign using the "Warhammer Ancient Battles" Wars of the Roses list and No-Pain Campaign rules. Anyone can participate (or drop out at any time). Some retinues will be available for players to borrow. Otherwise, design your own using the guidelines in the rules.

July 12

10:00 AM	In the Grand Manner demonstration game, by Terry Methany. This will be an opportunity to try out the latest revision of the rules, and hopefully also be a favorable introduction of the game to some budding Napoleonic gamers from the Sacramento area. Interested players should plan on bringing a 1000-point army. Contact Terry Matheny for details (mail the webmaster if you need Terry's email address).
10:00 AM	Skirmish in the 'Nam. Stan Kubiak's fun game of confusion and chaos on the Viet Nam battlefield returns. Everything provided, panic attacks included.
10:00 AM	Renaissance Tactica, by Bob Burke. The Italians face off the French in a colorful clash of steely magnificence. All figures provided.
11:00 AM	Operation Brevity, hosted by Ix and Kent Reuber. It's '44, and the Soviet forces are sweeping across the steppes on the way to Poland. Can the Germans hold them for just a few days more? These rules are very high-level, with each player controlling a division or more and playing days of battle in just an afternoon. Using Microarmor, up to 8 players.
5:00 PM	Gaslight. by Luis Medrano. It's the Old West in true Hollywood style, and you can expect to see Indians, cowboys, Prussians, bandits and even an airship! Everything provided.
5:00 PM	Starguard by Tom Rogers. A far future sci-fi skirmish on two tables. 6-8 players, everything provided.
5:00 PM	Aerodrome I by Chris (and Kendra) Roberts. Take to the deep blue sky in a graceful flying machine over rolling green fields, majestic mountains, sparkling rivers, and the flaming wrecks of the enemy planes you are shooting down.

August 9

10:00 AM	Hold on to the Hacienda, or Hasta La Vista Baby! by Dave Partak. The Mexican-American War rages through the South Bay Gaming Club once again! The Mexicans attempt a delaying action as the relentless Americanos push south towards Monterey (Mexico, not California). The odds are even, but will the Mexicans stand long enough for General Ampudia to fortify Monterey or will the Yankees burn the city to the ground? Using Manny Granillo's Santa Ana Rules and 25mm miniatures. 4-8 players, everything provided.
10:00 AM	Trouble at the Homestead Some of the local ranchers don't like homesteaders comming in and setting down roots. Some of the boys are going to teach them homesteaders a lesson. The family in the meantime have hired some "hands" to help with the farm. A game of Kowboys and Kards with a twist using PKowboys.
10:30 AM	Renaissance Tactica by Bob Burke. Two Italian City States pay the ultimate price for the breakdown of diplomacy - a big mercenary bill! Two vast, colorful arrays of independant contractors meet on the field of battle to decide which employer will have to pay for the other's public works. If the game plays quickly enough, there may be a rematch.
10:00 AM	Warmaster by John Baldwin. A contingent of Dwarves holds out against a Chaos army full of Orcs while Empire troops come to the rescue. 4 players.
5:00 PM	Aerodrome II by The Master of the Skies, Stan Kubiak.

September 13

10:00 AM	Rompan El Fuego! By Pete Michels and Bob Bergman, using Spanish Civil War (SCW) supplement for Rapid Fire! WWII rules. The Republicans will be defending against an aggressive Fascist assault during the Vizcaya Offensive, March 1937. This period is a time of transition from the earlier WWI to WWII tactics. Equipment is basic and the AFVs are homemade or pre-WWII. 4 to 6 players, beginners welcome.
10:30 AM	1642 - The English Civil War by Bob Burke and Chris Salander. The armies of Charles I and the Earl of Essex face off in the center of England to try and settle the civil war quickly. Renaissance Tactica using 15mm figures, 6 players. You don't need to bring anything but your dedication to the cause; everything else provided (including the cause).
2:00 PM	Battle of Authie - June 7, 1944 by Jon Baldwin. Canadian forces advancing towards Caen from Juno Beach encounter advance elements of the German 12th SS (HJ) Division. A small introductory scenario usnig an excellent (relatively) new game system, Kampfgruppe Commander (Clash of Armor II, revised, renamed and republished). Microarmor provided, 4 players.
5:00 PM	Eagles Amongst (And Occasionally Into) The Alps. Another episode of Aerodrome 1.1 by Stan Kubiak, this time with some twists (actually undulations) introduced by Chris Roberts in July.

October 11

10:00 AM	Battleground WW II, by Lawrence Goslinowski. It was a dark and stormy night for the Heer of the Third Reich! Spring approaches, brining with it the Barbarians from the East. The orders have come from on high: Stop the enemy's advance! New weapons will arrive to help you do this! Think of the Fatherland, or at least your wives, daughters! The questions are these: Will the meager recourses of this ad hoc Panzergrenadierkompanie, supported only by assets of an Anti-Tank Platoon and a Heavy Tank Platoon, have the courage to halt the advance of Soviets? Are you willing to play? 6 players: 3 German, 3 Soviet. If enough desperate players volunteer the Soviet side can be augmented by up to 2 additional players.
10:00 AM	Once Upon a Time in the West Country... by the Tactica Crowd, using Renaissance Tactica. English Civil War, 1642 - 43, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, etc. Without the big names (and big egos) of the central theater, can commanders like Hopton and Waller use the Cornish Foot and Haselrig's Lobster cavalry to win the Southwest for King or Parliment? A 15mm extravaganza for 6 players, all figures provided.
5:00 PM	GMT's The Napoleonic Wars by Ix Nichols. Yes, a board game on the SBGC schedule! This is the GMT game covering the entire Napoleonic Wars from 1805-1814. Take control of one of the 5 major powers (France, Britain, Austria, Russia or Prussia) and struggle for dominance over Europe. There are only 2 sides (you're either a subject of Napoleon's or trying to kill him), but only one player can win. This is not a stodgy, monster board game; card-driven events and subtle game mechanics keep every turn unpredictable, and the game can be over in as little as 2 hours. Up to 5 players, no experience necessary (this will be a learning game for everyone). You can download the rules, or check out these designer's notes, including a synopsis of the cards.
5:00 PM	Kampfgruppe Command, by Jon Baldwin. A hypothetical scenario, assuming that Hitler had to fight for Czechoslovakia. 1938, German forces meet stiff Czech resistance during the invasion of the Sudetenland. Microarmor, 4-6 players.

November 8

10:00 AM	Warhammer Ancient Battles. Dark Ages. 1070 AD. After a successful voyage around the Mediterranean, a large Danish fleet sets its sights on the rich, fertile coast of Spain. There, they encounter an army of Spanish Moors and mercenaries who rather prefer that they leave. A Warhammer Ancient Battles set-piece battle by Gary Price and Jim Yonemura, with 3000-point 25mm armies. Up to six players. Figures provided.
11:00 AM	The Battle of Koshien 16th Century Japanese Samurai! The clan of Hanshin had ruled the province of Daiei for only 14 years when their rule became unbearable to the small nobles and common people of the province. Lord Atsushi Fujimoto organized the people of the province to do battle with the warlord, Lord Makoto Hanshin. The two forces met at Koshien. The rebels received the help of some Monks (notorious social activists), hired some Ronin, and even resorted to using the banned gunpowder weapons. Lord Hanshin was not impressed. By Chris Salander, using 15mm Renaissance Tactica.
11:00 AM	GMT's The Napoleonic Wars by Ix Nichols. Yes, a board game on the SBGC schedule! This is the GMT game covering the entire Napoleonic Wars from 1805-1814. Take control of one of the 5 major powers (France, Britain, Austria, Russia or Prussia) and struggle for dominance over Europe. There are only 2 sides (you're either a subject of Napoleon's or trying to kill him), but only one player can win. This is not a stodgy, monster board game; card-driven events and subtle game mechanics keep every turn unpredictable, and the game can be over in as little as 2 hours. Up to 5 players, no experience necessary (this will be a learning game for everyone, including the guy running it). You can download the rules if you want to get a head start on learning them. You can also check out these designer's notes, which includes a synopsis of the cards.
1:00 PM	The Spanish Civil War, by Pete Michels. Nationalists and Republicans will be having at it again. Republicans will be attacking during the Brunete offensive of July 1937. The 46th Division, with the 10th and 101st Mixed Brigades will attack elements of the newly formed 3rd Nationalist Infantry Division, composed of Carlist, Falange, Legion and Regular battalions, strengthened by some Moroccans and Italian Blackshirts. Rules used are Rapid Fire! with most of the SCW supplement rules. 8 players.
5:00 PM	Aerodrome. By Stan Kubiak, Master of the Skies. It's WWII and the deepest blue of the Pacific Theater will once again grow noisy, violent and deadly.
5:00 PM	Vampire Hunt! A pesky vampire and his minions have really dampened the weird stone collecting in the south end of Mordheim, so the Wizards' guild has put a 1,000 crown price on every vampire head brought in. This could be the lucky break for your gang! Using Mordheim, for 3-5 players (any less than 3 and everyone is zombie kibble). Restrictions: beginning gangs only, must be humans or dwarves; GM will provide up to two gangs for players if needed. The winner that kills the vampire gets to keep the painted miniature!

December 13

10:00 AM	Kris and the Flame by Nick Stern. The British Royal Navy fights Malay Pirates in Borneo - headhunters, blowguns and rockets! 25mm figures and boats provided.
10:00 AM	DBR 2.0 Renaissance-era games by Eric Lindberg and Mike Kroon. Playtest of the latest proposed changes to DBR using 15mm figures. Renaissance era from 1490 to 1700.
11:00 AM	La Petit Armee by Roger Mark, with help from Chris Salander and Mark Hauck. This is a high-level Napoleonics game, with maneuver elements representing brigades and a turn representing about 30 minutes. The object is to be able to play out very large battles in a short period of time. Roger and crew will be running a later (1812ish) Peninsular War battle with 10mm figures for up to 6 players.
12:30 PM	U.S. 3rd Armor Breakout at Mortain, France by Pete Michels. After CCB defeated the last German SS counterattack 3 days ago, CCA and CCR of the 3rd Armor, along with the 212th and 213th RCTs, have gone over to the offensive and must push past the Wehrmacht forces holding the lines east of Mortain. Elements of CCA and CCR, 3rd Armored Division, will attempt to breakthrough the remaining German defenses, attacking down 2 parallel roads. The Germans defenses will have to slow down the U.S. forces as long as possible until reserves can reach a 2nd line of defense. Rules are Rapid Fire! 6 to 8 players.
2:00 PM	Patton Rules! These are experimental operational-level WW2 rules by Kent Reuber. Dissatisfied with other sets of rules, Kent has done what all gamers do - written his own. These are based on (don't laugh) Chipco's "Fantasy Rules". The rules are still very much "up in the air", feedback is welcome. The scenario will probably involve a few German divisions attacking American positions in the Ardennes in '44. 2mm figures, 1 stand = 1 battalion, 1" = 500-1000 yds. (If anyone has any of these "wee beasties" that are unwanted, Kent will take them).

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