Here is a list of some of the gaming groups in the Great Lakes area. If you would like your club listed, send the particulars (days you meet, types of gaming, your group name and contact point) to The Herald.

13th Regiment Wargame Club - This club of 20+ gamers says it is dedicated to creating a respect for military history, spirit of camraderie, and long-standing social bonds through miniatures gaming. Members have a wide variety of interests and are from southern Indiana and northwestern Kentucky. They meet every Wednesday at 6:30 pm and most Saturdays at 10 am at the Princeton Train and Hobby Depot, 116 N. Main St., Princeton, IN. Contact Club President Danny Mans at above address, or (812) 385-3119, or e-mail: dlmans@yahoo.com. Web site: http://13thregimentwargameclub.homestead.com/

13th Regiment Update: "If you checked out our site, you saw we are getting ready to do Gettysburg in 15mm. We are starting it Sept. 16, but it will last for at least a month. We will only be playing it twice a week, every Wednesday and almost every Saturday. Feel free to stop by if you are in the area." -- Danny Mans

101st Alcove Irregulars - This group games in Royal Oak, MI. They do mostly Fire & Fury American Civil War. They are looking for new members to flesh out their club. Contact James Covell, 322 S. Chocolay, Clawson, MI 48017. (248) 435-7654, or e-mail: Alcovehs@mich.com. Also Scott Harris, saharris@mich.com.

Allegheny Irregulars - If you live in the area from Pittsburgh to Youngs-town, give these guys a call. They meet on the first and second Sundays of the month in Tom's detached, 3-car garage. Tom Semian, 316 S. Home Ave., Avalon, PA 15202. (412) 761-8794, or e-mail: LTsite@aol.com

Allegheny Irregulars Update: "The Allegheny Irregulars are going to be playing naval for awhile. That is not to say that we won't be doing anything else (I am thinking about running some Sword and the Flame games), but we will be concentrating on 'water sports.' In fact, we will be having a World War I game next Sept. 10 using General Quarters." -- Tom Semian

Greater Ann Arbor Area Mostly Historical Miniatures Gaming Group - This group of 15+ gamers has some students and staff of the University of Michigan, but is composed mostly of "regular people." They meet Thursday evenings at members' homes, and try to squeeze in Sunday games once in awhile. Games are played in Saline, MI, about one hour north of the Ohio border. They do 50% DBR, 25% Big Battle DBA, and 25% other stuff. They are always looking for new gamers. Contact Bob Beattie, 437 Lexington Dr., Saline, MI 48176. (734) 429-8521, or e-mail: beattie@umich.edu, or Steve Roper at: sroper@umich.edu. Web site: http://wwwpersonal.umich.edu/~beattie/bobs.html

Central Ohio Gamers Association (COGA) - Meet 10am - 11 pm on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Whitehall Public Library. They host a variety of historical miniatures and boardgames. Dave Barr, 2961 Deep Wood Dr., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-4015. (614) 864-2044.

Upcoming COGA Events at the Library:
Sept. 30 "COGA Games Day at The Soldiery (Columbus)" "25mm American Civil War meeting engagement," using Warpaint rules. Noon. (GMs: David Barr, Gregg Pittenger) "Lion Hunt," 25mm British Colonials using Sons of the Desert rules. Noon. (GM: Dennis Roeder) "Advanced Squad Leader," Boardgame. (GM: Bob Hagar).
Oct. 14, noon "British Colonial Expedition," GMs: Del Perry & David Barr
Nov. 11, 1 pm "World War II," Piquet rules. GM: Joe Fox
Dec. 12, 1 pm "British Colonial," 15mm scale. GM: Lind Pratt

Chicagoland Wargamers - Contact James L. Patterson, III, (773)534-7305x116, or e-mail: Kraal_of_KaJames@Yahoo.com. Web site:

Upcoming Chicagoland Events:
Oct. 8 25mm DBA Tourney. Entry cost $3.
Nov. 25 DBM Tourney, both 15mm & 25mm. Three rounds, starts at 9 am. Entry cost $3.

Colby Street Irregulars - This group has been meeting for more than16 years on Wednesdays, 7-11pm, in the Toledo area. They game all periods using their homegrown set of "universal" rules. They also run events at Glass City Games, from time to time. Jim Thomasson, 1217 Birch Ave., Maumee, OH 43537. (419) 893-3025, or e-mail: JThoma227@aol.com.

Colby Street Update: "The Colby's are preparing their games and help for Advance the Colors. We will be running three events and maybe fielding up to seven Colby's in attendence. We had our Christmas Party in August -- 10 stalwarts survived Jim's grillwork and the chilly weather. Afterwards, we all went to Ft. Meigs for a French and Indian War battle. More than 350 troops were on the field -- Rangers, French and British Regulars, Colonists and a bunch of local Indians. Artillery was fired and Cavalry rode up and down -- jolly good time! Our current projects involve The Johnson's African Game, Jim's expanded French Foreign Legion Game (tried it as a demo at Glass city Games -- so-so -- so, we reload and try again) and Tim is working on the Pirates. Two members were sick lately, one got a new job and School began for The Colonel. Jim's vacation to Toronto may gain the chapter a new store for the network -- Crossed Swords in western Toronto suburbs. Drums - 2 is moving along, the Board has filed the paperwork and paid the first fees. We plan to contact Dealers and GMs at ATC to get things into high gear. The Database for Great Lakes has not turned out much info -- 120members and only 10 submissions. Oh well, try later when it's cold and no one can go out to play!" -- Jim Thomasson

Confederation of Friends - This Indiana club specializes in 20mm Napoleonics. The 10 members have armies to represent all combatants of the 1809 time period. Duke Robinson, PO Box 47, Owensville, IN 47665. (812) 729-7651.

Conflict Simulations Club - This group of gamers from Indiana University does mostly historical miniatures, with occaisonal board games and fantasy/sci-fi. They meet Sundays 11 am - 6 pm in the Indiana University Memorial Union (usually in the Tree Suites). The club's members enjoy Ancients using DBA/DBM/DBR and Might of Arms, Volley & Bayonet, Republique, Johnny Reb, Battleground (World War II and Vietnam), Command Decision and Blue Max. Contact Mike Brewington, Unit 1, PO Box 650, Crane, IN 47522-0650. (812) 824-7858, or e-mail: brewington@homer.crane.navy.mil. Web Site: http://php.indiana.edu/~dlauer/Con_Simulations.html

Conflict Simulations Club Update: "Recent and up coming events include: Day One of the Battle of Pisae, a Might of Arms battle generated from our ancients campaign. The bulk of the Roman legions faced off against the combined might of the Carthaginians and Gauls. The first day was a standoff, with very few casualties. Day Two (some time soon) will hopefully decide the matter. The DBA tournament on Sept. 3 went well, with eight participants 'duking it out' over four rounds. Therron Thomas was the overall winner, victorious in all 4 of his battles. Sept. 10 saw a return of Jim Morrison's great looking 'Battleground Vietnam.' The U.S. rescue mission didn't go quite as planned. Sept. 17th will be a Command Decision game: 'East Front, June of '41.' If you haven't seen the T-26 in action, here's your chance!" -- Mike Brewington

Gargolye Gamers Group - G3 supports ALL gaming in the area to include historical and non-historical miniatures, card, role playing and board gaming. G3 can be contacted c/o Mark Rosenberger, 1111 Enfield, Rochester Hills, MI 48307-5431; gargoylegamer@cs.com. Or contact Mike Reese, 13405 Denver, Sterling Heights, MI 48313. (810) 939-1690, or e-mail: mr688@home.com. Web site: http://www.egroups.com/group/G3gameclub

Gargoyle Gamers Group Update: "We've started running Modern Spearhead games to check out the rules. This is in 1/285. These rules appear to be as good as the WWII version. We found a couple things we question, but as is the rules look good. I also have feelers from others in the Michigan Gamers group at:http://www.egroups.com/group/MichiganGamers to start doing some 'Battleground' World War II games. It looks like we have the terrain and infantry to start. This will be in the Ann Arbor area." -- Mike Reese

Greater Dayton Wargamers Club (GDWC) - These guys game a variety of periods. They mee regularly at the Kettering Soldiery location on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Tom Miller, 516 Elderwood Rd., Kettering, OH 45429. (937)-299-5754, or e-mail: mtm@erinet.com.

Historical Gamers of Indianapolis (or 19 Plus 1) - Meets every Tuesday for historical games. The address is 2060 E. 54th Street, Village Commons, Suite 4, Indianapolis, IN 46220. New guests are welcome ($4 game fee). They play different historical games each week. Tuesday games run 6:30 - 11pm, Saturday 10am - 5pm. Dennis McKinney, (317) 873-9624, or e-mail: bmayhugh@iupui.edu. Web site: http://members.xoom.com/nineteenand1/

Upcoming 19 Plus 1 Events:
Sept. 23 "Formula De," Indy Racing. (GMs: Bren/Adam).
Oct. 3 "Battle of the Bulge" (GM: Dennis).
Oct. 17 "Close Action Naval" (GM: Adam).
Oct. 21 "Napoleon's Battles" (GM: Paul).
Oct. 24 "Bunker Hill," Revolutionary War, (GM: Dennis).
Oct. 28 "Formula De," Indy Racing. (GMs: Bren/Adam).

Kampfgruppe - This central Indiana group plays all historical periods and scales. They meet in member's homes two Saturdays a month. Tony Teal, 6319 Sagewood Ct., Indianapolis, IN 46268. (317) 388-0579 or e-mail: ateal@cs.iupui.edu. Web site: http://www.cs.iupui.edu/~ateal/Wargames/

Upcoming Kampfgruppe Events:
Oct. 7 "Monte Cassino, 1944," World War II Command Decision rules. (GM: Chris Mikucki).
Oct. 27 "Russo-Japanese War," Survivors of Naval clash of Tsushima battle Japanese cruisers. (GM: Jeff Nicholls).

The Mid-Ohio Gamers' Group (M.O.G.G.) - This group was formed in 1980 from a close group of friends dedicated to medieval and fantasy miniatures. In its growth, M.O.G.G. expanded its variety of games, held various Medieval and World War II battles at cons, gained new members, and offered competitive challenges to other local clubs. The group meets in members' homes, playing both fantasy and historical games. Contact Eric Adamaszek, 4888 Almont Dr., Columbus, OH 43229. (614) 847-5884.

The Minatures and Gaming Association at The Ohio State University - This group has been meeting for years, playing a mix of historical and fantasy, on the campus of OSU. They play multiple games every Saturday (except during breaks) in the basement meeting rooms of the Ohio Union, noon till 11pm. All guests are welcome and there is no charge. Each Spring, they hold Capcon -- their annual multi-genre convention. Next year's version is scheduled for April 28-30. Guy Flora, advisor: 3818 Sunbury Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43219. (614) 471-9812, or e-mail: flora.1@osu.edu.

OSU Gamers Update: "The first meeting for the OSU gaming group will be Sept. 23. It is the weekend of a home football game. Penn State will be defeated, we'll play some games and get to know our new recruits. I'd like to introduce them to some of the Chipco games. I also want to expose them to miniatures in both glorious 25mm and the reduced-cost 15mm (important to starving college students). I'd be happy to work with any volunteers to run games on Saturdays (we'll pay for parking and a fantastic fast food meal in the union!). We meet from noon till 11 pm in the basement meeting rooms of the Ohio Union on campus." -- Guy Flora

Other OSU Gamers meeting dates are:
Sept. 30 (no OSU football game); Oct. 7 (away vs. Wisconsin); Oct. 14 (home game vs. Minnesota); Oct. 21 (away vs. Iowa) -- we're planning a mini-convention for that day, with a variety of games; Oct. 28 (away vs Purdue, but I'll be in Indianapolis); Nov. 4 (home vs. MSU); Nov. 11 (away vs. Illinois); Nov. 18 (home vs. UM); Dec. 2 (last meeting of Fall term).

North Coast Wargamers - These guys are a clubof friends and family members, with no dues, memberships, etc. Their specialty is 15mm ACW (Johnny Reb), AWI and Plains Indians. Scott Mingus, Sr., 4775 South Ridge Rd., Perry, OH 44081. (440) 358-6124 or e-mail: mingus@ncweb.com. North Coast Update: "Since the last update, North Coast Wargamers has been quite busy with presenting a 15mm Johnny Reb III original scenario of Chantilly at both Origins and Historicon. Chantilly has been submitted to the popular ACW gaming magazine, 'The Zouave,' for publication in issue #53. Tom and Scott Mingus, Sr., visited Gettysburg for three days to tramp the battlefield as research for more Gettysburg mini-scenarios. Herr Ridge has now been completed and is on-line. Sept. 30th will again be Chantilly (this time at NOWSCON in Cleveland). October 14th will be Gettysburg day #2 at the Western Reserve Historical Society's Civil War exhibition in Cleveland. Club games will include Forney's Fields and Blocher's Knoll. We've also started playing 20mm Vietnam after the purchase of Charlie Company and a few packs of figures at Historicon. In August, we played a 15mm AWI game loosely based upon the popular Mel Gibson movie, 'The Patriot.'" -- Scott Mingus

Northern Ohio Wargaming Society (NOWS) - Meet on Fridays at The Warzone in Cleveland. Play a variety of games, but focus is mostly historical miniatures. NOWS nights at The Warzone start around 7:30 pm. Contact Jim Schwendeman at: (216) 351-7783. E-mail at: JFSCHWENDE@aol.com

Purdue Wargamers - Meet noon till midnight at Stewart Center, Purdue University. Contact John W. Akers, 6915 N. 50 W, West Lafayette, IN 47906. (765)497-0907, or e-mail: Etzel99@aol.com

Rochester Historical Simulations Group - This group meets at 11:30 am on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Millennium Books and Games in Rochester. They do Ancients, World War II, Mexican-American, ACW and Napoleonics. David Abraham, 38 Brewerton Dr., Rochester, NY 14624. (716)594-9717.

Society of Military Gamers - This group has around 50 registered members and is growing fast. They play nearly every period from Ancients to Modern Armor, and also have a board game sect. Members use many rule sets, including Piquet, DBM, DBA, Volley & Bayonet, Command Decision, Battleground World War II and various home rules. The SMGs meet every other Friday night at The Soldiery in Columbus. Meetings begin at 9 pm and go throughout the night. All those interested in historical gaming are welcome! Contact Joe Fox, 1783 Forest Oak Ln., Columbus, OH 43229. (614) 854-0312, or e-mail: fox.137@osu.edu or westphalia@hotmail.com.

Twinsburg Wargame Association - This group of around 20 wargamers gets together about once a week, usually in Club "Enlightened Despot" Rich Oster's basement. They also run some games at stores around the Cleveland and Akron area. All periods seem to be popular, and even some fantasy/sci-fi. Contact Rich Oster, 1867 Ridge Meadow Ct., Twinsburg, OH 44087. E-mail: rjoster@ra.rockwell.com. Web site: http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/7755/

Twinsburg Wargame Association Update: "Our group has the following campaigns running: 'Blue Max' -- we started in 1915 and are now into early 1918. The Allies are winning with Spad XIII,SEA5 and Camels. We use 1/72 scale planes on telescoping move stands. We use the battlemasters map with hex bases. 'Circus Maximus' -- a total of 10 races finishing this rotation, with Skullduggery inculding bribes,drugged horses, and sabotaging cars. We use 15mm minis and hand-crafted the arena." -- Rich Oster, Twinsburg Wargame Association." -- Rich Oster

Wayne's Legion Historical Gamers - Wayne's Legion games in a variety of periods, and also host game days events at The Soldiery in Kettering, OH. Darryl Smith, 2251 Wayne Madison Rd, Trenton, OH 45067. (513) 896-1098 or e-mail: HMGSGL1@aol.com. Web site: http://wayneslegion.homestead.com.