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 47670. 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: "The 13th Regiment finished Gettysburg. It was a huge victory for the South. Once the North started falling back, they never stopped. Very little, if any, resistance. Casualties were about 8 to 1, and many Union officers died or were captured. Hail the Confederacy!

Also, we are getting ready to do a 7YW campaign using the Age of Reason rule set. This will be a 12 turn campaign involving the Russians (w/Swedes), French, Austrians, Spanish, and the Prussians. Should be a good one. Since the last Herald, the Club has elected new officers. They are: Danny Mans - president (re-elected); Eldon Marvel - vice president; Rick Roney - treasurer (re-elected); Duke Robinson - secretary (re-elected). -- Danny Mans" -- Danny Mans, 13th Regiment

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

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, 296' Deep Wood Dr., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-4015. (614) 864-2044. Upcoming COGA Events at the Library: Dec. 10, 1 pm "British Colonial," 15mm scale. GM: Lind Pratt Dec. 10, noon "San Juan Hill," Spanish-American War, Piquet rules. GM: Chris Velas. Dec. 10, 4:30 "Black Powder," 15mm Piquet. GM: Joe Fox.

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

Upcoming Chicagoland Events:
Nov. 25 400-pt DBM Tourney, both 15mm & 25mm. Three rounds, two lists. Entry cost $3. Arlington Park Hilton, starts 9 am.

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.

A message from the Colonel Colby

Where to begin? The Colby's are into Stage Four of the Drums Along the Maumee Convention Circuit. Monthly meetings are now on the plate to go along with the thrice-weekly internet Soup Can link. Dealers and GameMaster Lists are being compiled for the May 2001 Event. Priority will be keep for previous Friends of Great Lakes who supported last year's First Historical Miniature convention in the Toledo with room set aside for new blood for those who want to join our fun. The Colby's recently journeyed to Pro or Con in Detroit to setup relations with their fine organization for mutual help in the upcoming Cons that they and Great Lakes are supporting in the area. Members have run events at Tolcon's November GameFest and Glass City games two-day Gamefest. Plans have been approved to run at WinterCon in Detroit come January, and possibly SpartaCon in Lansing. Come March, we hope to have events at Bashcon in Toledo and Seven Years War in South Bend! Hope the gas prices go down some or we may use the old Erie Canal for transport! Relations with the new board of directors for Great Lakes have turned out very nicely for all that are involved with Drums, ATC and a general recruitment drive for HMGS GL. Much cooperation has been given to us from the ATC Staff of David, Jack and Andy -- thank you gentlemen!

The Johnson Brothers African Adventure Game from ATC has proven to be a hit, plans are progressing with the expanded French Foreign Legion Game and Tom Trotter promises to have his American Civil War Skirmish Varient ready to go by Drums. Other items -- hernias, pacemakers, sinusitis, bone spurs, back problems.....all part of the graying of the Colby's' and maybe our Hobby,eh? Tim Weber is beginning work on our Colby Pirates endeavor, Mike Hill is fine-tuning his next Fireteam Battle and Jim has his Boxers and Foreign Devils based and primed.

The Colby Journal will be out soon. Each year, we print up a storyline for all the games and events that transpired in the previous 12 months. New faces, games, figures, heroic battles and dumb bunny encounters -- most are lies or worse but glorious! More demos are being planned for Glass City Games here locally in Toledo, who has branched out on their historical figures, rules, paint, terrain and even a Wed nite spot for historical battles. The Colby Christmas Party will be soon and we shall begin the campaign to put Drums 2 into the schedule for all to attend.
-- Jim Thomasson of The Colby Street Irregulars

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) 729-765'.

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: "The Battleground World War II campaign continues with everything from meeting engagements, defensive actions, and even a skirmish between German police and French resistance. Nov. 19 will see the return of Battleground Viet Nam with what promises to be an interesting night scenario. And looming in the not too distant future is a modern skirmish game." -- 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. Mark Rosenberger, 1111 Enfield, Rochester Hills, MI 48307-543'; 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

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 and some Saturdays for historical games. The address is 2060 E. 54th Street, Village Commons, Suite 4, Indianapolis, IN 46220. New guests are welcome ($4 door 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:
Nov. 28 "Royal Navy," World War II Naval. (GMs: Pat/Bill).
Dec. 5 "Close Action" Age of Sail Naval (GM: Adam).
Dec. 9 "Napoleon's Battles" (GM: Paul).
Dec. 12 "Medieval" Battle scale (GM: Joe).
Dec. 16 "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:
Dec. 2 "Corps Command," Russians vs. Ottoman Turks using this new rules set. GM: Rob Stoebick.
Dec. 16 "Salamanca 1812," Peninsular War. GM: Jeff Henkel
Jan. (?) "Monte Cassino 1944" World War II using Command Decision III rules. Will be on a Saturday to be decided. GM: Chris Mikucki.

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 2 pm. 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) 47'-9812, or e-mail: flora.'@osu.edu.

North Coast Wargamers - These guys are a club of friends and family members, with no dues, memberships, etc. Their specialty is 15mm ACW (Johnny Reb), AWI and Plains Indians. Scott Mingus, Sr., 4775 S. Ridge Rd., Perry, OH 44081. (440) 358-6124 or e-mail: mingus@ncweb.com. Web site: http://www.geocities.com/scottmingus/index.html

North Coast Update: "North Coast Wargamers were pretty active over the past couple of months. In October, Doug Rogers, Walt Armstrong, and Scott Mingus were the principals in a 15mm Gettysburg - "Morning at Willoughby Run" 15mm game presented at the Western Reserve Historical Society's large Civil War exhibition at the Wade Museum. The game was viewed by more than 50 non-gamers! In November, Scott Mingus presented his "Gettysburg - Action on Cashtown Road" 15mm Johnny Reb III game at HMGS East's Fall-In convention (in Gettysburg, of course!). Eight players enjoyed the action (a Yankee win -- thanks to the Iron Brigade!). See the battle report this issue. Work was completed on several more Gettysburg JR III scenarios in preparation for the upcoming scenario book - 'Enduring Valor: Gettysburg in Miniature.' Also, we purchased a major collection of nicely painted 15mm ACW figures from a collector in France." -- 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. NEW Web site: http://junior.apk.net/~splinter/ Upcoming Twinsburg Events: Dec. 6 "Medieval Warfare," using this new set of rules. GM: Mark. Also bimonthly DBA Ancients Tournament, Blue Max World War I Aerial campaign and next year a new Circus Maximus chariot racing campaign.

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.