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 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 Wednesdays 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 President Danny Mans at above address, or (812) 385-3119, or e-mail: dlmans@yahoo.com. Web site: http://13thregimentwargameclub.homestead.com/

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: Alcovehsqmich.com. Also Scott Harris, saharris@mich.com.

Allegheny Irregulars
If you live in the area from Pittsburgh to Youngstown, 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 Up-date: "We will be centering at least half of our summer gaming on Battleground World War II. We will still be doing some Napoleon's Battles, Squadrons, Wooden Ships & Iron Men (with miniatures-of course) and others. " -- Tom Semian, Allegheny Irregulars

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 DBR, Big Battle DBA, and 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.htmi.

Central Ohio Gamers Association (COGA)
Meet 10 am - 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: June 9, noon "Pikes Among Us," Ancient minis (GM: Jeff Russ). July 14, noon Modern Micro Armor (GM: Bob Miller). Aug. 11, noon "Western Front," Germans vs. Americans using Battleground World War II rules. (GM: Eric Adarnaszek). Sept. 29, 11 am COGA Game Day at The Soldiery, Columbus. Oct. 13, noon "Ohio is the Wild West" 1800s minis. (GM: Dennis Roeder). Oct. 26-27 COGA & CABS Gamefest at Ramada Inn (see Calender). Nov. 10, noon World War II Micro Armor (GM: Sam Marsh). Dec. 8, noon "Romans vs. Visigoths," Ancients minis (GM: Joe Fox).

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

Colby Street Irregulars
This group has been meeting for more than 16 years on Wednesdays, 7-11 pm, in the Toledo area. They game all periods, mostly 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) M-3025, or e-mail: JThoma227C&aol.com.

Colby Street Update: "Well, we are in the last week of preparing for Drums along the Maumee to be held here in Toledo. Much of the last 12 months has been in the creation of a show that all the members can enjoy and be proud of. It is their money and we wanted to make sure that theirfunds were being used in a good cause. The Drums Staff (Larry, Moe and Curly) have been up to their armpits in all that goes into the running of an historical convention. Yhose of you who know will understand, those that don't -- help a local effort and learn the "Real Game " of organizing a Con.

The local Colby's on-station will be joined by several of our members who have moved on to other lands and groups from cities outside our outpost up here in the north. Work with the Great Lakes Board has been really helpful this year. Problems and slipups have been less than expected and speedy answers have beenforthcoming from the leadership. Thank you Tom, Jack, David, Bud and Andy...and Darryl somebody? Once again, we have tried to get helpfrom the surrounding areas and have been pleased with our success. Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Ohio have sent their best to help create our show. Work is progressing on our move to another site -- more later on Drums 3.

Gaming. We are building pirate ships and signing on their crews. The Boxer Rebellion and the Battle Cry varients are being worked on. The Colby Christmas Party by the pool is being prepared as well as the daughter:v High School Graduation Party. With the interestftom the area Gaming Centers, we hope to finally get the Colby Webpage looking smart and really be of some help to people who want information. Post Drums - next! Colonel Colby of the Colby Street Irregulars (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 board games and fantasy/sci-fi. They meet Sundays 11am - 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 email: brewington@homer.crane.navy.mil. Web Site: http://php.indiana.edu/-dlauer/Con-Simulations.html

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 1, or e-mail: gargoylegamer@cs.com. Or contact Mike Reese, 13405 Denver, Sterling Heights, MI 483 13. (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 meet 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 St., 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 10 am - 5 pm. Dennis McKinney, (317) 873-9624, or e-mail: bmayhugh@iupui.edu. Web site: http://members.xoom.com/nineteenand1/

Upcoming 19+1 Events:
May 29 "Brother vs. Brother," 25mm ACW. GM: Bill
June 9 "Armati,11 25mm Ancients. GM: Carl
June 12 "Vikings," Skirmish rules. GM: Carl
June 19 "Desperado," Wild West Skirmish. GM: Carl

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 462% (317) 388-0579 or e-mail: area I@cs.iupui.edu. Web site: http://www.cs.iupui.edu/~ateal/Wargames/.

Upcoming Kampfgruppe Events:
May 26 "Battle of Dermback, 1866," Austro-Prussian War using either Volley & Bayonet or They Died for Glory. Host: Jeff Nicholls.
June 9 "Eastern Front, 1941," using Command Decision 3. Host: Chris Mikucki.
May 12 "Ligny, 1815," using Principles of War. Host: Tony Teal.
Coming up in June or July: "Hack-n-Slash" 15mm Medievals by Chris Myer.

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. Guy Flora, advisor: 3818 Sunbury Rd., Columbus, OH 43219. (614) 471-9812, or e-mail: flora. 1 @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.

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 pin. 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.

Twinsburg Wargame Association
This group of around 20 wargarners 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/

Wayne's Legion Historical Gamers
This group of gamers from the Cincinnati and Dayton area dabbles in a variety of periods. Every club member is also a member of HMGS Great Lakes. Darryl Smith, 2251 Wayne Madison Rd, Trenton, OH 45067. (513) 896-1098 or e-mail: wayneslegion@hotmail.com. Web site: http://wayneslegion.homestead.com.