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: Alcovehs@mich.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.

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.html.

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: Sept. 29, 11 am COGA Game Day at The Soldiery, Columbus. -- Ancients, Seven Years War, World War II & Wild West!
Oct. 13, noon "Weird Wild West" GM: Dave Barr).
Oct. 26-27 Buckeye Gamefest II at Ramada Inn East (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)534-7 305x116, 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) 893-3025, or e-mail: JThoma227@aol.com.
Colby Street Update: "Kind of tough to write after the events that occurred in New York and at the Pentagon. All the Colby's were moved by the pictures, stories and need for revenge for this terrible act by unknown cowards. Once we find them, I'm sure that it will be our turn at bat.
As of today, six Colby's are making plans to attend ATC in Springfield. Three events are planned -- a Pirate Game by Tim, A World War II Microarmor Game by Jim and two showings of the Johnson Brother's African Adventure. We are looking forward to a great time with a great bunch of gamers and old friends. Drums # 3 has had three meetings already for our new and larger site. Dealer and GM contacts are being made now for the convention to happen next May 17-18 at the Holiday Inn near the Maumee Turnpike exit -- easy to get to and more services nearby.
Travel and game wise, we have worked a mini-one day game demo at Glass City Games and are scheduled for the upcoming Pro or Con Event in Michigan. Other possible events are the BASH convention and maybe the Seven Years War Convention again in South Bend. Yoda is looking forward to Baby Number One, Jim's daughter is off to college, Tim has a bulging Hernia, Tom has new spectacles and Steve is going to get married! More next issue and after ATC =- the question is on everyone's mind, ain't it? "Will he burn the town to the ground, again? Colonel Clouseau -- no!" -- Jim Thomasson, 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- 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 11 am - 6 pm in the Indiana University Memorial Union (usually in the Tree Suites). The club's members enjoy Ancients, 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

Duneland Historical Wargame Group - This small group of friends is beginning to organize as a club. They meet at the local library in Valpraiso, IN. Lately, they have run a campaign covering the Ottoman Expansion into Europe in the 1400s, using De Bellis Antiquitatis rules. They're also cooking up ideas for a Baronial Wars Medieval campaign. Contact Darren Buxbaum, 311 Madison St., Valparaiso, IN 46385. E-mail: ivan_iskander@yahoo.com, or web site: http://www.homestead.com/forgodkingandhonor/homepage.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 48307-5431, 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/

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: atea l@cs.iupui.edu. Web site: http://www.cs.iupui.edu/~ateal/Wargames/.

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. MGAOSU Update: "We will have our first meeting of the new school year on Saturday, Sept. 22 in the basement meeting rooms of the Ohio Union on the OSU campus. We will meet each saturday during classes in the same location from 1pm to 10pm." -- Guy Flora, MGAOSU

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 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.

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/

Wayne's Legion Historical Gamers - This group was formed by a bunch of guys from the greater Dayton, OH, area, who share like-interests in their gaming habits. We have been around for nearly 10 years, and have formed some solid friendships along the way. Not only do we game together, but we have toured battlefields together as well. We believe that historical miniatures gaming should be fun and enjoyable, not something that feels like work. Darryl Smith, 2251 Wayne Madison Rd, Trenton, OH 45067. (513) 896-1098 or e-mail: wayneslegion@hotmail.com. Web site: http://wayneslegion.homestead.com.