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+ gainers 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/-beattic/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 430684015. (614) 864-2044.

Upcoming COGA Events: Dec.8, noon "Romans vs. Visigoths," Ancients minis (GM: Joe Fox).

Chicagoland Wargamers Contact James L. Patterson, III, (773)534-7305x 116, or email: Kraal_of_KaJames@Yahoo.com.

Upcoming Chicagoland Events: Dec. 1, 8 am "15mm DBM Tournament," Two 400-pt lists, entry fee $3. Will be held at Emperor's Headquarters, 7047 N. Barry St., Rosemont, IL. Contact James for details.

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 Updatee "Since ATC has come and gone, many things have happened around here: 1) An agreement has been created between the Maumee Historical Society and the Colby Street Irregulars to provide a diorama of the Fallen Timbers Battle for the new expanded exhibit area taking place now at the Wolcott House Museum. Steve and Doug Johnson will create the display that will begin in April at their River Road Headquarters. The exhibit will run for several months and be a source to pick up information about the HMGS Great Lakes, historical miniature gaining in general and a place to advertise Drums along the Maumee 3, Advance the Colors and Warpariy. 2) Our new site for Drums 3 is looking good for this coming May 17-18. More room, better access, larger games and more hotels and eateries in the area close to the Maumee Turnpike exit in Maumee, OH. The location this year is Holiday Inn Toledo West, 2340 S. Reynolds Rd. Come join us -- we are getting bigger and better each year. This was the original site we wanted three years ago, but it took this long to line up the correct weekend. 3) Our new Drums Convention Page will be up and running, after we found that it was switched to another address. Ed Lizak is doing the duty to re-vamp the site. Stay tuned for more info as the year progresses. 4) Six Colbys made it down to the ATC 2001 in Springfield and we had our usual great time. Tim ran his Pirate Game, the Johnson Brothers ran their African Encounter Game and Jim ran a 11285 Microarmor Battle between Russian and German Forces. 5) A working breakfast was done between the Board and the Colbys to plan out the Drums 3 convention and to renew old friendships. 6) Jim and Yoda traveled to Pro or Con to run a 25mm World War II infantry battle on the approach to Holland. The British Paras were mowed down by MG 34s and 42s and one tracked Sd 222 Armored Car -- very bloody mates! 7) We helped Glass City Games at Pro or Con by hauling some trade goods and promoting Drums 3 in the process. 8) Plans are solid now for events to be run at this coining WinterCon in Detroit and at SpartaCon in Lansing, M1, in January. We will be at both shows. 9) Monthly Drums Planning Sessions are being conducted by the Stooge High Council. 10) What are we working on? Same old stuff -- just getting a little done at a time. Doug has plans for a Battlebots Game to go along with his Godzilla Game and his flying BBQ Skirmish Game. The re-worked French Foreign Legion Game is about down - need more grappling hooks! Boxers, American Revolution, expanded Pirates Games and the Jacobites: Part 2 are on the table, as well as the Spanish American War and new 28mm Colonial Forcesfrom the 19th Century! Too much! 11) Tim's Hernia is healing well, Tom T got his lenses rebuffed to be able to see the figures, Steve has a wedding planned, Dennis has begun to show tip as a semi-irregular, Yoda has a little one on the way and the Colonel is making the convention Circuit to hype the local convention! 12) The French Warship, "Weasel," was seen steaming away ftom Panape in late September -- more later. -- Colonel Colby"

Confederation of Friends This Indiana club's specialty is 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 garners 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, 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.htmi

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, 3 11 Madison St., Valparaiso, IN 46385. E-mail: ivan_jskander@yahoo.com, or web site: http://www.homestead.com/forgodkingandhonor/homepage.htmi.

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: gargovlegamer@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.

G3 Update: "Wintercon is coming up on Jan. 26 at Italian Cultural Hall, Warren, MI (behind the hospital at corner of 12 mile and Hoover). I will be running a SH 1/285 Russian Front game there. " -- Mike Reese, G3.

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: ateal@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 I I pm. All guests are welcome and there is no charge. Guy Hora, advisor: 3818 Sunbury Rd., Columbus, OH 43219. (614) 471-9812, or email: 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@ncwcb.com. Web site: http://www.geocities.com/scottmingus/index.html.

North Coast Update'. "Scott Mingus presented a 15mm Johnny Reb III game in Gettysburg at Fall-In (The Peach Orchard). Proofing continues on 'Enduring Valor: Gettysburg in Miniature' (a scenario book). Doug Rogers has been hosting wargames at his home, including a French and Indian War 25min game and a 15mm ACW Johnny Reb III recreation of portions of Antietam. -- Doug Rogers, North Coast Wargamers.

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) 3517783. 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@aot.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.

Smethurst's Basement This northeast Cincinnati club meets on the second and third Wednesdays of the month at 7:30 pm in GL member Rich Smethurst's home, 203 Albright Dr., Loveland, OH. They also convene at local shops. They play DBA Ancients, Shako Napoleonics, Fire & Fury ACW, TSATF Colonial, Battlefront WWII, and various homegrown rules & periods. Call or e-mail ahead, (513) 677-1683, or smetfam@aol.com. They will support your Great Lakes con with events if they can, give them dates and event needed.

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: rjostcr@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.