Monday, October 21, 2024

Grandpa Gruesome's Weird War Stories

 It's that time of year again! The veil between the living and dead is at it's thinnest. Time for the World Revenent Hunting Social Club to meet once again and clear the ruins of Old Baronburg of the pesky living Dead.

As usual, we used Fistful of Lead, with the Tales of Horror Supplement for all the horrific extras.




The Hunters gather at the center of town.


The more bold hunters move quickly to "shut down" the zombie spawn points while the other are too busy taking trophies and causing far too much noise.


All the commotion has awoken a banshee. Her mournful howl puts shock on all the hunters in the area.








As almost always happens, poor coordination between hunter faction allowed the dead to accumulate into large groups and overpower isolated hunters. About half escaped before the sun rise. A great game as always.


Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Battles and Brews 2024

 

This year was the THIRD annual Battles and Brews held at our local brewery. Attendance was down a little due to it being summer and lots of folks were on vacation.

But that didn't mean the quality of the games was down. We had a Fistful of Lead Tales of Horror London game. The Vampires had to protect their coffins while 6 teams of players went about their own missions. The werewolves took a beating while the werewolf hunters scored the highest Renown points. 




We had a WW2 bombing raid game based loosely based on Starfighers!




Battlesuit Alpha was represented with mechs vs giant Aliens.





There was a Fire and Fury game as well as Warmaster.




Actung Panzers and Masters of the Universe using Galactic Heroes.



Finally, I ran a Victorian SciFi game using the upcoming Wiley Games title.




All great games, and I got to meet some new gamers. We'll be hosting Weird Wars in October. See you there.







Sunday, May 5, 2024

May the Fourth Celebration.

 We finally had a a May the Fourth fall on a Saturday. Time to celebrate the unofficial Star Wars Day with a day of games hosted by the Hutts!


We started with a speeder bike race around Mos Eisley. I used miniatures I printed from various places and we used an oldie but goody for the rules Axles and Alloys. Quick to learn. Lots of lead changes, alternative racing methods (cheating) and smack talk. In the end, my son Marshal was firstacross the line in a ball of fire when he hit a wandering droid who decided walking in front of the finish line was a great idea. Second place went to Phil who crossed the finish in style, by skidding across the end Speed Racer style.


"Fans" provide some fun with potshots from the stands.




Citizens grab precious items and get out of the way.

Off to a chaotic start. Lots of trading paint.

Trying a shortcut through the arena.


The home stretch!

 

Next were the Gamorrean Gladiator Games. We used our newest rules set Arena of Blood. I had placed 8 cards face down representing 8 possibile "historical" gladiator types. Players grabbed theme randomly and a mini of their choice. The results were quick and bloody with the Boy winning again. Promise there was no nepotism involved!



The Gladiators

With his winning firmly in his tiny little hands, Jabba headed towards his waiting shuttle across town. Little did he know he'd have to face 6 angry groups looking to recoup their losses.

I ran Jabba. The game would end when Jabba got to his shuttle or one the gangs grabbed the loot and made it their start line. Simple huh?

Pictured about a quarter of my Star Wars buildings and a contemplative Chris.

"This should be easy, boys".

"Get our money back!"

A sniper duel begins between Auura Sing and Finnic Shand.







A pause from some refreshing Blue Milk.


Of course Jabba was quickly ambushed but able to call in not only backup, but a waiting ride to speed him to the shuttle. His ride was immediately compromised and stolen with Jabba and the money in it. A blood bath ensued when Captain Gorr and his Ugnaught Crag swiped the money and made a break for it. There were two more turns blasting the hover skiff and trying to gun them down, but Steve led his team to victory and Jabba hostage.

Great day of 3 fun games. Thanks to everyone who came out, and May the Force Be with You...