Little Wars Update "D minus 21"

We have over 150 games submitted, and events are filling up fast.  Go online to Tabletop Events and secure your spot.  Be sure to visit our Facebook page for updates and sneak peaks from the GMs about their games.

Advance info on our tournaments is listed further down, so you can have time to prep your armies.  Finally, if you have young recruits joining you be sure to see our Kids Korner.
  
In addition to purchasing your badge, this is your opportunity to renew your HMGS-Midwest membership.  Remember joining HMGS helps our organization stay solvent throughout the year, and allows us to serve your gaming community.  In addition to the various Game Days that we have held, your other benefits include:  Free Admission to the War Chest, Wars in Woodstock, Naval Wars and $10 off Autumn Wars.  As well as Hobby Discounts  and continuing to receive our expanded Newsletter..

So see you soon!

Here are some important dates to remember:

• April 1: Last day for the Room Block
• April 1: Last day for Early bird badges discount 
• April 21: Little Wars begins!

COVID Update:  As of today, Illinois, DuPage County and the Venue do not have any Covid restrictions.  We will follow the science and comply with State and County guidelines.

Kids Korner-The Littlest Wars

Did you bring a young Ceaser or Joan of Arc with you to Little Wars?  If so, then please check out our Child and Parent/Child games.  Rules will be patiently taught on site, so there is no prior experience necessary.  Help us develop the future of our hobby.  Every participant will receive a SWAG bag after the game, for their fun after the con.
 

Saturday 8:00 AM
Bolt Action Tournament
Back with his usual flare is Jon Russell and his great Warlord crew.  Get you army ready!

 Players will use a 1,250-requisition point force. The force may consist of a maximum of ONE Reinforced Platoons and no more than 16 order dice. No tank Platoons, No Special Characters, No Naval observer, No Planes (From the PDF).

The platoons in the force must be selected using the army list section of the main rule book, one of the "Armies of" books, or an Approved Generic list of a minor country that does not have an "Armies of" book. All lists must be a generic platoon, no theater list.

Approved books:

Armies of Armies of Germany, V2

Armies of United States

Armies of Great Britain

Armies of the Soviet Union

Armies of Imperial Japan

Armies of France and the Allies

Armies of Italy and the Axis

Approved Generic list for Nations without a book:

Australian Reinforced Platoon

Chinese (Communist) Reinforced Platoon

Chinese (Nationalist) Reinforced Platoon

Chinese (Warlord) Reinforced Platoon

French Late-War Reinforced Platoon 

Show your colors-Get your Little Wars Merchandise

We have some great new products for the gamer. 

A unique enameled pin displaying the HMGS-Midwest Knight logo.  This will look great on your coat, shirt or hat.  (Let others know your about your hobby.)

Also new is the Official HMGS-Midwest 10 foot tape measure.  Never be "Out of Range" again. (Well if you are, you still look cool.)

Back by popular demand is our collectible dice, get them by the pair or by the dozen.  (You know you need them)

Finally get your own 2022 Convention T-Shirt, printed front and back, with a great retro image and our logo. (Never be out-of-uniform again)

Quantities are limited so order online now!
 

Yet More Little Wars Highlights

Housing-Room Block

The Room block closes April 1st!
Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel

3000 Warrenville Road Lisle, Illinois 60532

We have negotiated a great rate of $99 per night.  Please use the link below to get your rooms now, space is limited.  If you cannot get in the Room-Block, email me directly at President@hmgsmidwest.com