I would like to acknowledge Games Plus in Mt. Prospect Illinois for hosting us on Sunday, May 27, 2018. Games Plus at 101 W. Prospect Ave. in the heart of downtown just north of the Metra tracks is a haven for gamers of all kinds. They even have WoG miniatures and game mats in stock! Myself, my brother Bob (BB401), Scott Killinger and Mark Miller participated in a 4 hour battle on a 95 degree day in air conditioned comfort at the Big Blue table in the Games Plus gaming room. it was a good crowd on hand with seven other tables occupied with games of various kinds. Our battle over Belgium did draw attention and several questions from those in attendance not familiar with WoG.
The Big Blue table is bar height at least 43 inches. It took 10 games mats to cover. Despite all the room it did not detour us from getting in each others way as the battle proceeded. If not for all of the diving and climbing there would have been several disastrous collisions.
Here is the scenario set up. I had control of the two US DH4s and the 96th Aero Squadron Breguet bombers. My allied partner Mark controlled the three fighter escort of an N17, N28 and a Spad XIII. Bob and Scott defended with three Pfalz and Albatros DVs, respectively. Initially it did not look good for the we Entente as the N28 was taken down early with a big Boom! But recovery was quick as the bombers reached Trench targets, taking out two of the AA gun emplacements.
The battle raged and finally exhausted us as several of the Central Powers fighters were brought down and all three bombers, turned fighters, were able to make it back with no losses.
this is the Big Blue Table being set up
It took quite a few maneuvers just to come in contact!
Action! Note the explosion in the upper right corner, I think that was the N28.
Payback on a Pfalz.
Again, with DH4s attacking you get a sense of the size of the battlefield.
A good time was had by all, but by 3:30 we had to pack up and head for the Grills - it was Memorial Day Sunday after all
Please visit Games Plus if you get the chance!
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