Get in the Game - Tabletop Wargaming at the Army Flying Museum

Get in the Game - Tabletop Wargaming at the Army Flying Museum

Explore the world of tabletop wargaming, from painting to playtesting, tactical to strategic and from the age of sail to the far future...

By Company of Makers

Date and time

Sat, 24 May 2025 09:00 - 16:00 GMT+1

Location

Army Flying Museum

Army Flying Museum Kentsboro SO20 8FB United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours

FOXHOUNDS Wargame

Join us for an exclusive session of FOXHOUNDS wargame created by Nick Denning. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of near future tactical warfare, where you can experience the game firsthand before its official release. We'll email you a link for FOXHOUNDS after you have reserved your ticket for this event.


Tries to Paint - Miniatures Painting

Join Tom for a hands-on beginner-friendly miniature painting workshop. Learn essential techniques like, base coating, shading, highlighting, and brush control. Whether you're new to the hobby or looking to improve, this session will provide the fundamentals to bring your miniatures to life. No need to bring anything with you other than your enthusiasm! We'll email you a link for Model Painting after you have reserved your ticket for this event.


ALIEN the Role Playing Game

Alright sweethearts, what are you waiting for? Breakfast in bed? It’s another glorious day in the Corps! So grab your gear and get ready to move out!

Now you might be asking yourself, “is this gonna be a standup fight, sir, or another bug hunt?” Well private, all we know is that a mining colony has gone non-comunicato, meaning we need you to be our eyes on the ground.

So lock and load your pulse rifle, marine - you’ve got a job to do. Protect and serve the citizens of the Outer Rim - no matter what the cost…

We'll email you a link for ALIEN after you have reserved your ticket for this event.


Devizes and District Wargames Group

DDWG will be running two participation games at the AFM: 10mm Soviet heliborne air assault to capture bridge on River Leine, West Germany on 24 May 1985, using Cold War Commander rules, and a 28mm Napoleonic skirmish set in the Peninsula in Summer 1811, to capture a French eagle, using Sharp Practice rules. We look forward to seeing you there.


Wessex Wyverns Wargaming Club

''Today's 'Star Trek' participation game, 'A Very Civil War', takes place during the Klingon civil war of 2367. Can the Federation prevent a Romulan intervention into Klingon affairs? Will the aged USS 'Hood' and it's crew be up to the challenge? It is presented by the Wessex Wyverns Wargaming Club, and uses their rules, 'Buoyz 'N Da 'Hood' - In Space', which are available as a free download. If you'd like to know more, please talk to the players, and come along and throw a few dice - Red Alert! Shields up! Make it so!"


Sheppey Models

Sheppey Models is a model shop located in Sheerness, Kent, offering a wide range of model kits, accessories, and supplies for hobbyists. Their inventory includes plastic model kits, paints, tools, and other essentials for model building enthusiasts. The shop caters to various interests, including aircraft, military vehicles, ships, and cars. 20% discount available for veterans of the armed forces.


Veterans Wargaming Association

  • Dead Man’s Hand
  • Team Yankee or Blood Red Skies (TBC)

Newbury Wargaming

  • Black Sails

Army Wargaming Association

  • Warhammer

Penarth and District Wargames Club

  • Gütersloh 1985 - Sabre Squadron


Watch this space for further announcements...

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