Vapnartak 2016 Wargames Show York

Feb 7, 2016

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Vapnartak 2016 Wargames Show York, The first show of the year Vapnartak at York racecourse is without doubt one of my favourite shows of the the year. And this year’s was of the same high standard as previous years.

And personal highlight for me was meeting some of the other members of Pendraken forum.

Games

Demonstration game run by Chesterfield Open Gaming Society

Kings of War is the mass fantasy wargame from Mantic Entertainment.

With many hundreds of models on each side, we’ll be constantly playing through the day to show that even a game of this scale is able to be completed in a day’s play.

Demonstration by Comitatus of late Roman re-enactment

Comitatus is Britain’s leading Late Roman re-enactment group helping to set a new standard in historical authenticity.

Demonstration game run by East Leeds Militaria Society Wargames Club

Dragon Rampant: They’re over the walls!

The undead have breached the castle walls and the forces of Good are under severe pressure. Units of Good are also trying to raise the siege, so that the Undead are obliged to look to their rear just as victory seemed assured. 28mm fantasy game using the new “Dragon Rampant” rules.

Demonstration game run by Great Escape Games

Iron Cross, World War II wargaming in 15mm

Demonstration game run by Harrogate Wargames Club

The Wicker Man, Northern Britannia 72 AD

The local tribes have risen up in rebellion against the occupying Roman forces.

Using the recently released Dragon Rampant rules you can take command of the Roman garrison as they seek to rescue their comrades from a horrible fate or lead the tribes in rebellion to throw off the yoke of imperial oppression.

In addition each player will have the opportunity to seek glory for themselves while ensuring victory for their chosen side.