Hope you enjoy the first of two “Best of” 2016 episodes. Originally released on March 28, 2016 the episode features now co-host Mike Paine discussing how to successfully run a game at a convention.

This ReCast tells is the episode that gave Jonathan the idea to invite Mike to be a co-host!  If you’re listening to this on Dec 22nd, I hope you’ll send positive birthday thoughts my way.

Don’t worry! We’ll be back with NEW episodes of Wargaming Recon in 2017.

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Links to Items Discussed on the Show

HAVOC Game Convention

Huzzah Game Convention

Buy Frostgrave on WargameVault (affiliate link)

Fencing Frog Blog

$20 Aurelian Unit Tiles by Sam Mustafa on DriveThruCards (affiliate link)

How to Make Custom Cards Youtube Video

$42.23 Hail Caesar rules on Amazon (affiliate link)

Hobby Bunker in Malden, Massachusetts

HaT Industrie 1/72 scale Ancient Roman miniatures

Caesar Miniatures 1/72 scale Ancient Roman figures

Mailbag

Via our Facebook page fans were asked to caption this photo:

Listener Cary said “It’s A B B A Select Start, how many times do I have to tell you.”

Listener Peter said “This new formula one racing game sure is kickass.”

Listener Irene said “Multitasking….you got this.”

Guest Mike Paine put his caption in the photo seen below:

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Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name.  I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor.

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The Maine Historical Wargamers Association (they’re the people behind HUZZAH “Historical Wargaming for New England” are a new sponsor for the show. So grateful for their support. Please be sure to go to Huzzah May 13-16, 2016 at the Doubletree Inn in South Portland, Maine. I’ll be there doing a LIVE podcast recording.

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