The Targe show is held in the small town of Kirrienuir in Angus. It used to be a full-scale show in the high school, but it is now more of an extended club open day in their normal venue. There are about a dozen, mostly participation games, an excellent bring-and-buy, and Dave Thomas with all the Perry Miniatures ranges and much more besides. There is lots of good chat about the game and related historical issues.
I took another GDWS Cyprus 1974 game in the 50th anniversary year. I love the puzzled looks when folk look down on the game, wondering how T34s and Marmon Herrington armoured cars get into the same army!
Blatant positional advertising!
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Not for the first time, the Turkish Air Force saved the day.
There were participation games for everyone. Sadly, running a game meant no time to sample them, but these are the ones that caught my eye.
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 | | Impressive Gladiator game - Arena of Blood |
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| Post-apocalypse game |
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| Pegasus Bridge |
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| Chain of Command |
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| Gangs of Rome in a construction site! |
The show was busy, and it was well worth the trip. Thanks to Dale and his team for organising it.
As long as you enjoyed it, that’s all that matters. Is the reduction in the size of the show due to the “greying” of the hobby, as we all get older?
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Geoff
No, I don't think so, even though it is a remote trip for many, even in Scotland. Problems with securing the venue I think. There was plenty folk at the show and several young kids played a couple of rounds of our game.
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