Joy of Six - Time for some questions!

We’ve had the final site meeting for the Joy of Six prior to the event, and all is looking good.  The final layout for the show is nearing completion and we hope to publish that for all to see next week.

As well as the great range of traders and the wonderful games on show, JOS traditionally hosts two unique sessions and this year will be no exception.

A trip to the Dark Side....

A relatively short update this week, as things are getting pretty hectic here at Baccus HQ.   First for today is the magic number, which this week is #20795.

We don’t have any new releases, but that’s reasonably understandable given that I’ve been getting ready for the trip to the Dark County of Lancashire for the first time in three years.  Yes, it’s time for us to take the Baccus roadshow to the Phalanx show in St Helens.   If you’re coming along, please drop by and say ‘Hi’.

Joy of Six update: Little Wars Video

A little diversion from the usual Joy of Six preview this week.  I am delighted to point you all in the direction of a short video from the Little Wars TV team in which they announce their intentions to invad...sorry, attend this year's Joy of Six show.  Given the distance travelled and the effort needed to get to the show from the US, I am amazed that the LW team should choose to visit JOS ahead of bigger shows such as Salute, and I am sure that they will get a wonderful welcome.

New US AT Gun releases

Apologies for the delayed weekly update – I am afraid that Real Life intervened last Friday which meant that I was unable to get some things done.  However, better late than never, here is last week’s Magic Number - #20712.    Some orders prior to this may not have been processed, but as usual, we will pick those up in the next few days.

Joy of Six 2022 preview: Horsell Common 1895

This week’s preview is MAD gamers HG Wells inspired Horsell Common.   As with the majority of the games at this year’s show, this is one for you to join in and play, and it really does look like fun!

The Great Big Pre-Joy of Six social bash

Riverside Kelham, Saturday 2 July, 7pm to 11pm

To mark our wedding that is taking place two weeks after the Joy of Six, Lindy and I have arranged a social ‘do’ on the Saturday night prior to the show. There is no disco or loud music, this is just a get-together.   This will replace the ‘Beer and Curry’ night that we usually host for those of you staying overnight in Sheffield.  We’ve got a venue located in Sheffield’s infamous Real Ale Valley, and we would love to see lots of you there. 

6th June New Releases

Given the date, it seems an appropriate time for our latest Second World War releases.

First, we have the infamous DD Shermans.  Their usefulness on D Day helping to break through the Atlantic Wall was tempered by the numbers that sank.  Either way, along with the ‘Funnies’ they are forever linked with June 6th 1944.

Platinum Jubilee Special offer!

It cannot have escaped any resident of the UK that our monarch has achieved the amazing feat of being 'in post' for seven decades.   There are generations of we British who have grown up with Elizabeth II as a fixture in our lives, and the country is about to start on a massive binge to mark this milestone.   

While I am a die-hard Republican and Roundhead at heart, I must admit to giving the Queen grudging respect for her dedication to her role and the way that she has represented our nation with dignity and grace.   Many countries around the world have 'a queen', but only the UK has 'The Queen'.

Partizan and a matched pair or two...

We had a great time at last Sunday’s Partizan show, of which more anon, but first, it’s time for that all important number.   This week, we are up to #20633.  As always, this number is a bit of a moving target, as there will be some numbers before this that won’t go out until next week, and a few after this that have already been sent.

Joy of Six 2022 Preview: Denmark 1985

Time for another preview of a wonderful game that will be coming to you at this year’s Joy of Six.  This time, we are showcasing the Cold War Commanders and their stunning ‘Denmark 1985’ game.