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Striker is a science fiction miniatures wargame, designed by Frank Chadwick, and illustrated by William H. Keith. It was published by Game Designers' Workshop in 1981 as a boxed expansion to the Traveller role-playing game. [1] Although Striker is a 15mm miniatures ruleset, GDW consider it their eighth Traveller boardgame. [2]
The miniatures used represent troops or vehicles (such as tanks, chariots, aircraft, ships, etc.). The games may reflect historical situations and armies, or may be futuristic or fantasy-based. This list compiles published miniature wargames categorized by their subject matter, genre, or time period covered in their rules.
Mercenaries were released as a pack of twelve 15mm miniatures. [11] William A. Barton reviewed Mercenaries in The Space Gamer No. 40. [11] Barton commented that "If you're into 15mm miniature use in your Traveller scenarios, you'll probably want to pick up a set or two of Mercenaries." [11] Miniatures for Traveller: Martian Metals for Traveller ...
In miniature wargaming, players enact simulated battles using scale models called miniature models, which can be anywhere from 2 to 54 mm in height, to represent warriors, vehicles, artillery, buildings, and terrain. These models are colloquially referred to as miniatures or minis. Miniature models are commonly made of metal, plastic, or paper.
Miniature wargaming is a form of wargaming in which military units are represented by miniature physical models on a model battlefield. Miniature wargames are played using model soldiers, vehicles, and artillery on a model battlefield, with the primary appeal being recreational rather than functional. Miniature wargames are played on custom ...
Brian Gregory founded Essex Miniatures in 1980 in Canvey Island, Essex.The company's first products were 28 mm historical figures. [1] With the rise in popularity of fantasy role-playing games (FRPGs) using 25 mm figures, Essex began producing fantasy miniatures as well, although they continued to market their slightly larger 28 mm figures as suitable for FRPGs.
Preston Poling won third place in the miniatures competition's "I Did it My Way" category at the 2024 state fair. The piece was later removed. His miniature piece won, then was removed from the fair.
RAFM Company, Inc. of Brantford, Ontario is a producer of miniatures, reference materials, and board games.RAFM has produced games, reference materials, and their own lines of miniature figures in 15 mm, 20 mm, 25 mm, and 28 mm scales since 1977.