Mike and James chat with Roger Chrysler, a wargamer whose family history led him to a deep dive in early Ontario history and the War of 1812.   Roger tells us about his family and their involvement in the war, and we do our own deep dive into the many gaming possibilities (figures, rules, scenarios, books) that this fascinating but poorly known war offers.  If you aren't itching to refight Queenston Heights or Lundy's Lane after listening to this, we don't know what's wrong with you.

Also, we chat with Kevin Jacobi, one of the partners behind Six Squared Studios in St. Catherines, ON.   Started as a labour of love, these guys cut their teeth cutting and selling MDF bases and slowly built a business that now includes a well thought out bricks and mortar store.  Did someone say road trip?  It's wine country, so the wife should approve ...

Six Squared Studios:

https://6-squared-studios.shoplightspeed.com

Board Game Maniacs interview with Six Squared:

https://youtu.be/Ycm-DbCqqQA

Stuff We Mentioned

Hamilton area gaming stores:

Hamilton Hobby Specialties, Kenilworth Ave. Tistaminis, Parkdale Avenue,

Black Knight Games Mohawk and Upper Ottawa, Dundas Valley Hobbies, King Street Dundas.

Roger's Books for the CWP Virtual Library:

Novel : The Bloody Boy, Doug Thomas, Keltoi Publishing, 2001. 49th Light Company soldier, Queenston, York, Stoney Creek, Beaver Dams, Crysler’s Farm.

Field of Glory, Donald E Graves, Robin Brass Studios, Chateauguay and Crysler’s Farm. 1999

The Civil War of 1812. American Citizens, British Subjects, Irish Rebels, & Indian Allies. Alan Taylor, Vintage Books. 2010

The Gun, Death to the French (Rifleman Dodd) C.S. Forrester

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Mike: madpadre@gmail.com

@MarshalLuigi

www.madpadrewargames.blogspot.com

James:

jamesmanto@gmail.com

@JamesManto4

www.rabbitsinmybasement.blogspot.com