Hi, my name is Jay Arnold and I'm a gamer. As a gamer deployed to Afghanistan, I longed for a way to pursue my hobby. I was able to get the occasional fix with card and board games. But, I always wanted to play a miniatures game.
I've heard of gaming groups in Bagram and other allied bases popping up and would like to help these gamers pursue their hobby in a way I couldn't.
So, with help from some friends, I'm putting together a gaming project to be donated to troops "in the sandbox."
In the beginning The genesis of the project lies in a member of The Miniatures Page community unknowingly purchasing some illegal recasts of 28mm historical wargame figures. It was suggested that the figures be donated to deployed troops. I can't claim credit for the idea, but I was asked for input and guidance in getting the figures to troops.
With that in mind, I reached out to number of other TMP members and started soliciting assistance in this effort. The criteria for the project were: - Enough painted figures for two sides to play a game
- Pre-printed paper terrain
- Hard-copy rules suitable for use with the figures
- Dice and any markers necessary to play the game
- A case to store and carry the figures safely
Our first project is set in "Darkest Africa." Details are still being worked out, currently. If you would like to assist with this or future projects, or know of a deployed service member who would appreciate receiving one of these projects, feel free to email me.
Recent Announcements
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Boardgames Project Up
I've started a new project. The Wings of War project worked out so well, that I thought it would be neat to have an on-hand selection of boardgames ...
Posted May 1, 2011 2:46 PM by Jay Arnold
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New Games for Troops Google Group
Regular old email just isn't cutting it anymore. So I've started a Google Group to help manage communication and collaboration. Check it out and join here:http://www ...
Posted Apr 27, 2011 7:43 PM by Jay Arnold
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The way too late update
I apologize for not putting out an update sooner. We have had some bignews in the meantime.First, some notes of thanks from our recipients.Kelly, the recipient of ...
Posted Apr 27, 2011 7:58 AM by Jay Arnold
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Not April Fool's Update
Recruits was a great time. If you can only make it to one con, this isthe one. My Star Trek game went off well, players had a great time ...
Posted Apr 2, 2011 8:26 PM by Jay Arnold
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Shot, over. Shot, out.
Our first project is out the gate! I just dropped off our firstproject at the post office here in little Pleasant Hill, IL.Thanks to Paul, Aaron, Dave and ...
Posted Mar 24, 2011 2:47 PM by Jay Arnold
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