War? What is it good for? Absolutely nothing...apart from inspiring a full day of tabletop gaming right here at the museum.
North Yorkshire has been a hotbed of conflict across its long history, but today the battle finds itself on the tabletop as Land of Iron hosts its first wargaming event; War in the Land of Iron. Join Land of Iron and a cast of game runners with decades of experience under their belts for a day of hand-crafted narrative scenarios, miniatures and tables where the central theme is area in which we live and its long and storied history. Play five one-hour games throughout the day from a selection of six tables covering a variety of eras and settings both real and imagined. For £10 per adult or £5 for under 16s, you can take part in as many games during the day as you like.
The games are suitable for ages 10+ but attendance is at parent or guardian's discretion. If you think your child will enjoy the day and respect the games, they are very welcome. War in the Land of Iron Day Plan 9:30am – Doors open to the public 10:00am – 11:00am Game 1 11:00am – 12:00pm Game 2 12:00pm – 13:00pm Lunch 13:00pm – 14:00pm Game 3 14:00pm – 15:00pm – Game 4 15:00pm – 16:00pm – Game 5 16:30pm – Doors close The Games: The Harrying of the North (Lion Rampant, Osprey Games) Black Andrew, the King of Smugglers (A Fistful of Lead, Wiley Games) The War of the Roses Arrives in Skinningrove (A Song of Arthur and Merlin, Ganesha Games) Burn the Huntcliffe Tower (Dux Britinarium, Too Fat Lardies) The Napoleonic Wars – What If? (Paddy Griffith’s Napoleonic Wargaming for Fun) The Martian Invasion of Skinningrove (Xenos Rampant, Osprey Games)