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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

T'Other Partizan at the weekend. Yarkshire Gamer will be there getting our Franco Prussian War on. 28mm figs and To Strike Down his Neighbour, come and say hello #wargames #wargaming #history #hobby

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It's the end of the month so it's time for Yarkshire Gamers Monthly Wargames Update and it's been a busy month. New units, buildings and terrain as well as some top games, Tune in to Yarkshire Gamer now 👍 youtu.be/DaOKWNsDOx4?... #wargames #wargaming #hobby #history

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

With Gripping Beast closing doors here's my 28mm Romans who have sat around 4 years, occasionally seeing the light of day as various sets of Ancients rules fail the Yarkshire Gamer test. 15 plus years old Regards Ken Yarkshire Gamer #wargames #wargaming #hobby #history

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

New Unit Day - I've been slacking on the painting front recently, actually playing games instead, it will never catch on 😉 28mm #French FPW Infantry figs are Perry and Flag is a Battalion Fanion (we love a Big Fanion) from @flagsofwar #wargames #wargaming #history #hobby

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

A few images from my first ever game of Chain of Command and a blog post to boot ! yarkshiregamer.blogspot.com/2026/09/firs... #ww2 #wargaming #wargaming #history #hobby

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Flying the flag for #Wargaming at the Yorkshire Air Museum IPMS Model Show yesterday. Much bigger and busier than last year. Lots of interest from none wargamers hopefully some new visitors to Leeds Wargames Club soon. #ww2 #hobby #history #Wargames

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Welcome to Yorkshire, even the beaches are harder 😆 No exploding ordinance was located and all limbs returned to the car in the same order as they left. #Yorkshire #danger

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Some pictures from Joe Biltons table at Ebor Lard yesterday. The French Town of Montcornet in 1940, simply amazing, beautiful terrain to try out my first ever game of the back to back World Cup winning set of #WW2 #wargames rules Chain of Command.

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Ebor Lard today, looking forward to it. Never played CoC before and that's first up in the morning This afternoon I'll get a second go at Full Nelson and be channelling my inner Bolitho 😉 Below is the cover of my new book Regards Ken #wargames #wargaming #history #hobby

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I picked up a load of #28mm European buildings from Empires at War which arrived a couple of days ago. Pre coloured MDF, 17 ordered, 2 put together, just over an hour on each. Very nice straight out of the bag. #wargames #wargaming #hobby #history

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Join Faction Watch now, have you seen the use if the word Faction in a historical game, does it drive you mad, are your small dissident political groups suddenly mighty empires and armies. Its wrong and it needs to stop, join now ! #wargames #wargaming #hobby #history

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Busy month at @yarkshiregamer a trip to Scotland for Claymore with the Italian Wars and a great group of guys helping out, back to the club and a big dive into Franco Prussian War, video on the Utubes link below youtu.be/dEg7JK6xVEA?... #wargames #wargaming #hobby #history

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Keeping the Franco Prussian War project moving with a couple of small additions, both 28mm Perry Miniatures. A skirmish unit for the Garde Mobile and half a unit of Chasseur d Afrique, currently working on next line infantry #wargames #history #hobby #wargames #tabletopgaming

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

#wip 28mm Perry Miniatures #French Chasseur d'Afrique for the Franco Prussian War, working on 6 out of a unit of 12, will dull the shine on the horse varnish when the unit is done. Definitely brighten the table up. #wargames #wargaming #hobby #history

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Keeping up the Franco Prussian War output with this 28mm #French Garde Mobile unit. 24 metal figs from Perry Miniatures based in 6s on 60 x 60 bases. A later war unit with a mixed reputation, something different for the build so far. #wargames #hobby #history #wargaming

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Podcast 87 is out and I chat with James Morris aka Mogsymakes about his #wargaming life, and the hobby in general. After a cracking quiz and Room 101, we are joined by Rich Clarke of TFL to chat Midgard (link below) kenrtai.podbean.com/e/episode-87... #wargaming #wargames #hobby #history

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I actually managed to get to the club last night and got started on #FPW, a new set of unpublished (as yet) rules. Went quite well, few questions for the author but enjoyed it. My car is back running so hopefully be able to do more next week. #wargaming #wargames #history #hobby

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

New Unit Day - 28mm French Franco Prussian War Infantry. 24 figs on 4 60 x 60 bases. Full production switched to FPW for a game at T'Other Partizan #wargaming #wargames #history #hobby

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

After last week's batch of 86 horses, I realised the horses I had painted weren't necessarily the horses I needed, so I did another 45 😆 mostly FPW French with some Crusades. #wargames #wargaming #painting #hobby

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

2nf group of pictures from the Italian Wars game at Claymore. 28mm from Perry, Steelfist, TAG, NorthStar, Foundry, Warlord and probably more, rules modified Furioso. Special mention to Tim who very kindly brought a huge bag of proper butchers pies to keep the lads going ! #wargames #wargaming

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Today is International Naval Wargaming Day unfortunately I won't be joining, but I can, in spirit take part with a collection of pictures of my 1/700 #WW2 ships which will eventually see light of day when I get my Narvik terrain done. #hobby #history #wargames #tabletopgaming

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

The Italian Wars game went down well at Claymore in Edinburgh well yesterday. Thanks to the lads who came from all over Europe to play. More pics soon, travelling home today. #wargames #wargaming #hobby #history

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Off to Edinburgh today for the Claymore show Saturday. Its the Italian Wars Game that was at Salute. 10 years since I've been to this show, car is packed (and oh boy, is it packed !) Good job Mrs YG has a Poachers Special for it to go in #wargames #wargaming #hobby #history

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The Monthly Wargames Update is out on the Utubes, it was a busy month with the Rules World Cup but I still managed a bit of painting including a new batch of horses. #Crusades Italian Wars and FPW feature youtu.be/--ZJMx6SnKc?... #wargames #wargaming #history #hobby

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Some shots of the collection of my latest #Podcast Guest Barry Hilton, a great chat covering the late 1600s, early 1700s period of warfare with a bit of Naval chucked in. Available on utubes, Podcast hosts or kenrtai.podbean.com/e/episode-86... #wargaming #wargames #history #hobby

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

The World Cup of Historical #Wargames Rules is over and Chain of Command has retained its title after defeating Midgard in the Final. #Wargames #wargaming #tabletopgaming

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Busy with the World Cup so behind with other stuff. Thanks to @WargamesIll for covering the Italian Wars game at Salute, great article, gives me chance to have some fun with the cover as well. #wargames #tabletopgaming #history #hobby

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Vote link for the final is below www.facebook.com/share/p/14n6... Get voting now

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Out of 201 sets of Historical #Wargames Rules we are down to the last two. Chain of Command are the holders & are defending their 2023 title against Midgard who have smashed their way through the previous rounds. Vote starts 6pm 16/7/26 #tabletopgaming #wargaming #tabletopgames

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

A picture of my #Papal Zouaves which I painted up for my Battle of Mentana display. Perry ACW figures with Steve Barber Models head swaps. #wargames #history #hobby

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Finished off the 28mm Gripping Beast Turcopoles, these figs have been sat part painted for 15 plus years 😄 feel like I've won my own World Cup 🏆 12 figs, 6 bases 50 x 60. #wargames #history #hobby #waegames #Crusades

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Semi Final 2 is up to vote on for the next 3 days, a repeat of the 2023 Final, will Chain of Command win again or will Sharp Practice take the available slot in the Final. The Lard Bowl is underway. VOTE LINK BELOW www.facebook.com/share/p/195L... #wargames #wargaming #hobby

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Anyone else got latest Miniature Wargames 520 ? Pg 17 & the article on Sainte Mere Eglise turned to tracking Amateur High Altitude Balloons 🤷 Then just as I'm getting into Loop Antennas I'm thrust back into wargaming on Page 48 ! Very strange #wargaming #wargames #TabletopGaming #tabletopgames

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Semi Final day ! Get voting in the Yarkshire Gamers World Cup of Historical Wargames Rules, 3 days to decide who reaches the Final, To the Strongest or Midgard. There can be only one. LINK BELOW www.facebook.com/share/p/176r... #Wargames #hobby #wargaming

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

#wip 28mm Gripping Beast Turcopoles, I've been doing little batches of 6 Cavalry in between bigger foot units and it really helps mojo and productivity. #wargames #wargaming #history #hobby #Crusades

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

World Cup of Historical #Wargames Rules Update, Quarter Final results are in and the Semi Finals start at the weekend, some big match ups there and expecting some big vote numbers. #wargaming #tabletopgaming #tabletopgames #hobby

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

A quick self motivation post today, I've got a batch of FPW French to get on with in between Napoleonics Crusades and Italian Wars #wargames #wargaming #hobby #history

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

#wip some 28mm Assault Group #Spanish Italian Wars, Sword and Bucklers which will form part of a Colunela along with 32 pike and 16 shot. #wargames #wargaming #history #hobby

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Last Quarter Final is up to vote in (link below). For King and Parliament takes on Midgard. FK&P is a seed who knocked out Hail Caesar, Midgard won the Preliminary Round so this could be a close one www.facebook.com/share/p/18ut... #wargames #wargaming #hobby #tabletopgaming

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

These Franco Prussian War books arrived yesterday. At £70 they aren't cheap but are perfect for me as I dip into a side project (with the French from Mentana) Good production, well presented scenarios etc, will do vid soon but +ve initial thoughts #wargames #hobby #history

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Quarter Final of the World Cup of Historical #Wargames Rules is now up to vote one (link below) it sees the 2023 Chain of Command up against the veteran Fire and Fury. #Wargaming #hobby #tabletopgaming www.facebook.com/share/p/1Bks...

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Quarter Final 2 under way on vote link below. 2023 runners up, Sharp Practice take on Rapid Fire in a straight shoot out to reach the last 4. Time to vote www.facebook.com/share/p/162f... #wargames #wargaming #hobby #tabletopgaming

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Quarter Final 1 is under way vote link below www.facebook.com/share/p/198r... 2023s loosing semifinalists To the Strongest meets O Group, this could be very close with only 6 votes between the two in Round 2 Vote now Regards Ken Yarkshire Gamer #wargames #wargaming #hobby #TabletopGaming

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Round 2 is over in the World Cup of Historical #Wargames Rules, the Quarter Finals start tomorrow, full details in the images below. Voting over on the Yarkshire Gamer Facebook Page, neaely 19,000 votes cast so far. #wargaming #hobby #tabletopgaming

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

New Unit Day - 28mm Perry Miniatures #French #Napoleonic 1st Battalion 5th Ligne for my Plancenoit Project. 1st of my Lobaus Corp units, lots more to do. #wargames #history #hobby #wargaming #Miniatures

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Final Match up in Round 2 of the Historical #Wargames Rules World Cup sees Dave Brown's WW2 set O Group take on Warlords Pike and Shotte. Only one will make the quarters so get voting on the link below www.facebook.com/share/p/1D9R... #wargaming #tabletopgames #hobby

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

The World Cup of Historical #Wargames Rules rolls on with Match 7 of Round 2. Medieval Skirmish in the form if Lion Rampant takes on WW2s Rapid Fire, 3 days to find a winner, vote link below #wargames #hobby #tabletopgames www.facebook.com/share/p/1PRH...

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Ken Reilly @yarkshiregamer.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

New Podcast Day - latest Yarkshire Gamers Reet Big Wargames Podcast is out t' world. My guest is Barry Hilton, rules author, figure maker & all round lovely guy. Our chat is wide & covers Lily Banners & Naval kenrtai.podbean.com/e/episode-86... #Wargames #Podcast #wargaming #history #hobby

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