A Visit to the Seven Years War Convention

This past week I was able to get up to South Bend, Indiana and attend a convention I have always wanted to go to. The Seven Years War Convention has been going on for almost 40 years. This video has a short recap of the games along with the info on how the convention started and what makes it special.
Links to the Seven Years War Association
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Convention Facebook Page
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Info on the Seven Years War and links to the art and maps used in this video
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[@SpyderSuasponte]

Dr Alex is a really nice guy. He was the one that got my wife and I involved.

[@SpyderSuasponte]

We went this year and had a blast! Such great people!

[@1glenngary]

I've been to a couple wargaming conventions, but flat out the 7YWC was the most fun! Looking forward to coming in 2022!

[@sagebrother]

Thanks for sharing. Fascinating period.

[@PhilipMackie1]

Great to see some old friends in the video. It must be 20 years since I last visited the SYWA Convention from the UK. On the three trips I made over there it was always a great weekend.

[@hangarflying]

I’m so sad I couldn’t make it this year. Thanks for the video!

[@SpyderSuasponte]

They are correct people just invited us in to join the games. I ask a lot of questions and they enjoy sharing their knowledge. We will be back in 2025.

[@philRminiatures]

Looks great, beautiful tables, lovely armies, ships...and woods! 👍

[@michaelcoughlan5727]

thanks for that, great report

[@MedievalWargamer]

Amazing video my friend! Thank you for posting!

[@Vlad65WFPReviews]

for guys who are deep into the period it would be interesting to learn their favorite rule sets

[@MatrixGamer1988]

Bravo! Wonderful review of the convention. I even got to see myself before getting my ass kicked by the French and Indians. I've gone to this convention for nearly 30 years. It is a highlight of my year.

[@Corvinuswargaming1444]

Looks like it was a great time. Hope I can make it to this some day.

[@russjenkins7349]

great convention

[@xxthecrazyyetixx2896]

I was there

[@kennethp1423]

So I’m understanding. No games of a more modern theme like WW 1 or WW2? But overall great video.

[@Aaronfromprojectwargaming]

Correct. As they say in the video anytime with a tricorn hat.

[@MoggAssassin]

What scales are used?

[@Aaronfromprojectwargaming]

All

[@malcolmthompson9848]

Wish younger players were interested in historicals. I'm afraid that the declining emphasis and support of History programs in colleges around the USA is behind this.... and a lot of other insanity plaguing this country.

[@jpavlvs]

South Bend. Mayor Pete.