The Battle of Asculum: Wargame for ages 12-18

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Age Group:

Tweens & Teens
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on February 15, 2026 @ 1:30pm.
  • This event is for registrants age 12 to 18.

Program Description

Event Details

The Battle of Asculum was fought in 279 BC between the Roman Army and the Greek army of King Pyrrhus of Epirus. The second of three major battles during the Pyrrhic war, King Pyrrhus won another very costly “Pyrrhic Victory”, declaring “One more such victory, and I am lost.”

Please pre-register. Games are facilitated by experts from HMGS Next Gen, Inc. who have great experience in running games that are fun and challenging for players. Presented by the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society, Next Gen.

                         

Accessibility and Accommodations

We strive to facilitate access to information and Library services for all patrons. If you have questions about accessibility or a request for accommodation, please phone 203-594-5002, email the librarian in charge of this program (see contact info above), or email [email protected] with as much lead time as possible.

Youth Participation Guidelines

If your child is under 12 years old, an adult caregiver must remain in the Children’s Room for the duration of the program. If your child finishes a program early, or if a child becomes ill, distressed, or behaves in a manner that interferes with other participants’ enjoyment of the program, they may be released into the Children’s Room before the program’s end time. Please ensure that your child knows exactly where to find you at all times.

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