Shropshire wargaming is a big hit
People came from all over the world to join a weekend of battles in Shropshire.
More than 100 people attended a weekend of tactical battles involving intricate miniature models at the Second World War Dust Game Championships.
The Dust games, which took place at Enginuity in Coalbrookdale, involved competitors using miniature models battling it out on boards depicting battle scenarios from famous WW2 battles.
Alan Davies, one of the organisers and owner of Questing Knight Games based in Wellington, Telford, said: "We have had approximately 100 people visit from places such as Hong Kong, America, Germany and Poland.
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"It has been great to bring so many people from all over the world to Telford.
"This is the first Dust championship we have put on and the Enginuity venue has been brilliant. It has been a perfect venue and such a great facility.
"It has been one of the largest games of Dust tactics. At one point we had 45 players taking part. It has taken a lot of hard work but has been worth it. We are hoping to expand and put on a bigger competition next year."
The event included gaming demonstrations, model painting and Cosplay costume competitions, a Dust merchandise stand and participatory games as well as the main Dust Battlefield and Dust Tactics European Championships.
Action
There was non-stop action between 4pm and 9pm on Saturday with players taking part in an ice-breaker game.
All the main championship events and competitions were held on Sunday between 10am and 6pm. The participants were invited and encouraged to go dressed up as a Dust character, a 1940s civilian or military character to help bring the world of Dust to life.
And Mr Davies said people made lots of effort with their outfits. He added: "I am in America WW2 paratrooper uniform and many others have come dressed up in WW2 uniform and costumes.
"There has been a great atmosphere with people involved from aged eight to 80.
"The highlight has been the fantastic response and people have come away smiling which is the main thing."
