Your specialist shop for historical tabletop gaming
Historical & alternate-history miniatures, paints and terrain, hand-picked, with advice from a fellow hobbyist. Free shipping from 39 € (DE).
Free shipping from 39 € (DE)
Volume discount: 3 % from 60 €, 6 % from 120 €
100 % genuine products
Advice from a fellow hobbyist
What I specialise in
Bolt Action and Konflikt '47 are my focus. This is where I can advise you in the most depth. You will find the complete range of all systems further up.
Bolt Action
The most-played historical WWII tabletop game: over 850 items, every nation and front, from the starter army to the single figure.
Discover Bolt ActionKonflikt '47
Walkers, mutants and experimental tech against historical armies. My speciality, from the starter army to the pre-order.
Discover Konflikt '47All game systems: Ancients to Cold War
Bolt ActionWWII
Konflikt '47Alternate history 1947
Achtung Panzer!WWII
Blood Red SkiesWWII · air
Victory at SeaWWII · sea
Flames of WarWWII
Black PowderNapoleonic & Colonial
Black SeasNapoleonic · sea
Pike & ShotteEarly Modern
SAGADark Ages & Medieval
PillageDark Ages
The Barons' WarMedieval
Hail CaesarAncients
Clash of SpearsAncients
Epic BattlesMass battles
All game systemsOverview
Unsure? Ask me, free and personal
I play myself, build terrain and paint minis. On scale, rules, getting started or gifts I will advise you directly, usually straight away, within 12 hours at the latest.
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Buying a gift without hobby knowledge?
Tell me on WhatsApp what they play. I will recommend a fitting set. Or play it safe: with a gift card you cannot go wrong.
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Pre-orders
All prices incl. VAT · Free shipping from 39 €, below that 3,95 € · Shipping & payment
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Armies of France Foreign Legion Bundle
61,95 €RRP 78,00 €
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Automated Battalion - British Commonwealth Starter Army
105,95 €RRP 132,00 €
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Armies of France New Release Bundle
159,95 €RRP 203,00 €
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Elite Operational Group - Soviet Bloc Starter Army
105,95 €RRP 132,00 €
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Hold The Line! - French Starter Army
99,95 €RRP 125,00 €
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Long Range Penetration Group - Empire of Japan Starter Army
105,95 €RRP 132,00 €
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Rapid Deployment Force - United States Starter Army
105,95 €RRP 132,00 €
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Sonderkampfgruppe - Axis Starter Army
105,95 €RRP 132,00 €
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Releases on 30.11.2026
My best-selling items
From bunker to tree
Buildings, ruins, woods and scatter: terrain that gives cover, breaks lines of sight and gives an empty table real character.
Choose terrain to match your game system and the scale of your miniatures. If you're unsure, ask me which size fits.
Brands you trust
A person, not a marketplace
Advice from a fellow hobbyistReal experience at the table. Just ask.
Curated rangeHand-picked systems, paints and terrain.
Quick to dispatchMost items are in stock and arrive within 1-3 business days.
Safe & secureBuyer protection and secure payment.
Easy returns30-day returns, voluntary, on top of your 14-day right of withdrawal.
A direct line to me
Reply on WhatsApp usually straight away, within 12 hours at the latest. Collection in person in Essen by arrangement. There are no fixed opening hours.
WhatsAppUsually an instant reply Emailkontakt@mathieus-taverne.de Phone+49 170 8836940Recommended a thousand times over
"11 out of 10 stars! Top service, top price, fast shipping, very friendly contact - it does not get better!"
Verified buyer on eBay"Shipped very quickly and packed with care. On top of that a great price and even some goodies. Outstanding seller!"
Verified buyer on eBay“Great goods, extremely fast dispatch, friendly contact - it doesn't get better than this, and thank you for the extra gift :)” (translated from German)
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1,300+ reviews · 5/5 stars on eBay · 5.0 ★ on Google
A real hobbyist, not an anonymous marketplace
Hi, I'm Mathieu. I have been selling historical tabletop since 2025, on eBay with 5/5 stars, over 1,300 reviews and more than 3,000 items sold, plus my own shop and a specialist store in Essen. I play myself, build terrain and paint miniatures, and I know exactly how frustrating getting started can be. That is why you get a hand-picked range from me, honest advice and clear terms.
- Mathieu
Historical tabletop wargaming, from the Ancients to the Cold War
At Mathieu's Taverne you will find everything for the historical and alternate-history tabletop hobby: Bolt Action, Konflikt '47, SAGA, Black Powder and more game systems. Starter sets, whole armies, single figures and rulebooks, sorted here by era and system.
Plus everything around it: paints and brushes from Vallejo and The Army Painter, terrain and battlefield building and dice, tape measures and storage. Everything original and sealed, hand-picked by a specialist retailer. Free shipping from 39 € order value, below that 3.95 € within Germany, plus 3 % volume discount from 60 € of eligible items and 6 % from 120 €. Applied automatically in your cart. For questions about scale, rules or getting started I advise you personally. Over 15 brands are here under one roof. Looking for a gift? With a Gift card you cannot go wrong.
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