Where commanders drop in
Your specialist shop for historical & alternate-history tabletop wargaming - miniatures, rulebooks, paints and terrain from Ancients to the Cold War. Handpicked, with real hobby advice and free shipping within Germany.
Free DHL shipping (DE)
Bulk discount: -5 € per extra item
100 % genuine products
Advice from a fellow hobbyist
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Übersicht
All game systems - Ancients to Cold War
Bolt ActionWWII
Konflikt '47Alternate history 1947
Achtung Panzer!WWII
Blood Red SkiesWWII · air
Victory at SeaWWII · sea
Cruel SeasWWII · sea
Chain of CommandWWII
Flames of WarWWII · Cold War
Great WarWWI
Dead Man's HandWild West
Black PowderNapoleonic & Colonial
Black SeasNapoleonic · sea
Sharp PracticeNapoleonic
Sharpe's RiflesNapoleonic
Pike & ShotteEarly Modern
SAGADark Ages & Medieval
PillageDark Ages
The Barons' WarMedieval
Lion RampantMedieval
Hail CaesarAncients
Clash of SpearsAncients
Epic BattlesMass battles
Over 20 systems across military history. Not sure about scale?28 mm= finger-high single figures (the standard),15 mm= smaller, for big armoured battles - on land, at sea and in the air. Pick yours.
New to the hobby?
To the gaming table in three steps
Choose a starter set
A starter set brings everything you need to begin - Bolt Action, Konflikt '47, SAGA & co. That gives you a playable force straight away.
Zu den Starter-SetsPaints & brushes too
With the right paint set and the right brushes, grey plastic becomes your own army.
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Unsure about scale, rules or where to start? I play myself - message me and I will help you personally.
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A person, not a marketplace
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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New arrivals
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New & pre-orders
My specialities
What I specialise in
Bolt Action and Konflikt '47 - here I know every unit and can advise you in the most depth. You will find the complete range of all systems further up.
Focus · WWII
Bolt Action
The most-played historical WWII tabletop game - over 850 items, every nation and front, from the starter army to the single figure.
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Alternate history · 1947
Konflikt '47
Walkers, mutants and experimental tech against historical armies - my speciality, from the starter army to the pre-order.
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Terrain & battlefield
From bunker to tree
Buildings, ruins, woods and scatter - terrain that gives cover, breaks lines of sight and gives an empty table real character.
Not sure about scale?28 mm= standard size for individual figures,15 mm= for big battles.
Manufacturer
Alle Marken Brands you trust
Brand: Warlord Games
Battlefront Miniatures
Brand: Rubicon Models UK Ltd
Brand: Airfix
Brand: Heller
Brand: Sarissa
Brand: Victrix
Brand: Vallejo
Brand: AK Interactive
Brand: The Army Painter
Brand: Gamemat
Brand: Wargames Atlantic
Brand: Skytrex
Brand: Micro Art Studio
Brand: Perry Miniatures
Brand: AMMO by MIG Jimenez
Brand: Safe & Sound
Brand: Great Escape Games
Brand: all rolled up
Brand: Fireforge Games
Brand: Hornby
Brand: Gamers Grass
Brand: Renedra
Brand: Milliput
Brand: Chessex
Brand: Revell
Brand: Conquest Games
Brand: Master Tools
Brand: Italeri
Service & contact
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 in stock, free shipping.
Safe & secureBuyer protection and secure payment.
Easy returns14-day right of withdrawal, no fuss.
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 8836940reviews
5/5 stars on eBay
Recommended 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 delivery time, good price, unbeatable shipping cost, a free gift and even a discount code on top. Absolutely premium!"
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Who's behind the bar
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 almost 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 always free shipping - instead of grey market and throwaway service.
- 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, Flames of War, SAGA, Black Powderand over twenty further game systems - from 28mm infantry through 15mm tank battles to naval engagements. Whether you are a beginner or an old hand: starter sets, whole armies, single figures and rulebooks, sorted here by era and system.
Plus everything around it:paints and brushesfrom Vallejo and The Army Painter,terrain and battlefield buildinganddice, tape measures and storage. Everything original and sealed, hand-picked by a specialist retailer. Shipping is always free, from the second item you automatically get a bulk discount (-5 € per further item, up to -100 €), and for questions about scale, rules or getting started I will advise you personally -over 30 brandsunder one roof. Looking for a gift? With aGift cardyou cannot go wrong.
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